SERGIO SANTOS NEWS

Dealing with injury Santos is dealing with a muscular injury and is set to miss the rest of the Leagues Cup tournament, Laurel Pfahler reports.

Impact Cincinnati's head coach Pat Noonan is waiting for more images to determine the severity of the injury, but Santos is expected to miss the remainder of the Leagues Cup campaign. The club expects the Brazilian forward to be back by the time Cincinnati resumes league play against Columbus on Aug. 20.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Sergio Santos created one chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to D.C. United.

Impact Sergio Santos made an appearance off the bench for the first time since May 28. He's only started three games thus far, but has managed to score four goals with an assist in 13 appearances thus far.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Santos (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with D.C.

Impact Santos returns to the bench after recovering from a hamstring injury. The forward wasn't deemed fully fit but could play a rotational role off the bench.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Santos (hamstring) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Thursday and will be available to face D.C. United this weekend, the Queen City Press' Laurel Pfahler reported Th...

Impact Santos has been out for the better part of six weeks as he's missed six of Cincinnati's last seven league games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in early May, but he's expected to be able to return and face D.C. United on Saturday. He could plug straight into the XI up front as Brandon Vazquez is away at the Gold Cup.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Santos (hamstring) was doing individual work in training with Cincinnati on Monday, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reports, and he's expected to be available for selection in the m...

Impact Santos has missed five of his side's last six league games with a hamstring injury he's been dealing with since mid-May, but he might be able to return to the squad and be available to face Toronto on Wednesday. With Brandon Vazquez away at the Gold Cup and Brenner leaving the club, Santos will be competing with Dominique Badji and Arquimides Ordonez for starts up front once he returns to fitness.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss multiple weeks Santos (hamstring) "is going to be out, probably a couple weeks," Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press Thursday.

Impact Santos has already missed three of his side's last four league games due to injuries, and he seems doubtful for the upcoming matches against Chicago and Vancouver now as well.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up hamstring injury Santos (hamstring) is in doubt for Wednesday's match against New York City F.C, reports Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos could be a late fitness test Wednesday as he deals with a hamstring injury. If he is available, the forward could start on the bench with Dominique Badji expected to start at forward alongside Brandon Vazquez for the injured Brenner (ankle).

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Colorado Santos is available off the bench for Saturday's match against the Colorado Rapids.

Impact Santos is back with the squad after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury. He's made four starts in his previous four appearances, totaling two goal and one assist in that span.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Santos (undisclosed) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Thursday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports ahead of the Colorado clash this weekend.

Impact Santos is trending towards being available in Cincinnati's squad against the Rapids Saturday after missing his side's previous two games due to injury. Dominique Badji has been starting alongside Brandon Vazquez up front while Santos and Brenner (ankle) have been sidelined.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Santos (undisclosed) was doing individual work in training with FC Cincinnati on Monday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Santos has missed his side's last two games with an injury, and his status is uncertain for this week's clashes against New York and Colorado in the U.S. Open Cup and MLS, respectively.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for derby Santos (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's victory against CF Montreal and will be questionable to face the Crew this weekend, Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan told Enquirer Sports' Pat...

Impact Santos had started FCC's last four league games prior to this week in absence of Brenner (foot) up front, but he missed out against Montreal and was replaced by Dominique Badji.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against D.C. Santos took two shots and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Santos has taken 10 shots (five on target) and posted two goals and one assist across his last four MLS games (all starts) up front. He seems ready to take over from Brenner (foot) as a full-time starter once the Brazilian striker leaves for Italy in July.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist vs. Portland Santos scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Timbers. He took four shots (three on target) and created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Santos was excellent up front in Brenner's absence on Saturday, heading in an Alvaro Barreal cross to open the scoring and then laying on another for Brandon Vazquez. Across three MLS starts this season, Santos has racked up three goals and an assist from 10 shots (five on target) and three chances created, and he's an excellent backup option to have behind Vazquez and Brenner in Cincinnati.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos leads FC Cincinnati past Timbers Sergio Santos scored in the first half, then assisted on Brandon Vazquez’s goal in the 58th minute, and FC Cincinnati remained undefeated at...

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores goal against St. Louis Santos took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Santos made his second start of the season on Saturday and he scored his third goal for Cincinnati, this one a mere consolation as his side was routed by St. Louis. He should return to the bench once Luciano Acosta (shoulder) and Brenner (not injury related) are back in the squad.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net in Fire draw Santos scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Santos paced his squad in shots on goal, and his efforts were rewarded during the 84th minute with Cincy's key second goal of the match. The score was assisted by Luciano Acosta.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute appearance Saturday Santos registered three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Santos was aggressive across his 21 minutes Sunday. When the Cincinnati team hosts Seattle next Saturday, there is a chance he could be part of Cincy's starting XI again. Santos logged one goal on three shots across 62 minutes during his game started Feb. 26.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Santos (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Santos picked up a knock after scoring in the opening match and is now back on the bench. The forward avoided any sort of major issue and was able to train throughout the week.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Santos (undisclosed) is not listed in Cincinnati's injury report for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Santos appeared to pick up a knock after he had opened the scoring in last weekend's season-opening win over the Dyanmo, but he's not carrying an injury designation into the Orlando match and should be an option to feature in the game, even if Brenner is likely to replace him in the starting lineup.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Santos was injured and subbed out in the 62nd minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory over Houston. He scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Santos logged the first goal of FC Cincinnati's 2023 season before suffering an undisclosed injury that limited him to playing less than 75 percent of his latest appearance Sunday. Currently, Santos' next opportunity to play is at Orlando City SC on March 4.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Cincinnati Santos has signed a two-year contract extension with FC Cincinnati with the option to further extend through the 2025 and 2026 campaigns, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Santos made 10 appearances off the bench and tallied one assist since moving from Philadelphia in the summer, despite a leg injury sidelining him for more than a month early on. The 28-year-old is the backup option to Brandon Vazquez and Brenner in FCC's front-two at the moment, but he could move into the starting lineup if either were to move on from the club in the near future.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati re-sign Sergio Santos to long-term deal FC Cincinnati have re-signed forward Sergio Santos to a contract through the 2024 season, with club options for 2025 and 2026. The Brazilian...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

FC Cincinnati re-sign Sergio Santos to long-term deal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed FC Cincinnati have re-signed forward Sergio Santos to a contract through the 2024 season, with club optio...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gazdag and the Philadelphia Union host Cincinnati

Daniel Gazdag leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Cincinnati after a three-goal outing against Toronto

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists as substitute Santos had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Brandon Vazquez for the game winning goal in the 86th. The assist was the fourth of the season, but his first with Cincinnati as he picked a great time to get it, helping his team advance in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE