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Makes season debut Tuesday Santos (leg) made his season debut in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Tigres in the CONCACAF, signaling his full recovery from the injury.

Impact Santos was subbed in the 81st minute of Tuesday's CONCACAF game, signaling his full recovery from a leg injury. He is now fit and available for selection but is expected to remain a bench option behind Kevin Denkey for the time being.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eying return against Union Santos (leg) is questionable for Saturday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Santos is questionable despite his expected absence for a week or two more, possibly seeing the playing field against the Union. He did only start in six of his 31 appearances last season and would likely see a bench spot if fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Santos (leg) is out for Saturday's season opener against the Bulls, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is recovering from a leg injury and will miss the opening match of the MLS season. He is expected to be out for one to two weeks, with a return not far off. His absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI, as he was projected to be a bench option this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Cincinnati Santos is returning to Cincinnati after his option for 2025 was picked up.

Impact Santos will be back in Cincinnati in 2025 after another solid season as a backup option. He's never managed to take over a full-time starting role in MLS, but he's always been extremely efficient in limited minutes. In 2024 Santos produced three goals and two assists in just six starts.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Santos assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus New York City FC.

Impact Santos banged in his assist since May to help get the lone goal for Cincinnati. He continues to be used off the bench, recorded just under 120 minutes of play in the last four games, totaling an assist with three crosses, three chances created and two tackles in that span.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to clear concussion protocol Santos (concussion) is expected to clear concussion protocol ahead of Oct 19 trip to Philadelphia, per FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Santos has been in concussion protocol, missing the last two matches. With the international break, the forward will likely return to fitness ahead of the final game of the season, barring any setbacks. He had only started three times in the last 19 MLS matches, scoring three goals and one assist with 18 shots (10 on target) and 16 chances created.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with head injury Santos was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against LAFC with a head injury.

Impact Santos left in stoppage time following a collision with Ilie Sanchez that left Santos unconscious. Santos will enter the league's concussion protocol ahead of a mid week match against NYCFC.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal in sub appearance Sergio Santos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Santos scored his third goal of the season, all of which have come from the bench. This was his only shot of the game in 24 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots off bench in loss Santos had three shots on goal and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Inter Miami.

Impact Santos was brought as part of a triple halftime substitution and made an immediate impact, finding the target in all shots he attempted but none of them were good enough to beat the goalkeeper. The forward has been deployed mostly off the bench throughout the year, but more performances like this could give him a case to rack up some starts during the second half of the season.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos keeps FC Cincinnati surging | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Sergio Santos was FC Cincinnati's hero during Saturday's 4-3 win at Toronto FC, scoring the game-winning goal in the 93rd minute following Y...

MAY 28, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Goal and assist as reserve Santos logged one goal and one assist across 18 minutes during FC Cincinnati's 4-3 win Saturday at Toronto.

Impact Lucas Orellano scored off a pass from Santos, who also scored FC Cincinnati's fourth and final goal. He has two goals and an assist across the second half of May. Santos is playing well enough to be one of FC Cincinnati's primary strikers in place of Gerardo Valenzuela, especially while Yuya Kubo (undisclosed) and Corey Baird (hip) are out.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos scores in 93rd minute, Cincinnati beats Toronto 4-3

Sergio Santos scored in the 93rd minute as FC Cincinnati defeated Toronto FC 4-3 to extend its winning streak to a club-record seven games

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Sergio Santos' late goal lifts streaking FC Cincinnati past Toronto FC Sergio Santos scored in the 93rd minute as visiting FC Cincinnati rallied to win its club-record seventh MLS match in a row, 4-3, at Toronto...

MAY 26, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Totals one goal Santos scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Santos scored his first goal of the season after getting 23 minutes of play Saturday. His last start for the team was back on Mar 17, coming off the bench the last six games in played, logging in just three shots (two on target), three tackles and two chances created in that span.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Was not called to play Santos (leg) was not an option during Saturday's 1-0 win over Orlando.

Impact Santos was supposed to be good to go for the weekend, however ended up not traveling to Orlando. In any case, the forward was training with the team and will try again for Saturday's trip to Columbus.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available vs. Orlando Santos (leg) has been in training throughout the week and will be available for selection to face Orlando City on Saturday, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City...

Impact Santos has struggled with a nagging injury this season, but he's been in training all week long, meaning he should be available to play over the weekend. He's struggled to see regular minutes, however, so he's expected to remain a bench alternative in a best-case scenario.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still training away from group Santos (leg) is still training away from the group and is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, Pat Brennan of USA Today Sports reports.

Impact Santos seems set to miss a second consecutive match, though his availability shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups, as he hasn't started since March 17 and hasn't played more than 15 minutes in a game since that same date. If he can't go Saturday, then his next chance to play would come against Orlando City on May 4.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg issue Santos will not be an option for Saturday's match against Atlanta due to a leg injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is the latest player to get on the injury report for Cincinnati, as he has been added after picking up a leg injury over the week. Luckily, this should only be a minor absence for the club, as he has only played 32 minutes across his last four appearances. He will now hope for a quick return and to be on the team sheet to face Colorado on April 27.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Tuesday Santos did not participate in Tuesday's training session, per Laurel Pfalhler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos looks to possibly be dealing with a new injury or the same injury he carried into the club's last match, as he was left out of training Tuesday. Not much more is known at the moment, with the club yet to release anything, but they will hope this is only a minor concern and he is ready to go for Saturday's match against Montreal, as he has started in three of the club's seven contests this season.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds spot on bench Santos (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos' return to the team sheet should come as no surprise, as he was spotted in team training after a slight injury scare due to undisclosed problems, missing no time with his current issues. The forward will most likely remain in a bench role moving forward, mainly serving in a rotational role, as he has only earned the start in three of the club's seven contests this campaign.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Friday Santos (undisclosed) is back in full training Friday and should be available to play Saturday against the Red Bulls, Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press reports.

Impact Santos didn't train with the rest of the group Thursday, but it seems that might have been a precautionary move. Considering his participation in full training, the Brazilian should be available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday. Santos has yet to record a goal or an assist this season.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training away from team Santos (undisclosed) was training on the side Thursday and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday, Lauren Pfahler of The Queen City Press rep...

Impact Santos has made three starts and has yet to miss a game for Cincinnati this season, so his absence will hurt the team's depth upfront. Santos has yet to register a goal and only has one secondary assist through six outings.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid off bench Santos scored four times and assist once in 28 appearances (11 starts) this season.

Impact Santos' first full season in Cincinnati was good. He certainly didn't break any records, but he was a very workable bench striking option. When called upon for starts he did well, and he also took 28 shots despite his limited minutes. Overall a nice season for Santos and one to build on in 2024.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One shot in draw Sergio Santos recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Gomes has been getting starts of late, starting four of the last six matches played. His only started a total of 11 games in 25 appearances, scoring four goals with one assist on the year.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Santos is fit and in the match day squad to face the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos has recovered from an undisclosed injury in time to take up a role in Wednesday's squad. The forward starts from the bench having made just ten starts out of his 23 appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Sergio Santos scores in 93rd minute, Cincinnati beats Toronto 4-3