MATT MIAZGA NEWS

Deadspin | Matt Miazga, FC Cincinnati take strong defense on road to Montreal Deadspin | Matt Miazga, FC Cincinnati take strong defense on road to Montreal

JUNE 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Matt Miazga, FC Cincinnati take strong defense on road to Montreal After snapping a four-match winless streak on June 14, FC Cincinnati head north of the border Wednesday night for another opportunity to ear...

JUNE 24 • SUNHERALD.COM

FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 19 of the 2025 season.

JUNE 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Starts Saturday Miazga (undisclosed) has returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Columbus Crew.

Impact Miazga has regained his spot in a back three alongside Nick Hagglund and Miles Robinson following a one-game absence. The 29-year-old will look to make his first full-match appearance of the current campaign and improve on his averages of 37.0 accurate passes, 3.3 clearances and 0.8 interceptions per contest from his previous four starts. His comeback will also push Gilberto Flores back to a bench role.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Columbus Miazga (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Columbus, accoridng to manager Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Miazga is not going to miss any more time after he left at halftime two matches ago with an injury scare, as he is cleared for Saturday. This is good news for the defender, as he did miss the start of the season due to injury and has avoided a long-term spell on the sidelines. He started in the four games before the injury and will look to see the start immediately.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati plays the Columbus Crew on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 1-0, Cincinnati faces the Columbus Crew

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Left at halftime Miazga was subbed off due to injury in the 45th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win against Austin FC. Per head coach Pat Noonan, it is too soon to know the status of his injury, per Laur...

Impact Miazga only lasted until halftime Saturday as he was forced off with an injury. He is also just getting back in form from his long term leg injury, totaling four starts in the last five matches, making 13 clearances with three tackles and three interceptions in that span.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Fernández, Matt Freese help NYCFC end Cincinnati's five-match win streak with 1-0 victory

Julián Fernández scored early and Matt Freese made it stand up as New York City ended FC Cincinnati’s five-match win streak with a 1-0 victory at Citi Field

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Option Saturday Miazga (knee) was an unused option during the 1-0 win over New England.

Impact Miazga will slowly be introduced to full time play as he was an option for the first time in 10 months. Once fit, he will likely return as center back fulltime, having been Cincinnati's top defender for the last few seasons.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gil and the New England Revolution visit Cincinnati

Carles Gil leads the New England Revolution into a matchup with Cincinnati after a two-goal showing against the New York Red Bulls

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Participates in warmups Miazga (knee) participated in training Thursday but still isn't an option, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Carter Chapley of the FC Cincinnati media team.

Impact Miazga is seeing a positive update Thursday, as he was back in training doing warmups. However, he was not in full training and is still not an option for the club at the moment. He is expected to participate in training more regularly next week, likely leaving a return not far behind.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

Cincinnati and Atlanta United square off in a conference matchup

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Cincinnati visits Charlotte FC following shutout victory

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, Cincinnati faces Charlotte FC

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Hopeful to return in next few weeks Miazga (knee) is eyeing a return in the next couple of weeks while following a specific plan for his injury, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press...

Impact Miazga is still a few weeks out from a return but has at least received a positive update, as the defender is following a plan to return as soon as possible. The club currently has him out a few more weeks, hoping that he will return sometime in April. He was a regular starter last season before his injury and will hope to see that spot again once fit.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable yet Miazga (knee) has not been given a timeline as he continues to work back from injury, reports FC Cincinnati Staff writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Miazga is still working back from his serious knee injury, as Pat Noonan will not give a timetable of return just yet. This could delay his return to the pitch until April or May now, pending on any set backs.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to link with team mid preseason Miazga (knee) is expected to join the team mid preseason, according to the club.

Impact Miazga's return could happen sooner than later after underdoing PCL injury back in June. It will still take time for the defender to build back up fitness, as he aims for a come back some time in either March or April, the earliest. With Nick Hagglund also expected to be out for the start of the new season, DeAndre Yedlin, Miles Robinson and Alvas Powell will likely be the lineup in the back for FCC come Feb 22 vs the Red Bulls.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to start work Miazga (knee) is scheduled to make a return to the grass with light work next week, reports Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Miazga underwent PCL surgery back in June, not being able to hit the grass since. Since the defender is schedule to return to the grass next week, he is on the right track to be fit for the start of the 2025 campaign, which will also be his final year his contract with Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati D Matt Miazga (knee) out for season FC Cincinnati center back Matt Miazga will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery.The 2023 MLS Defender of the Year was injured...

JUNE 27, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Done for season Miazga underwent a successful reconstructive surgery on his PCL and is done for the season, according to his club.

Impact Miazga's season has been ended prematurely, as after injuring his knee, it is now known he will be sidelinded due to surgery. This is a brutal blow for the team, as he has been a regular starter this campaign, having not missed a start when available. Nick Hagglund will likely take his spot while he is out, as Miazga will start his recovery work as sson as possible to be fit for the start of the next season.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for knee surgery Miazga will undergo knee surgery and has no timetable for his return, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press on Friday. "There'll be a surgery, but the exte...

Impact Miazga suffered an injury during the 4-2 win over San Jose on June 15, and while the injury was initially designated as a laceration, it seems the issue is far more complicated than initially expected. Cincinnati is unaware of a potential time, so Miazga seems set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The center-back had been a regular for Cincy before suffering the injury, starting in each of his 16 appearances so far in the 2024 MLS season. Nick Hagglund is expected to see more time as a starter going forward.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Miazga (laceration) won't play Wednesday against Philadelphia, manager Pat Noonan told media Monday.

Impact Noonan added that there's potential for a long-term absence for the center-back, but further tests will be needed to understand how long he'll be sidelined. Miazga has been Cincinnati's best defender this season, and his absence comes at a bad time for the team since Cincinnati will also miss Miles Robinson to USMNT duty for the 2024 Copa America.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury in victory at San Jose Miazga was stretchered from the field after a collision between his left knee and the post caused a laceration on his leg in Saturday's 4-2 victory at San Jose. He has received sti...

Impact Miazga will need to make a quick recovery if he is to be available for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia after he received a laceration to his left leg. It took several minutes for the 2023 Defender of the Year to be removed from the field after a clash with the post following a slip. According to reports, he has now received stitches to the laceration at a local hospital.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare mistake Miazga registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Miazga recorded an own goal to ruin his chance for a clean sheet Saturday. Nevertheless, he is still one of the leagues best defenders with 35 clearances in the last six matches, upping his average oer game to 4.5.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends Saturday Miazga recorded two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Orlando City SC. He also added three clearances and one tackle en route to keeping a clean sheet.

Impact Miazga was solid defensively and also posed a threat in the final third via set-piece situations. Even though Miazga has taken multiple shots in each of his last three appearances, it's worth noting most of his value should continue to be tied to what he can do on the defensive end of the field. He has racked up three or more clearances in each of his 10 appearances this season.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances Miazga recorded four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RBNY.

Impact Miazga continues to get consistent minutes with Cincinnati, playing in every minute of the six games featured in. He brings his average clearances per match to four, while also averaging two tackles per contest as well.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE