YUYA KUBO NEWS

Questionable to return Kubo (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Kubo did not play Wednesday with a hamstring injury and could see another match on the sidelines. With Brandan Vazquez training with the team again following the USMNT exit from the Gold Cup, he could see the start at forward, with Arquimides Ordonez also an option to start.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On injured list Kubo (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's match versus the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kubo has started the last six matches with Brandon Vasquez still out at the Gold Cup with the USMNT. If he is deemed not fit to play Wednesday, then Arquimides Ordonez could get the start with Dominique Badji (quad) ruled out. He has yet to score while totaling two assists in 14 appearances so far.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Kubo assisted once to go with six shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus New England Revolution.

Impact Kubo assisted once, setting a new career-high for assists in his fifth start of the season. The midfielder has put together a strong run of form in a new role leading the attack, with seven shots and three chances created in two matches. Kubo has also found a new creative outlet, with two goal contributions putting him on pace for a new career-high.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Kubo (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Kubo is in the starting XI after recovering from an illness. Kubo is leading the attacking Saturday, as expected, after returning to training earlier in the week.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kubo (illness) was back training with his Cincinnati teammates on Tuesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Kubo missed last weekend's loss to D.C. United with an illness, but he's back with the team and should return to the squad for Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Kubo is on the bench for Saturday's match versus the Colorado Rapids

Impact Kubo had picked up an injury during Tuesday's cup match, but is back and available off the bench. He will continue his bench role for the team, making seven appearances as a sub with an assist this season.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury designation Kubo (undisclosed) carries no injury designation on the Cincinnati injury report for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact Kubo picked up a knock during a US Open Cup clash with New York Red Bulls, but wasn't added to the injury report. The midfielder has yet to get an MLS start in 2023 and will likely remain a depth option despite avoiding an injury.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury in cup match Kubo scored and was forced to sub off with an undisclosed injury in the 64th minute during Tuesday's 1-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. FC Cincinnati advanced on penalty kicks.

Impact Kubo has yet to make a league start, making seven appearances off the bench with just one assist. He will be in doubt for Saturday's trip to the Colorado Rapids. The midfielder's already missed six games with a knee injury.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winning goal versus Crew Kubo assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win against Columbus Crew.

Impact Kubo assisted the winning goal Saturday as he found Junior Moreno in the 67th minute to take the 3-2 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with one won tackle in his 24 minutes off the bench.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in cup match Kubo came off the bench and played five minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Louisville City during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Kubo only subbed on at the 90th minute Wednesday after missing the last six matches with a knee injury. He will likely continue to be Junior Moreno's backup, making just three appearances as a sub in league play thus far.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Kubo (knee) has returned to team training with Cincinnati and is expected to be available for Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup clash against Louisville City, Enquirer Sports' Pat Brennan...

Impact Kubo has missed his side's last six MLS games with a knee injury he suffered in mid-March, but he's expected to be able to return to the squad this week. Even when fit, he will be a backup option to Obinna Nwobodo and Junior Moreno in midfield.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Kubo (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia, according to the Cincinnati injury report.

Impact Kubo trained individually earlier in the week but is still comfortably ruled out for Saturday's match. The midfielder's next chance to return is an April 15 trip to St. Louis though any return would have to be preceded by some sort of return to team training.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Kubo (knee) was doing individual work during Cincinnati's training session on Tuesday, according to Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports.

Impact Kubo has missed his side's last three games since picking up a knee injury in mid-March, but he's making progress with his recovery. Even when fit, he is mostly a backup option behind Obinna Nwobodo (hamstring), Junior Moreno and Marco Angulo in midfield.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running Kubo (leg) was able to run on his own during training with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Kubo has missed his side's last two games with a knee injury, and while he's making progress with his recovery, he still likely needs at least another week before he can return to availability.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Kubo (leg) will not be available for selection for Saturday's match against Chicago Fire, per FC Cincinnati's injury report.

Impact Kubo made three appearances off the bench so far, but will miss Saturday's match with a leg issue. Looks to be that the midfielder will keep his bench role for another season, unless he can compete for a starting spot over Obinna Nwobodo and Junior Moreno.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Kubo tallied a goal and an assist in 28 MLS appearances (14 starts) this season for FC Cincinnati, but eight of those starts all came before the end of April.

Impact Kubo was relegated to the role of impact substitute this season as the new arrivals Junior Moreno and Obinna Nwobodo took over as the starters in midfield. But the 28-year-old is still capable of getting regular minutes off the bench heading into 2023.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner's hat trick leads Cincinnati past Earthquakes 6-0

Brenner scored a hat trick and Roman Celentano stopped five shots as Cincinnati defeated the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, 6-0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates | Yuya Kubo makes 'Hell is Real' start for FC Cincinnati against Columbus Crew Yuya Kubo started in midfield for FC Cincinnati in place of Obinna Nwobodo.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Fills in stat sheet in draw Kubo had one shot (off target), six chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Kubo delivered a terrific performance and was all over the place filling up his stat sheets for arguably his most productive game of the season. He's seen an increase in his numbers of late and seems to be getting finally at his top form after recently recovering from an injury.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shotless in loss Kubo logged two inaccurate crosses during 55 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Kubo has started in three of the last four matches but taken just one shot in that time. He had a couple of good chances to make an impact, but it seems like he's still struggling to find his rhythm after getting inconsistent minutes in May and June. Up next is a visit from Nashville, which have conceded 27 goals in their first 21 matches.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kubo (illness) is back in training with FC Cincinnati, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reported Tuesday.

Impact Kubo missed last weekend's draw with Philadelphia while in the league's health and safety protocols, but he has recovered and should be available for selection Friday against Orlando City. He was also dealing with a foot injury for much of May, but he should return to the starting lineup in midfield once he's back to full fitness.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In health and safety protocols Kubo has entered the league's health and safety protocols, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reported Wednesday.

Impact Kubo made two bench appearances before the June international break after recovering from a foot injury that had kept him out for four MLS games, but he has now contracted an illness that has placed him in the health and safety protocols. There is a chance he'll be cleared by Saturday's clash against the Union, but if not then he'll want to return for the Orlando City game on June 24.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Kubo (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's match against New England.

Impact Kubo returns to the side Saturday after missing the last four matches with a foot injury. It's likely he'll get some minutes against the Revs and then be an option to start next weekend. In eight starts this season, all in the midfield, he has eight shots and nine chances created.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kubo (foot) was back in full training with FC Cincinnati this week, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reports.

Impact Kubo has missed Cincinnati's last four games with a foot injury, but he has rejoined the squad and should be available for Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati faces Minnesota United on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, Cincinnati visits Minnesota United

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS