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'Excited'—Evander Embraces Neymar, FC Cincinnati Rumors in Return to Form FC Cincinnati have gotten off to a slow start to the 2026 MLS season.

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Bryan Ramirez - Set for suspension Ramirez recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Ramirez will miss his first match of the season as he is set for a one match ban. He's started all eight games for Cincinnati, assisting once while making 17 tackles, 16 clearances and 13 interceptions. In his absence, Kenji Mboma Dem is set to take his place in the midfield for Cincinnati.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Back from suspension Denkey has served a one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to NYCFC on Wednesday.

Impact Denkey is stilling looking to get back to his scoring ways, only recording two goals in the opening seven MLS appearances. He ended 2025 with 16 goals, not starting off his sophomore season in the league to a great start.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Barlow - Scores goal against Chicago Barlow scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 11th mi...

Impact Barlow capitalized on an easy chance as he found himself alone in the six-yard box to tap a ball that the goalkeeper couldn't hold onto in the 42nd minute of the game. The goal against his former team was Barlow's first direct contribution since his move to the starting lineup for the last three matches. He has been used as part of a two-man front line, which could remain the case if he continues to produce near the opposition goal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Converts penalty in draw Evander scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), 14 crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Evander made his presence felt in both open play and set pieces, with his 79th-minute penalty goal pulling his team closer to an eventual draw in the weekend's clash. The No. 10 also registered his most shots, crosses and chances created in seven league matches this season. While the goal was his first of the year, he has been heavily involved in attacking duties lately and should continue to play an essential role going forward, with his playmaking talent setting him apart from most of the squad.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ender Echenique - Offensive effort versus Fire Echenique generated three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Echenique tied his season-high mark in shots and posted his most chances created over the last four league games, but it was not enough for him to achieve a goal contribution during the draw. He has established himself as the squad's top wing-back option on the right flank throughout the initial stages of the campaign. Over his eight appearances in that period, he has scored one goal and provided two assists.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Makes four tackles in draw Robinson registered one shot (one on goal), four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Robinson generated a variety of defensive actions while leading his team in tackles and blocks during his return from a groin injury. The defender, who missed two MLS games due to the issue, regained a spot in Cincinnati's usual back three, with his inclusion providing immediate cover for the loss of Matt Miazga (leg). After recording 64 minutes on the field Saturday, Robinson will push for increased involvement if he stays fit for the rest of the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Allows three goals versus Chicago Celentano recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Celentano stopped a few distant shots but struggled to deny Hugo Cuypers' strikes Saturday. The goalkeeper remains a consistent source of saves, tallying at least three in each of his six games played during the 2026 MLS campaign, but he hasn't kept his goal unbeaten since the first of those outings on Feb. 21. His next chance to get back on track will come in a midweek visit to New York City FC, who have scored 15 goals across eight games this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire: Evander leads hosts' stirring fightback FC Cincinnati and the Chicago Fire shared six goals equally in MLS, as the visitors lost ground at the top of the Eastern Conference.

1 DAY AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Evander to the rescue: FC Cincinnati's star man delivers in draw | MLSSoccer.com Evander is off the mark for FC Cincinnati in 2026.

1 DAY AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire FC | Full Match Highlights | GREAT FIGHT BACK!!

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Barlow, Evander score goals for Cincinnati in 3-3 tie with Fire

Tom Barlow and Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — each scored a goal for FC Cincinnati in a 3-3 tie with the Chicago Fire

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Miles Robinson - Starting Saturday Robinson (groin) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's meeting with Chicago Fire.

Impact Robinson avoided a longer absence after being unavailable in the previous two MLS matches with a physical issue. The defender's return will cover the spot of Matt Miazga, who is now dealing with a leg injury. While Robinson could be valuable for some clearances in most fixtures, he might continue to struggle to earn clean sheets as part of a weak defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Out with leg injury Nwobodo has sustained a leg injury that will prevent him from playing for an undisclosed period, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Nwobodo's absence is a blow to the team's midfield, given his occasional passing and defensive contribution in prior performances. With Nwobodo out, Samuel Gidi and Pavel Bucha are expected to retain their places in the starting squad. Nwobodo's leg injury is the latest in a series of setbacks for the player, who had struggled to find consistency over the 2025 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Trains, available again Robinson (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Carter Chapley of the Cincinnati Beat Writers team.

Impact Robinson had missed the past two games but is now finally set to make a return to play, as the defender has not only been training but has already been deemed available. The defender is a regular starter, so he is likely to return to that role almost immediately, notching one clean sheet in his five appearances so far this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire: Everything to know for Walmart Saturday Showdown | MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC head to FC Cincinnati seeking a fourth straight win during Matchday 8's Walmart Saturday Showdown.

5 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gilberto Flores - Records own goal in draw Flores recorded an own goal, four tackles (two won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Flores crucially fluffed a clearance Saturday to record an own goal in Cincinnati's 1-1 draw at Toronto. Despite the error, the central defender led the team with four tackles (two won) and recorded seven clearances. Gilberto's inclusion in Saturday's starting XI marked his first appearance following three successive fixtures as an unused substitute.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoub Jabbari - Key assist in draw Jabbari assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Jabbari's weighted through ball assisted Cincinnati's second half stoppage time goal Saturday as they earned a 1-1 draw at Toronto. The assist was the forward's first career MLS assist. After making eight appearances (one start) in 2025, Jabbari has made seven appearances (four starts) across Cincinnati's first seven fixtures in 2026.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kenji Mboma Dem - Dramatic first MLS goal Mboma Dem scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Mboma Dem leveled the fixture Saturday with a first time finish late into second-half stoppage time to help lift Cincinnati to a 1-1 draw at Toronto. The goal marked the forward's first career MLS goal. Mboma Dem has made four appearances (zero starts) across Cincinnati's first seven league fixtures, matching his total number of appearances in all of 2025.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Bitten by own goal draw Celentano recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Celentano made three saves and conceded one own goal Saturday as Cincinnati played to a 1-1 stalemate at Toronto. The appearance was the veteran keeper's first following a two-match absence due to a leg injury. Expect Celentano between the sticks Saturday when Cincinnati hosts Chicago.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian George Fletcher - With group fully Fletcher (knee) was back in group training for Cincinnati, reports FC Cincinnati Staff Writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Fletcher continues to make steady progress in training as he can see a return as soon as this week. Given his long absence, the forward is not expected to receive many minutes, having very limited MLS experience despite playing in the league since 2022.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Picks up leg injury Miazga was subbed off due to injury in the 62nd minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC due to a leg discomfort, reports James Weber of Enquirer.

Impact Miazga felt discomfort in his leg, forcing him off against Toronto. This may be related to the same leg injury that saw him miss six months of action, leaving him questionable to return for the Chicago game on Saturday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Suspension served Powell has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match against Chicago on Saturday

Impact Powell remains a depth option in the defense with just one start in the five games played for Cincy. He's ranked up a total of 105 minutes played, collecting an assist with six clearances, five tackles and two chances created.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kenji Mboma Dem rallies short-handed Cincinnati to 1-1 draw with Toronto

Kenji Mboma Dem scored a short-handed goal two minutes into second-half stoppage time and FC Cincinnati earned a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Kevin Denkey - Sent off in draw Denkey was shown a red card during the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto.

Impact Denkey received two avoidable bookings within a few minutes of each other in the second half, leaving his team with 10 men for the remainder of the match. This event forces the striker to sit out the upcoming fixture versus Chicago Fire, so an unusual option such as Ayoub Jabbari will have to be added to the front line. After that, Denkey will continue to look for his third goal of the year in an April 22 visit to New York City FC.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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