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2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Bryan Ramirez - Five crosses in loss Ramirez registered five crosses (three accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Ramirez came off the bench in his second straight match, replacing Ender Echenique in the 64th minute. He was able to make an impact despite his more limited role as he recorded five crosses for the fifth time this season and tied a season high with three accurate crosses. He was unable to help his side find an equalizer, but it was still a solid bench appearance for him.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Assists in Saturday's loss Evander assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Evander, who went into the World Cup break on excellent form, has continued to play very well on the other side. He assisted his side's lone goal Saturday, bringing him up to three goal contributions in his two games since the MLS came back. He also created five chances for the fourth time this season and still took four shots in his third consecutive match. The star midfielder now has 18 goal contributions this season, 17 of which have come in his last 10 matches.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Scores again Saturday Denkey scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Denkey opened up the scoring in Saturday's rivalry match, a strike in the 9th minute assisted by Evander. It marked his 11th goal of the season, nine of which have come in his last nine matches. He put multiple shots on target in his third consecutive match too, proving his excellent goal-scoring run is not just a fluke. He'll look to keep the hot streak going Saturday versus San Jose.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Concedes twice Saturday Celentano had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Celentano conceded a pair of goals Saturday, both of which came shortly before halftime. Jamal Thiare scored a close-range header in the 41st minute, then Daniel Gazdag converted a penalty just before the halftime whistle. Celentano also made four saves in the rivalry loss. He'll look to bounce back Saturday versus San Jose, a side which has scored 35 goals through 17 matches this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Headed for suspension Miazga will serve a one match suspension and will miss the clash with San Jose on Saturday.

Impact Miazga is set for a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He had started the last six MLS matches and seven since his return from injury, assisting once with 42 clearances with eight blocks in that span. Kyle Smith is expected to get the start in his place against San Jose.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kristian George Fletcher - Appears for Cincy 2 Fletcher (knee) played the entire second half for Cincinnati 2 in the MLS Next Pro League on July 17.

Impact Fletcher is close to making his senior return, already logging minutes with the reserves. After missing the second half of 2025 and all of 2026 due to his ACL injury, he now appears just a week or two away from a long-awaited comeback to the pitch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • COLUMBUSCREW.COM

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4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Dániel Gazdag's first-half PK the difference as Columbus holds off Cincinnati 2-1

Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal on a first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte made it stand up as the Columbus Crew edged FC Cincinnati 2-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gerardo Valenzuela - Shown red card in loss Valenzuela received a straight red card in the final minutes of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Valenzuela was sent off for violent conduct in stoppage time after a poor outing in midfield. The resulting ban will force him to miss next weekend's encounter with San Jose, after which he could see action in Leagues Cup and return to league play on Aug. 15 at Orlando. While Valenzuela serves his suspension, Pavel Bucha could move back from the right flank to a central spot, with Brian Anunga also offering a backup option.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - On target again Kevin Denkey scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Denkey added Cincinnati's second goal in the 28th minute to make it back to back goals and four strikes across his last five games. The forward has now reached double figures in goals for the second consecutive season with the club, sitting on 10 across 15 appearances, and alongside Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem he remains one of the key attacking pillars the team is leaning on to compensate for their defensive struggles this season, with Denkey leading the way as their top scorer.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ender Echenique - Assists in XI return Echenique assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Echenique returned to the starting lineup after six games on the bench and was deployed in an unfamiliar left wing back role for the first time this season, in place of Bryan Ramirez. The player marked his return with an assist, his fifth of the season, but contributed little else in what was a quiet outing, registering only three clearances across the entire game defensively and offering minimal presence going forward beyond his goal involvement.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerardo Valenzuela - Ends drought with assist Valenzuela assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Valenzuela ended a six game run without a goal contribution by assisting Evander's third goal of the team, marking his first involvement in seven games. The midfielder is in the middle of an impressive run of seven consecutive starts but remains the least involved member of the attack despite the team's strong scoring numbers, having managed only four shots and six chances created across those outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Gidi - Records first goal contribution Gidi assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Gidi registered his first goal contribution of the season with the pass that set up Pavel Bucha's opener, also leading his side in interceptions with three on the night. The versatile Slovak, who has been utilized across both midfield and center back, has started all of the last 11 games and been a model of consistency throughout, contributing 10 tackles, 23 interceptions, 28 clearances and 11 blocks defensively, though his individual efforts have done little to mask the team's persistent defensive struggles.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Standout with first brace of season Bucha scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-3 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st m...

Impact Bucha was the standout performer of the night, opening the scoring and wrapping it up with Cincinnati's fourth goal to claim his first brace of the season and only the second of his MLS career. His recent deployment as a right wing back has unlocked a new level of output, with seven goal contributions across his last eight appearances including three goals and four assists, and the fact that all three goals have come from his three shots on target speaks to an extraordinary level of clinical efficiency.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Goal, assist in standout showing Evander scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Evander showed no signs of letting his outstanding pre-World Cup break form slip, adding another goal and assist to his tally while leading his side in shots with four of the team's 10 attempts in the game. The midfielder has now been involved in nine of his team's last 13 goals across the last three games and has contributed in eight of his last nine appearances, accumulating 10 goals and six assists in that run to cement his status as one of the most in form players in the league right now.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Struggles persist despite win Celentano recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Celentano produced three saves but shipped three goals in another difficult outing as Cincinnati's defensive struggles showed no sign of easing. The goalkeeper has now let in 33 goals across 14 league games this season, a rate that puts him firmly on track to eclipse his previous single season high of 45 goals conceded across 34 appearances. Saturday's clash against Columbus Crew is next on the agenda.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bucha leads Cincinnati against the Columbus Crew

Pavel Bucha leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after scoring two goals against the Vancouver Whitecaps

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Pavel Bucha, FC Cincinnati edge Whitecaps Deadspin | Pavel Bucha, FC Cincinnati edge Whitecaps

JULY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

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JULY 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alvas Powell - Unused substitute Wednesday Powell made Wednesday's squad for the 4-3 win over Vancouver but did not play, confirming he has recovered from his leg injury.

Impact Powell had returned to training a couple weeks ago after being forced off, and his inclusion in the matchday squad now confirms he is healthy again. As more of a depth option in Cincinnati's defense, his availability adds useful cover, and he could see his first minutes back in the coming matches as the club continues to manage its back line.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Teenage Hadebe - Plays one minute off bench Hadebe (leg) played one minute off the bench in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Vancouver, contributing three clearances and confirming he is back fit from injury.

Impact Hadebe had been sidelined since April with a leg injury that also kept him out of Cincinnati's final match before the World Cup break, so this brief cameo marks his return to match action after an extended layoff. His limited workload suggests a cautious reintegration, and his path back to a larger role at center back will be worth monitoring as the club builds up his fitness over the coming matches.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 23 • YOUTUBE

Pavel Bucha scores two goals, Cincinnati beats Whitecaps 4-3

Pavel Bucha scored two goals to help FC Cincinnati beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3

JULY 23 • Associated Press

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Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Highlights ⚽️ FOX Soccer

Dániel Gazdag's first-half PK the difference as Columbus holds off Cincinnati 2-1

Bucha leads Cincinnati against the Columbus Crew

Pavel Bucha scores two goals, Cincinnati beats Whitecaps 4-3