MATT MIAZGA NEWS

Inter Miami looks for 20th win of season, plays Cincinnati

Inter Miami looks for its 20th win of the season when it faces Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Still out Miazga (leg) is still out for Saturday's clash with Columbus, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Miazga remains out for the third match of the first leg. That's a clear sign that the injury is as bad as the initial reports feared. The defender still hopes to make his return later in the playoffs, if Cincinnati can progress past Columbus. Nick Hagglund will continue in the starting XI with Miazga out.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew host Cincinnati in Eastern Conference semifinals

The Columbus Crew host Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew visit Cincinnati in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Crew visit Cincinnati in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Cincinnati looks for 20th win of season, hosts CF Montreal

Cincinnati looks for its 20th win of the season when it hosts CF Montreal

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Out three to four more weeks Miazga (leg) has suffered a setback and is out for the next three to four weeks, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Miazga is hitting the sidelines for a bit longer than expected, with the defender now out three to four more weeks minimum. This is a rough development for the club as the playoffs approach, with the defender set to miss the first round or two. He will hope to see a return near the end of the month, already missing three games and likely to miss at least another two.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Miazga (leg) is out for Saturday's trip to RBNY, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Miazga returned to team training earlier this week, but remains sidelined. The defender is nearing a return and now has one more chance to return before the end of the regular season. Miazga will hope to be back for an Oct. 18 clash with Montreal.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Miazgahas missed the past two outings but is now back in full training, training with his teammates after working individually the week before. This is good news, as he was deemed to be set for a return this week when facing the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. That said, he appears likely to make this return, a good sign just two games before the playoffs begin.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Miazga (leg) was involved in individual training Tuesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Miazga missed the last match due to a leg injury, but appears to already be working on his return, with the defender now training individually Tuesday. This is good news for the club as they will try to gain back a regular starter for Sunday's match against Orlando, although he has yet to train with the team, likely needing to do that before he is considered an option.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. LA Galaxy Miazga (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against the Galaxy, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press on Thursday.

Impact Miazga was subbed off due to injury in the 80th minute of the 2-1 victory versus Nashville SC last week with an undisclosed injury, and the star center-back won't be able to recover in time for the trip to LA. The absence of Miazga means Nick Hagglund should take his place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Miazga was subbed off due to injury in the 80th minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Nashville SC with an undisclosed injury, according to manager Pat Noonan per Cincy Soccer Ta...

Impact Miazga went down late in the match Saturday as he is set to be assessed to find out the extent of the injury. He had been able to start the last six MLS games in a row, totaling an assist with 40 clearances and a clean sheet in that span.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Records 12 clearances in loss Miazga had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Philadelphia Union. He also added 12 clearances and three tackles.

Impact Miazga had a lot of work against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, as noted by the fact that he notched a season-high mark in clearances. Miazga has posted six or more clearances in five straight starts while operating as Cincinnati's defensive leader in the absence of Miles Robinson (calf).

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

First goal contribution since 2023 Miazga assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Portland Timbers.

Impact Miazga stepped up from his position in defense Saturday to win a ball in the opponent's half and immediately provide an assist for Cincinnati's third goal as they earned a hard-fought three points versus Portland. In addition to his attacking output, the central defender recorded the second most team clearances (seven) and most blocks (three) across his 90 minute performance. Miazga has started and played the full 90 minutes in nine of Cincinnati's last 10 league fixtures.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances in defense Miazga recorded one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Miazga found his way back into the starting XI for Saturday's contest after he was used as a substitute last match, only his second time not seeing the start when playing this season. He had a decent match, holding off Miami for a clean sheet, also earning a tackle and eight clearances. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward, a regular sight on the field for the club.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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