FC Cincinnati Team News - Soccer

Obinna Nwobodo - On bench Saturday Nwobodo (leg) is among the substitutes for Saturday's meeting with Charlotte.

Impact Nwobodo hasn't played since April 11, so he's now expected to make a gradual return to action if he avoids any injury setbacks. He should be used as a central midfielder, in which case he'll be a potential source of passes and defensive stats but could commit some fouls as was the trend before his absence. He'll challenge Samuel Gidi and Gerardo Valenzuela for starting spots in the future.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - On bench to face Charlotte Robinson (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Charlotte.

Impact Robinson will be available if required as a substitute following his return to training earlier this week. The central man had previously started in each of his six matches played this year, recording 24 clearances and earning one clean sheet over that span. He's a strong candidate to take a spot in the back line from either Andrei Chirila or Nick Hagglund at some point.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ayoub Jabbari - Leg injury rules him out Jabbari is currently sidelined because of a leg issue, the MLS reported Friday.

Impact Jabbari is still working his way back into Cincinnati's lineup after being used as a substitute in the last six league games, and the leg injury sidelines him at least for one fixture. His direct fantasy impact has been limited given where he sits in the depth chart behind Kevin Denkey and Kenji Mboma Dem. No timeline has been provided for Jabbari's recovery.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evander and Cincinnati visit Charlotte FC

Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Charlotte FC after scoring three goals against the Chicago Fire

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Alvas Powell - Fully trains Tuesday Powell (leg) is back in training, according to Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press.

Impact Powell is back in the mix this week after he was forced off two weeks ago, as the defender is back in training with his teammates. This will likely lead to his return in the next week or two, a good sign for this club. He is more of a depth option in the defense, but with injuries plaguing the team to begin the season, his addition will only help.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Returns to training Nwobodo (leg) is back in training, according to Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press.

Impact Nwobodo had to miss the past few weeks with a leg injury but is looking to be an option for their next match, as he has returned to full training. His addition back to the team will be a good source of depth with his thre starts in six appearances, although the midfielder is still looking for his first goal contribution of the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Trains Tuesday Robinson (leg) is back in training, according to Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press.

Impact Robinson is trending towards being an option next contest as the defender has worked his way back into the group for training. This is major news for the club, as his return would secure their backline, as he is a regular starter. However, in his six starts this season, he has only featured in one clean sheet.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What We Learned: Diego Luna's World Cup claim, FC Cincinnati find solutions | MLSSoccer.com Matchday 11 is in the books.

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Evander - First MLS hat trick Evander scored three goals to go with six shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Evander stole the show with his first MLS hat trick to clinch the win, returning to scoring in open play for the first time this season with a first half brace before adding a stoppage time penalty to complete the treble.The Brazilian has hit strong form after a slow start to the season, registering 22 shots and creating 11 chances across his last four matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Draws stoppage time penalty in win Bucha had two clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Coming off two consecutive assists, Bucha helped his side once again by winning a stoppage time penalty that clinched the win. Across his last four games the midfielder has attempted four shots and created seven chances going forward while also contributing five tackles, two interceptions and four clearances defensively.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Solid defensively in return Miazga generated one tackle (zero won), three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Miazga made his return from the leg injury that had kept him out of the last three games, coming off the bench to help his side defensively after they were reduced to 10 men. The center back delivered a solid display in his 24 minute cameo, registering one tackle, two interceptions, three clearances and one block, with his side not conceding during those minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kenji Mboma Dem - Delivers first MLS assist Mboma Dem assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Mboma Dem set up Evander's second goal to claim his first MLS assist. Since his equalizing goal against Toronto the forward has been a consistent starter, featuring in the last four games as Kevin Denkey's partner in attack, during which he has taken six shots and created five chances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Makes eight saves in win Celentano had eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against Chicago Fire.

Impact Celentano conceded twice and made only two saves in the first half but proved decisive after his side were reduced to 10 men 11 minutes into the second, making six further saves all from inside the box to help clinch the win. He has now conceded 18 goals this campaign with 14 coming in away games where he is yet to keep a clean sheet. Saturday brings Charlotte next.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evander's first MLS hat trick paces wild FC Cincinnati win | MLSSoccer.com Evander hit a personal milestone on Saturday – and delivered FC Cincinnati their most dramatic win of the season in the process.

MAY 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Evander's hat trick, Roman Celentano's 8 saves help Cincinnati beat Fire 3-2

Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — scored three goals, his first career hat trick in MLS, and Roman Celentano had eight saves to help for FC Cincinnati beat th...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Kyle Smith - Receives red card in win Smith was shown a red card in the 56th minute of Saturday's 3-2 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Smith got sent off after making a foul, marking the end of a quiet outing for the defender. He's now set to miss the next match against Charlotte through suspension before becoming eligible again when his side hosts Inter Miami on May 13. With Nick Hagglund and Matt Miazga back from injuries, one of them should take Smith's place in the lineup during the suspension match.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - On bench Saturday Miazga (leg) is back on the bench for Saturday's matchup against Chicago Fire.

Impact Miazga has been cleared to see action after resuming training in late April following a three-game inactivity period. He should be in contention for a greater role in the future, challenging Nick Hagglund, Kyle Smith and Andrei Chirila in central defense. The 30-year-old racked up 13 clearances but failed to earn a clean sheet over his previous four league performances.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Hagglund - On bench against Chicago Hagglund (leg) is on the bench to face Chicago Fire on Saturday.

Impact Hagglund was sidelined for a couple of matches while he recovered from a minor injury. While he's now available, he may have to wait at least another week to return to the initial lineup, with Kyle Smith and Andrei Chirila starting in the meantime. Hagglund is leading the team with an average of 5.8 clearances per contest, so he could be a solid defensive option whenever he's back on the field.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Denkey and Cincinnati visit the Chicago Fire

Kevin Denkey leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after a two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Nick Hagglund - Trains with group Hagglund (leg) trained with the group Wednesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Hagglund is nearing a return to play in the next week or two, as the defender was able to train with the group midweek. This is good news after two games out, as it appears he and Matt Miazga (leg) are on a similar path, potentially gaining back both starting center-backs in the same week. He has started in seven of his eight appearances this season, so this is something to watch as the weekend approaches.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Trains with group Miazga (leg) is back in team training, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Miazga has been out for most of April and is closing in on his return, as the defender joined team training. His return to training early in the week is good, as it likely implies he will be an option for the weekend, facing Chicago on Saturday. He has only missed one start all season when an option, so this is a solid addition back to the team, likely to start if fit.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Chirila - Five clearances in win Chirila registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Chirila's five clearances led the Cincinnati backline Saturday as they recorded a clean sheet in a 2-0 home triumph over Kansas City. For good measure the central defender added one tackle (one won), one interception and one block each across his full 90 minuet shift. Chirila has made 13 clearances and scored once over his first three MLS appearances (two starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Provides assist in win Bucha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bucha's key first half assist Saturday helped lead Cincinnati to a 2-0 home win over New York Red Bulls. The midfielder played a box-to-box role across his 61-minute shift, contributing two tackles (two won) and two clearances to the defensive effort. Bucha has supplied two assists and one goal over five appearances (five starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Nets brace in victory Kevin Denkey scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kevin Denkey scored once from open play and once from the penalty spot Saturday to lead Cincinnati to a 2-0 home victory over Chicago. The forward also contributed one clearance to the clean sheet effort across his 79 minutes of play. Denkey has netted a brace in successive appearances (two starts) and has scored six total goals total over nine appearance (eight starts) to begin the campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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