Pavel Bucha - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready to resume midfield duties Bucha is back with FC Cincinnati following international duty with Czechia and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against Atlanta United after being omitted from Cincinnati's la...

Impact Bucha missed the matchup against Montreal while representing Czechia during the international break but is now ready to reclaim his regular starting role in midfield. The midfielder has been a mainstay for Cincinnati this season, recording six goals and four assists across 25 MLS appearances. Obinna Nwobodo saw increased playing time during Bucha's absence but could return to a reduced role with the Czech international back in the mix.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Denkey scores 2 goals, Bucha adds another for Cincinnati in 3-3 tie with Charlotte

Kevin Denkey scored his second goal of the game in stoppage time for FC Cincinnati in a 3-3 tie with Charlotte FC

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Scores opener Saturday Bucha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Bucha scored his fifth goal of the season Saturday, an outside-the-box strike in the 23rd minute which opened up the scoring. It was the only shot he took in the match. He was active on the defensive end too as he won two tackles, made two clearances and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer scored early in second half to help Orlando City tie Cincinnati 1-1

Tyrese Spicer scored early in the second half to help Orlando City earn a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

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.

JULY 24 • 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

JULY 24 • Associated Press

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JULY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

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

Provides assist in goal fest Bucha assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Bucha intercepted a ball in midfield and pushed forward to find Evander in a great spot to score in first-half stoppage time during the victory. Other than the assist, Bucha completed 96 percent of his passes and stood out in defensive tasks with five interceptions and three tackles won throughout the match. He was deployed as a right wing-back, away from his more familiar holding midfield spot, for the sixth consecutive league game. Such move has led to an increased production of crosses and an impact on his team's goals, as he scored once and assisted three times over those six appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Evander has 2 goals, 3 assists, Mboma Dem adds 2 goals as Cincinnati beats Orlando 6-2

Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — had two goals and three assists, Kenji Mboma Dem scored two goals, his first multi-goal game in MLS, and FC Cincinnati beat...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Vazquez and San Diego FC host Cincinnati

David Vazquez leads San Diego FC into a matchup with Cincinnati after scoring two goals against Austin

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Nets in loss Bucha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bucha put a single shot on goal and scored with it during Wednesday's loss. The midfielder's goal was a nice return, but it wasn't enough to overcome a brilliant Miami attack. The midfielder didn't have too much volume throughout the match, which can limit his floor against teams with stout defenses.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road wi...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Inter Miami tries to extend road win streak in game against Cincinnati

Inter Miami visits Cincinnati aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Assists in 2-2 draw Bucha assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Bucha provided his third assist of the season, all of which have come in the last four games. In this time, he has created eight chances, and in three of these games, they were the only time he has managed to create two or more chances in a game. This was also the first time this season he has attempted two crosses.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Draws stoppage time penalty in win Bucha had two clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Coming off two consecutive assists, Bucha helped his side once again by winning a stoppage time penalty that clinched the win. Across his last four games the midfielder has attempted four shots and created seven chances going forward while also contributing five tackles, two interceptions and four clearances defensively.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Bucha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bucha's key first half assist Saturday helped lead Cincinnati to a 2-0 home win over New York Red Bulls. The midfielder played a box-to-box role across his 61-minute shift, contributing two tackles (two won) and two clearances to the defensive effort. Bucha has supplied two assists and one goal over five appearances (five starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kévin Denkey scores twice to back Roman Celantano as Cincinnati shuts out Red Bulls 2-0

Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the New York Red Bulls 2-0

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Tallies assist Bucha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Bucha joined the scoresheet Wednesday, recording an assist during the draw Wednesday. He's started and played the last five matches in a row, totaling a goal and an assist while recording six shots with seven tackles in that span.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer on Saturday Bucha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bucha netted the equalizer in the 17th minute assisted by Kevin Denkey. Bucha started in the middle of the park, recorded 36 passes and also made two interceptions and a tackle. Bucha has featured in five of six games this campaign and this was his first goal contribution.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Barlow, Kévin Denkey rally Cincinnati to 4-3 victory over Montreal

Tom Barlow scored short-handed for the equalizer in the 80th minute and Kévin Denkey followed with the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time, rallying FC Cincinnati to a 4-3...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Another 36 start season Bucha made 36 starts in 37 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Bucha had another solid season with Cincinnati, maintaining high durability, only missing one match in 2025. He contributed three goals and assists, making 50 tackles, and 36 clearances. Cincinnati has been able to rely on him since his 2024 signing, and will likely exercise his contract option for an additional season at the end of 2026, assuming consistent performance.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew host Cincinnati in Eastern Conference semifinals

The Columbus Crew host Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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