FC Cincinnati Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Ender Echenique - Out for non-injury reasons Echenique won't play Saturday against Montreal for reasons not related to injury.

Impact Echenique's situation is unclear after he couldn't join the Venezuelan national team due to visa issues. The wide man covers both flanks as a wing-back, and his unexplained absence leaves Bryan Ramirez and Alvas Powell as the available alternatives across the defensive flanks. Until further explanation is provided by the club, the regular starter will be at risk of facing a longer absence.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Chirila - Away on international duty Chirila is unavailable for the upcoming visit to Montreal due to international duty, according to the league.

Impact Chirila had started three of Cincinnati's last five MLS matches but remains behind Nick Hagglund and Teenage Hadebe in the center-back pecking order, so his absence doesn't greatly disrupt the defensive scheme. Chirilia should return to the squad after the international window closes, looking to be an option for the Oct. 10 trip to Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal brings losing streak into matchup with Cincinnati

CF Montreal aims to break a five-game slide when it plays Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Ender Echenique - Remains available for club Echenique will remain with FC Cincinnati during the international window after visa issues prevented him from joining Venezuela for its friendlies in Asia, Laurel Pfahler reports.

Impact Echenique will not join Venezuela for its three friendlies in Asia because of visa issues, and he remains with FC Cincinnati instead. It is a welcome outcome for Cincinnati, who keep a player that has started 10 straight games and can operate on either flank at wing-back.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ender Echenique - Summoned by Venezuela Echenique has been called up by Venezuela for the upcoming international break between September and October.

Impact Cincinnati will be very depleted offensively for Saturday's game against Montreal, as both Echenique and Kevin Denkey have been called up by their respective nations. However, Echenique will only miss the match against Montreal, and he should be available for selection against Atlanta United on Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Called up by Togo Denkey has been called up by Togo for the upcoming international break between September and October.

Impact Even if it's for just one game and against one of the worst defenses in the Eastern Conference, losing Denkey is huge for Cincinnati, as the veteran striker has 14 goals and three assists in 25 league outings in 2026 (23 starts). Tom Barlow could start upfront against Montreal on Saturday, but Denkey should be back in the XI when the league resumes and Cincinnati takes on Atlanta United on Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Called up with Czechia Bucha has been called up by Czechia for the four matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Bucha has been an undisputed starter in the midfield for Cincinnati this season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in 25 MLS appearances, but will miss the match against Montreal on Saturday due to the call up. He should return in time to face Atlanta on October 10 and Obinna Nwobodo should see increased playing time in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Will represent USMNT Robinson has been called up by the USMNT for the four matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Montreal.

Impact Robinson has been an undisputed starter in the back line for Cincinnati this season, contributing 19 tackles, 14 interceptions and 76 clearances in 20 MLS appearances, but will miss the match against Montreal on Saturday due to the call up. He should return in time to face Atlanta on October 10 and should be replace by Andrei Chirila during his absence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - No saves in draw Celentano had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Celentano failed to make a single save during Saturday's draw, and was left disappointed. It's a day to forget for the goalkeeper, who really should have earned the win with a slightly better showing. Celentano has the chance to bounce back against Montreal next time out.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Massive volume in draw Evander had four shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Evander sent in four shots and seven crosses (from seven corners) during Saturday's draw. The midfielder was dominant throughout the match, but he didn't manage to get on the scoresheet. He will continue to play a huge role in the starting XI moving forward, with a strong role on set-pieces.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Ramirez - Scores one Ramirez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ramirez scored once and sent in nine crosses during Saturday's draw. He was active going forward throughout the match and caused issues for the backline every time he got on the ball. The defender should continue to get forward well and be a big contributor in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Goal, assist in draw Kevin Denkey scored one goal and assisted once from seven shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Denkey was excellent throughout Saturday's draw, adding a goal and assist during the clash. He was simply unstoppable throughout the match, putting together an excellent showing on the way to a big draw. Denkey will now look to keep that form going during a trip to Montreal.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey has PK goal in stoppage time for Cincinnati in 2-2 tie with Dynamo

Kevin Denkey scored a goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time for FC Cincinnati in a 2-2 tie with the Houston Dynamo

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

FC Cincinnati sign Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed defender Tyrell Malacia, the club announced Friday. The 27-year-old Netherlands i...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tyrell Malacia - Joins Cincinnati Malacia signed with FC Cincinnati through June 2027, with an option for the 2027-28 MLS season, the club announced.

Impact Malacia arrives with extensive experience from top-level European football after making 50 appearances for Manchester United and 137 for Feyenoord. The left-back offers quality on the ball and strong defensive instincts, while his nine caps for the Netherlands add further international experience. He also won the EFL Cup with Manchester United and league titles in the Netherlands with PSV and the Eredivisie, giving Cincinnati an experienced option for the back line.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Dynamo host Cincinnati in non-conference action

The Houston Dynamo play Cincinnati in non-conference action

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

FC Cincinnati sign homegrown goalkeeper Connor Dale | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed homegrown goalkeeper Connor Dale, the club announced Thursday. The 16-year-old US...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati waive defender Matt Miazga | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived FC Cincinnati have waived defender Matt Miazga and utilized a buyout of a guaranteed contract, the club anno...

SEPTEMBER 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tom Barlow - Assists on Saturday Barlow assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Barlow set up Pavel Bucha in the second minute and managed to create two chances in the game. Barlow made 22 passes and recorded two tackles, one interception and one clearance. This was just his eighth start of the campaign and he has now accumulated eight goal contributions.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Ramirez - Assists on Saturday Ramirez assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Ramirez replaced Tom Barlow in the 56th minute and assisted Kevin Denkey's last gasp equalizer in the 91st minute. Ramirez created three chances and also made an interception. This was his third assist of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Chirila - Assists on Saturday Chirila assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Chirila set up Kevin Denkey's first goal in the 51st minute. Chirila made 53 passes and also recorded two tackles and a clearance. He has featured in nine games, starting seven times and this was his first assist of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Nets opener Bucha scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Bucha opened the scoring in the second minute assisted by Tom Barlow. Bucha recorded 74 passes, covered almost 11 kilometers and also made an interception. This goal took him to double figures for goal contributions this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Denkey - Nets brace Denkey scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Denkey equalized in the 51st minute and then netted again with a 91st minute last gasp equalizer. He recorded 15 passes and also made a tackle. Denkey scored for the first time in seven games and this was 13th goal of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Concedes three Celentano recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Celentano recorded one save and one clearance and conceded thrice. He has now recorded eight saves in the last four games, conceding 13 times. Next, he takes on Houston Dynamo.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Suspension served Nwobodo has served his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Nwobodo is set to be an option for Cincy once again, having served his red card suspension against Charlotte. This gives the team back a starter of late, earning 12 starts in 29 appearances this season. Either way, he will be an addition of useful depth.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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