ALEC KANN NEWS

Back available with Cincy Kann (hip) was on the bench for Thursday's 3-2 win over Monterrey in the Leagues Cup, confirming he is back available for Cincinnati.

Impact Kann had been dealing with hip issues but returned to the match squad for Thursday's Leagues Cup game against Monterrey, confirming he is back available for Cincy. That said, Kann has only been a backup goalkeeper and is expected to keep that role moving forward.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Kann (hip) is not on the injury report and could return against Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Kann looks to possibly be making a return Saturday after his long absence due to hip surgery, as he was left off a blank injury report. This is good news, as he has yet to appear on the team sheet this season due to the injury. He has mainly served as a backup and will liekly see a similar role now that he could be in for a return.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati takes on Austin in non-conference matchup

Cincinnati hosts Austin in non-conference action

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Denkey leads Cincinnati against New York City FC

Kevin Denkey leads Cincinnati into a matchup with New York City FC after scoring two goals against Sporting Kansas City

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Evander and Cincinnati host Sporting Kansas City

Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Cincinnati hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

Cincinnati and Atlanta United square off in a conference matchup

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Cincinnati visits Charlotte FC following shutout victory

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, Cincinnati faces Charlotte FC

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Receives questionable tag Kann (hip) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Union.

Impact Kann could be back Saturday despite being expected to miss a few more weeks due to his hip injury after seeing the questionable tag. However, he is the club's backup keeper and will likely continue in that role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Still in rehabilitation process Kann (hip) is still in his rehabilitation process following a long-term hip injury that required surgery. He is currently out, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Kann is continuing his recovery from a long-term hip injury, with no specific date set for his return. His absence will not lead to any changes, as he is expected to remain the backup goalkeeper once fully fit.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set for hip surgery Kann is set to undergo surgery on his hip and is set to miss the rest of the 2024 season, reports Pat Brennan of USA Today.

Impact Kann was only the second string keeper for Cincinnati, appearing in just three matches while allowing four goals on six saves. He is set to miss the rest of the season, upgrading Evan Louro to the second keeper, behind Roman Celentano.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Red Bulls Kann (arm) is out for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kann will have to bow out for the club's upcoming match, as he is dealing with an arm issue. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as he is only their backup keeper, having received a minimal three appearances this campaign.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs through 2025 Kann has agreed on an extra year contract extension, keeping him in Cincinnati until 2025.

Impact Kann has been the backup keeper to Roman Celentano since joining the side in 2022. He's recorded just 11 appearances over three seasons, making 30 saves while allowing 20 goals.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in win Kann had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Kann wasn't really tested and was doing well until the 72nd minute, when conceded Colorado's only goal in the game. The goalkeeper has no clean sheets after three starts, though. He will look for his first at Orlando on Saturday.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in win Kann registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Kann had a good outing and logged his season-high in saves after two starts. He has no clean sheets to his name over that span, though. He will now look for the first against Colorado on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Kann (hand) is on the bench to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Impact Kann is back with the team Saturday, returning to his spot on the bench after missing time due to a hand issue. He will now look to make the starting XI in the club's next contest, hoping to capitalize on his chance at playtime while regular starter Roman Celentano is out due to an ankle problem.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face New York Kann (hand) is available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday, Charlie Clifford of WLWT reports. Manager Pat Noonan said Kann "is available and ready" to play Saturday.

Impact Kann has yet to make the bench this season, but he's expected to step between the posts and claim the starting role until Roman Celentano (ankle) is ready to return. Kann made just one start during the 2023 MLS season, conceding two goals and making three saves in a 2-1 loss to the Red Bulls on Oct. 4. Evan Louro is another option to start.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training with gloves Kann (hand) began to catch balls with the gloves on the grass Tuesday, per FC Cincinnati writer Pat Brennan.

Impact Kann is making his first steps to recovery following his offseason procedure on his hand. He is still about a week or two away from returning, but will likely start on the bench behind Roman Celentano.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Kann (hand) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Kann is set to miss a second match in a row with the hand injury. This changes nothing in the starting XI as Roman Clentano remains the top option in the first team in all matches.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First start of season Kann allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kann drew his first start of the season, conceding twice in the first 17 minutes of the match. The keeper may get another start or two ahead of Roman Celentano with Cincinnati already wrapping up the MLS Supporter's Shield.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Kann (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Kann is the first choice backup, and isn't likely to see playing time barring an injury to Roman Clementano. Still his return does give more depth in net for the 2023 season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for opener Kann (leg) is in doubt against Houston Dynamo on Saturday.

Impact Kann began as a starter in 2022, however injuries saw him lose his starting goalkeeper role to end the season as a backup. He played in seven matches while generating 21 saves, 14 goals allowed and one clean sheet. Roman Celentano is will likely continue to be the starter for Cincinnati in 2023.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Kann kept one clean sheet and allowed 14 goals in seven MLS appearances this season.

Impact Kann started began the season as Cincinnati's starter in goal, but he missed a few months with a lower body injury he suffered in April and never won the starting job back from Roman Celentano even after returning to fitness.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unused in second straight Kann was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Kann missed a ton of time with an injury and then illness and it could've been expected he may need some time to strengthen but after sitting out two straight games he should be expected to return to starting XI very soon. In the mean time Roman Celentano could have another start if Kann needs one more game.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Kann will be available for selection in Wednesday's match against Vancouver after clearing health and safety protocols, according to Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Kann has missed 12 straight games and the last two have come as a result of some sort of illness, and he did start in the first seven matches of the season. He'll now compete with Roman Celentano, who's conceded seven goals in the last three matches, for the starting spot against the Whitecaps.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Kann is missing Sunday's clash against the Revolution as he's currently in the health and safety protocols, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports ahead of the game.

Impact Kann was back on the bench during the mid-week draw with NYCFC after missing more than two months with a lower body injury, but he is forced to miss out again Sunday due to illness. Kenneth Vermeer is the backup goalkeeper to Roman Celentano for the match.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE