OLIVIER MBAIZO NEWS

Provides assist against FC Cincinnati Mbaizo provided an assist in a 2-0 win against FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

Impact Mbaizo had a decent outing for the hosts. The 24-year-old provided an assist for the team's first goal in the match. Other than that, Mbaizo also made three interceptions.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia beats Cincinnati 2-0, moves into 2nd in East

Daniel Gazdag and Paxten Aaronson scored and the Philadelphia Union beat Cincinnati 2-0 on Sunday night to move into a second-place tie in the Eastern Conference

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Olivier Mbaizo, Philadelphia Union - 11th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Called up to national team Mbaizo has been called up to the Cameroon National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 8 and 11.

Impact Mbaizo has started three of the Union's four MLS matches since the September window, but he will now miss next weekend's clash against Cincinnati while he's with the national team again. He could return to Philadelphia in time for the Montreal game on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Away on international duty Mbaizo is away on international duty with Cameroon and will miss Friday's match against New England.

Impact Mbaizo will fortunately only miss one match for Philly, mainly because they get a two-week break between games. With Alvas Powell also away, the Union have some questions to answer at right-back against the Revs.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses in draw Mbaizo sent in seven crosses (three accurate), created two chances, made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Montreal.

Impact Mbaizo registered the second-most crosses and chances created for his side. But that wasn't enough to earn three points at home and they settled for the draw. The right-back also picked up his sixth yellow card, something to keep in mind when they visit DC United on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Mbaizo is expected to return during Saturday's match against Montreal, according to Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia.

Impact Mbaizo missed Wednesday's win over NYCFC due to yellow card suspension and also dealt with losing a tooth during a Concacaf Champions League game, but the tooth was fortunately fake. He's recorded 90 crosses in 19 appearances this season and can be expected to start on the right flank if available.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union, Olivier Mbaizo agree to multi-year contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Philadelphia Union and right back Olivier Mbaizo have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends contract with Philadelphia Mbaizo has signed a new, multiyear contract with the Union, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Mbaizo has started 18 of his side's 19 MLS matches this season, and the 24-year-old right back has really grown into his role. He is now set to continue doing so for the next few years, though he is still suspended for Wednesday's match against NYCFC.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes on Philadelphia after Castellanos' 2-goals game

New York City FC faces Philadelphia after Valentin Castellanos registered two goals against Inter Miami CF

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Has tooth knocked out Mbaizo (suspended) lost tooth due to a swinging elbow from an opponent during Thursday's Champions League match against Club America, according to Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia.

Impact Mbaizo may have also picked up a head injury during this game, so he may not be ready when his suspension ends Aug. 21 against CF Montreal. For now, Alvas Powell has another chance to enter the starting lineup at right-back while Mbaizo is out.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another yellow card Mbaizo picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's loss against the Revs and is suspended for the Aug. 18 match against NYC FC.

Impact Mbaizo has started all but one match this season, so he'll need to be replaced on the right flank. Alvas Powell could be back for that match and if not, someone else may be asked to enter the starting XI despite his other two starts coming at left-back.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends six crosses in shutout win Mbaizo had a clean sheet, one shot (off target), six crosses (one accurate), three tackles (none won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Mbaizo finally held his first clean sheet in eight matches since June and has now racked up five shutouts this campaign. The full-back though has been very active offensively despite the porous defensive displays of his team and has two assists on 10 chances created and 34 crosses over his past six outings alone.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses bail out subpar performance Mbaizo sent seven crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (none won) and received one yellow card in the 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Sunday.

Impact Mbaizo has dropped defensive form over the past two appearances now and he is only being saved by his offensive capabilities. Luckily for him, he has also collected his first two assists of the season over the past four matches. Mbaizo typically is known for his two-way game and he will need to start helping out more defensively to get Philadelphia back on the path to success.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Mbaizo provided one assist from one chance created on six crosses (one accurate) during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Orlando City.

Impact Mbaizo has logged two assists over his last three matches and provided 23 crosses over his last four matches. By finally adding some goal contributions to his stats, Mbaizo becomes even more valuable as a two-way threat. He'll next travel to Inter Miami, which are tied for the ninth-fewest crosses conceded to defenders.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michel, Perea help Orlando City beat Union 2-1

Benji Michel opened the scoring in the 10th minute, 20-year-old Andrés Perea added a goal and Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists in draw Mbaizo assisted one goal from three chances created, sent in four crosses (two accurate), made three interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1...

Impact Mbaizo assisted Sergio Santos' late equalizer to help them avoid the road loss, his first assist in the season. The right-back led his side in chances created, but also picked up his second yellow card. They will now host DC United on Jul 17.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union ties Red Bulls on Sergio Santos' 85th-minute header

Sergio Santos headed in a goal in the 85th minute and the 10-man Philadelphia Union tied the New York Red Bulls 1-1 on Thursday night

JULY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Sends in five crosses in win Mbaizo had five crosses and a clearance before being subbed off because of cramping in the final minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win against Columbus.

Impact Mbaizo was up and down the pitch Wednesday and needed to be removed late with a bit of cramping, and it also helped Columbus secure the 1-0 win. He's started every match for Philly this season and unless he's unable to start again on a short week, he should be in the XI Saturday.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE