FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire - News - April 18, 2026

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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.

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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.

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Hugo Cuypers - Scores twice in draw Cuypers scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Cuypers fired a brilliant volley after controlling the ball well at the edge of the box in the 26th minute, and he doubled his tally through another notable finish in the 48th of the match. Having recovered from a head injury that forced him to miss two contests, the Belgian striker achieved his first brace of the year, and he has now found the net in all five games he's played in the MLS season. He should remain among the league's top forwards if he keeps up his current rate of a goal every 75 minutes.

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Robin Lod - Neutralized in Cincinnati match Lod had one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lod featured as more of a distributor while the fit-again Hugo Cuypers was the focal point inside the box this time. The experienced midfielder has generated three scoring chances in each of his last two outings, but he remains without a goal or assist in six games played since March. Other than that, he's averaging 1.5 chances created and 1.3 tackles per match throughout the campaign.

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Philip Zinckernagel - Scores, assists in draw Zinckernagel scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Zinckernagel was excellent Saturday, scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time and setting up Hugo Cuypers with a long pass in the 26th minute. The winger boosted his season numbers to two goals and one assist, all of which have come in the last three MLS games. Additionally, he recorded a season-high count of three chances created while attempting multiple shots for the third consecutive match.

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Dje D'avilla - Records own goal in draw D'Avilla had an own goal, two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact D'Avilla deflected a set-piece cross for the opponents' third goal, as his side surrendered the lead in the 86th minute against Cincinnati. The midfielder added some all-around production but overall failed to stand out in his fifth straight MLS start. While the own goal shouldn't affect his role in the squad, he's usually reliable for passes and tackles but is at constant risk of committing fouls and receiving yellow cards.

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