BRIAN ANUNGA NEWS

Back for FCC Anunga has served a one match suspension and will be an option fo the clash with NYCFC on Saturday.

Impact Anunga has seen consistent starts since June 28, collecting 16 tackles in the last seven MLS games, assisting once in that span. He does have 16 starts in 23 appearances during his first season with Cincinnati, with 36 tackles and 14 interceptions.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Zaha and Kristijan Kahlina lead Charlotte to 1-0 victory over Cincinnati

Wilfried Zaha scored late in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina finished with seven saves as Charlotte FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 to run its win streak to five and complete a sea...

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Assists in win Anunga assisted on the winning goal in FC Cincinnati's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Anunga had four tackles in addition to his assist, helping the top team in the East get three points. The midfielder will have a role on both sides of the pitch again next Saturday against Inter Miami, a team which has conceded 34 goals but also scored 49 this season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Orellano, Celentano help Cincinnati edge Real Salt Lake 1-0 to take lead in Eastern Conference

Luca Orellano scored late in the second half and Roman Celentano turned away seven shots as FC Cincinnati snapped Real Salt Lake’s five-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory, grabb...

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Another start, adequate defense Anunga recorded five tackles (four won) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact During 2025's first half, Cincinnati logged 20 games. For half of Cincy's matchups, he recorded starts, his 10th Saturday at Orlando. During them, the central yet defensive-style midfielder logged 22 tackles (14 won), nine blocks, six interceptions and clearances.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Cincy move Anunga completed a transfer to Cincinnati for the 2025 MLS season. The deal also includes an option for 2026.

Impact Anunga started in 17 of his 30 appearances with Nashville during the 2024 MLS season, and the central midfielder will depart Music City after spending the last five years with the club. He'll add depth in midfield for Cincinnati, but he's not expected to play a significant role in most fantasy formats, largely serving as a depth option for his club in the middle of the park.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Straight red card Sunday Anunga had two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Portland Timbers. He was sent off with a straight red card in the 35th minute.

Impact Anunga was shown a straight red card as his day ended early Sunday. This was his first start since June 19 and just his third start in 12 matches, recording eight tackles, eight interceptions and two chances created in that span.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Toronto FC Anunga registered one tackle (one won) and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Anunga completed a dribble and also recorded two blocks, one tackle and one interception. He also gave away a penalty which was thankfully shot wide by Federico Bernardeschi in the 31st minute. In his last five appearances he has had fairly unremarkable performances and has only accumulated four tackles, one interception and one clearance.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues bench role Anunga registered one tackle (one won) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Anunga has yet to become a favorite to start, making all eight appearances off the bench. Within in that span, he has totaled just four tackles (three won).

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup option this season Anunga made 25 MLS appearances (10 starts) in midfield this season for Nashville SC.

Impact Anunga remains the fourth or fifth option in the midfield depth chart for Nashville, and the 26-year-old will just want to continue earning opportunities to play in 2023.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OWN GOAL: Brian Anunga, Orlando City SC - 93rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Makes three tackles in draw Anunga registerd two shots (one on target), three chances created, one inaccurate cross, three tackles (one won), two interceptions, one clearance and a yellow card in Wednesday's...

Impact Anunga had a good game in both sides of the ball, co-leading his side in chances created and tackles. The midfielder also received his first yellow card of the season, though. They will now visit Atlanta on Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Anunga scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created two chances made two interceptions and committed one foul in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Anunga had a great offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season in five appearances. The midfielder has missed most of the season so far due to an injury. In his last three appearances, he has registered two shots, two chances created, three interceptions and two tackles won. He will look to keep his spot in the starting XI Wednesday versus Columbus Crew.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar scores fastest hat trick in MLS history

Hany Mukhtar scored three goals within a six-minute span and Nashville beat the 10-man Chicago Fire 5-1

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

GOAL: Brian Anunga, Nashville SC - 62nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Toronto FC aims to stop 3-game slide with victory over Nashville SC

Toronto FC comes into a matchup with Nashville SC after losing three games in a row

JUNE 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Still out Anunga (quad) will miss Friday's match against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Anunga has played just 12 minutes all season and it remains unclear when he could return.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC visits New York after Mukhtar's 2-goals game

Nashville SC visits New York after Hany Mukhtar totaled two goals against Atlanta United FC

JUNE 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Out against Atlanta Anunga will miss Saturday's trip to Atlanta United due to left quad and knee injuries, according to the club's injury report.

Impact Anunga has played just once this season as a substitute and may not have much to contribute even if fully fit. He'll now get nearly three weeks to work on his rehabilitation before the June 18 trip to face the New York Red Bulls.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC take the field

Nashville SC and Atlanta United FC take the pitch

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Nashville SC hosts Austin FC in a non-conference matchup

Nashville SC hosts Austin FC in non-conference play

MAY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Nashville SC has first road game of season at Real Salt Lake

Nashville SC goes on the road for the first time this season against Real Salt Lake

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Nashville 3, Orlando City 2

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

FC Dallas 1, Nashville 0

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Chicago 1, Nashville 1

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press