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FC Cincinnati sign forward Corey Baird | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have added another significant free agent, announcing Thursday that forward Corey Baird has s...

JANUARY 11, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs in Cincinnati Baird has signed with Cincinnati on a two-year contract through 2025, the club announced.

Impact Baird's final season with Houston was his best, he added 14 goal contributions and was a consistent producer. He now steps into the Cincinnati attack with something to prove and some major upside with playing ahead of Luciano Acosta, especially with Brandon Vazquez leaving a gap in the starting XI.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career year in 2023 Baird scored nine times and added five assists in 39 appearances in 2023.

Impact Baird played a major role throughout 2023, including a new career-best 14 goal contributions. The forward hadn't quite got going in Houston, but his third season proved to be far-and-away his best. If Baird can continue this type of growth he could be an MVP candidate in 2024.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff win Baird scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout victory against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was g...

Impact Baird scored the opening goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 28th minute assisted by Hector Herrera. Baird did not take part in the penalty shootout, but his team won it and advanced to the conference semifinals where they will take on Sporting Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Corey Baird gives Houston the lead in must-win Match 3. | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores and assists versus Colorado Baird scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Baird assisted Amine Bassi in the eighth minute to double Houston's lead before scoring himself their fourth goal in the 41st. The forward now has eight goals and five assists in the season. He started in two of their last four games and will look to remain in the squad from now on.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Baird assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minu...

Impact Baird assisted Griffin Dorsey in the 44th minute to double Houston's lead before halftime. The forward now has four assists in the season, to go with seven goals. He also received his third yellow card so far.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outside of goal Baird scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 1-1 draw with St. Louis.

Impact Baird opened the scoring with a goal in the 42nd minute scoring with his lone shot of the match. Baird has been in excellent form of late with four goals in his past five matches despite taking just eight shots over the same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Columbus Baird scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Columbus Crew.

Impact Baird scored in his third consecutive match Wednesday off an unassisted, close-range strike in the 14th minute to give his side the 1-0 advantage. It came on one of his two shots (both on target), and they were all he needed to score his sixth goal of the season, all of which have come in his last 13 matches.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamo continue home dominance against Crew An early goal from Corey Baird and a late one from Aliyu Ibrahim helped Houston defeat Columbus 2-0 on Wednesday to extend the Dynamo’s home...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nets opener in victory Baird scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Baird scored a simple right footed goal assisted by Bradley Smith in the ninth minute. He has played really well in the last two games as he has scored twice and assisted once. He will hope to continue this run of form midweek against Columbus Crew. He was replaced by Griffin Dorsey in the 70th minute.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two goal contributions Baird scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Monday's 5-0 victory over Portland Timbers.

Impact Baird had an excellent 90 minutes of play in Sunday's match, contributing a goal and an assist in the win. The 27-year-old's goal contribution's against the Timbers were his first in almost a month but also brought his tally to seven on the year. The attacker has appeared in every match this season and has already topped his stats from last season but as of recently has struggled to make an impact on the pitch. His performance in Sunday's smashing of the Timbers hopefully was the right step forward and brings Baird back to his midseason form.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Baird scored once during Wednesday's 2-2 (5-4) win over Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup.

Impact Baird got on the scoresheet with a Leagues Cup goal during Wednesday's win. The winger has been solid in MLS and has kept that form going in Leagues Cup. Baird currently sits on three goals and two assists in 23 appearances in 2023.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Baird scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Baird scored the second goal of the match in the 5th minute assisted by Nelson Quinones. He took three shots, completed three dribbles and made three interceptions. He has now scored twice in the last three games. He averages over one shot per game in 18 appearances (15 starts) this season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Baird scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Baird came into the game after Nelson Quinones got injured, and he only needed a few minutes to find the back of the net after a mistake on the defensive end. The former Real Salt Lake forward has two goals across 16 matches, and both have come over his last three outings.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens 2023 account Baird scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 6-2 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Baird finally opened his account in 2023 with a finish past Yohei Takoaka that proved to be little more than a consolation goal. Through 14 appearances (13 starts) Baird sits on one goal and two assists, a similar pace to his disappointing return in 2022.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Baird took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Baird has taken four shots and assisted two goals from six chances created across his last four MLS appearances, and he's lined up at center forward in five of Houston's nine matches this season ahead of Designated Player Sebastian Ferreira.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist in three games Baird assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Baird played well in an attacking midfield role on Saturday. His assist was an intelligent knock-down for Daniel Steres to fire home. It was Baird's second assist in three games but prior to that he has not been very effective this season. Hopefully he can continue his current form and productivity going forward. From eight appearances (all starts) he has delivered two assists and no goals.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as striker Baird assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Baird has his first assist of the 2023 MLS season. The Dynamo expect Baird's contribution to increase if he is to continue operating as their starting forward, which he was their last three games.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in rivalry win Baird took two shots and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Baird has started all three of Houston's matches this season, but his performance from the left wing against Austin on Saturday was his best thus far.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Los Angeles Baird assisted a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 3-1 Decision Day defeat against the Galaxy.

Impact Baird's eighth-minute cross found the head of Sebastian Ferreira to open the scoring on Sunday, and Baird finishes his first full season in Houston with two goals and four assists in 23 MLS appearances (17 starts), mostly on the right wing.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against LAFC Baird scored a goal and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against LAFC.

Impact Baird slotted home from a delicious Adalberto Carrasquilla lobbed pass on Sunday for his second goal of the season, adding to his brace of assists performance against New England in mid-week. He has started seven MLS matches in a row for the Dynamo, mostly on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Logs two assists Baird logged two assists during a 3-1 win against the Revolution on Tuesday.

Impact Baird logged an assist to a goal by both Darwin Quintero and Fafa Picault. The 26-year-old has three goal contributions (one goal and two assists) across his last four games played as a right attacking midfielder.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Baird (knock) is on the bench for Saturday's derby against Dallas.

Impact Baird is on the bench Saturday after missing a match with the Fire with a knock. The forward is replaced by Memo Rodriguez once more in the starting XI but could get the chance to test his fitness off the bench.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE