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FC Cincinnati defeated Atlanta United FC, 3-1, Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to earn a crucial three points to keep the Orange and Blue above the playoff line in the tight, late-season Eastern Conference standings. The Orange and Blue (9-9-9, 36 points) swept the season series over Atlanta (7-15-6, 27

FC Cincinnati fell to CF Montréal, 3-1, Saturday night at Stade Saputo. The Orange and Blue (8-9-9, 33 points) fell to Montréal (6-15-6, 24 points) for the first time since 2024. Montréal went into halftime ahead, with Daniel Ríos scoring first for the hosts in the 25th minute. The Orange

FC Cincinnati battled back from a two-goal, second-half deficit to earn a 2-2 draw at Houston Dynamo FC Saturday night. Kévin Denkey’s 90’+7 equalizer from the spot secured a point and marked FCC’s fifth stoppage-time equalizer of the season. The Orange and Blue (8-8-9, 33 points) earned an important point

Kévin Denkey’s second-half brace, including a late 90’+1 equalizing goal, earned FC Cincinnati a point in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte FC Saturday night at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue moved to 8-8-8 (32 points) while Charlotte moved to 11-7-7 (40 points). Cincy struck first when Pavel Bucha scored

FC Cincinnati dropped a 5-0 result Wednesday night at Philadelphia Union. The Orange and Blue (8-8-7, 31 points) went down a man early, with Obinna Nwobodo being sent off in the 16th minute after VAR determined his foul committed rose to the level of a red card. The Union (8-10-6,

FC Cincinnati fell to Nashville SC, 4-0, Saturday night in the Music City at GEODIS Park. The Orange and Blue finish the night sixth in the Eastern Conference Standings (8-7-7, 31 points) while Nashville (16-2-4, 52 points) remain atop the Supporters’ Shield standings. Forward Sam Surridge scored the opening goal

FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders FC played to a 1-1 draw Saturday night at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue (8-6-7, 31 points) had a four-match home MLS win streak snapped in the draw, the first dropped points in league play at home since May 13. The Sounders (7-9-4, 25

FC Cincinnati earned a dramatic, late 2-1 win Wednesday night over New York City FC. Evander’s 90’+1 goal sealed three points for the Orange and Blue in their first win over NYCFC since 2024. FC Cincinnati improve to 8-6-6 (30 points) and move up to fifth in the Eastern Conference

FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander has been named the MLS Player of the Month for July and August 2026, the league announced today. The Brazilian star won his second consecutive MLS Player of the Month award, after he earned the nod for May. He has become the first player in MLS

After a slow start to the 2026 MLS season, Evander closed the first half of the year with as high a high as anyone has ever had in club history – earning himself a league-wide honor and bringing his total account on the year to a near best in MLS

FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander has been named MLS Player of the Month for May 2026, the league announced today. In five games this month, Evander caught fire, scoring seven times and adding five more assists. His 12 goal contributions are the most he has ever produced in a single month

FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 15, the league announced Monday. Evander’s dominant performance on Saturday against Orlando City secured all three points for the Orange and Blue, as the Brazilian scored twice and assisted three more goals

FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 15, the league announced Monday. Additionally, Kenji Mboma Dem and Pavel Bucha were named to the Team of the Matchday bench. Evander is honored for the second straight week. He followed up his two-assist performance

FC Cincinnati forward Tom Barlow was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 14, the league announced Monday. Additionally, Evander was named to the Team of the Matchday bench. Barlow earned his first league-wide honor with FC Cincinnati following his brace Saturday night in FC Cincinnati’s dramatic

FC Cincinnati have signed midfielder José Martínez to a contract through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an option through June 2027, the club announced today. Martínez, 32, spent parts of five seasons in MLS with Philadelphia Union before being transferred to Brazilian Série A side Corinthians in August

FC Cincinnati have signed defender Tyrell Malacia [ty-RELL mah-LAH-see-ah] to a contract through June 2027, with an option for the 2027-28 Major League Soccer season, the club announced today. Malacia, 27, most recently played for English Premier League side Manchester United and brings over 250 European club appearances to Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati have signed FC Cincinnati Academy goalkeeper Connor Dale as a Homegrown Player, the club announced today. Dale joins the Orange and Blue on contract through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer Season, with options for 2029-30 and 2030-31. Dale, 16, becomes the second-youngest player, and 11th FC Cincinnati Academy

FC Cincinnati have loaned midfielder Stiven Jimenez to Brazilian club Fluminense FC through December 2026, the club announced today. Jimenez, 19, joins the Brasileirão Série A side after making three appearances, across all competitions, for FC Cincinnati in 2026. Jimenez scored his first career goal for the Orange and Blue

FC Cincinnati have waived Matt Miazga, the club announced today. Miazga spent parts of five seasons with FC Cincinnati since joining the club in August 2022. The club has utilized a Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract, and the defender will no longer occupy a spot on the team’s roster or

FC Cincinnati 2 have signed defender Abdoulaye Ndoye (AB-doo-lay en-DOY), the club announced today. Ndoye will be eligible to play in FCC 2’s final two matches of the MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ndoye, 18, arrives in Cincinnati from his

FC Cincinnati have acquired Argentine defender Julián Malatini [hoo-lee-AHN mal-ah-TEE-ni] on loan from SV Werder Bremen of the German Bundesliga, the clubs announced today. Malatini, 25, joins the Orange and Blue, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa, on loan through June 2027 with the option to make the move a

FC Cincinnati have acquired midfielder David Douděra [DOE-dyeh-rah] from SK Slavia Prague of the Czech First League via transfer, the club announced today. Douděra will join the Orange and Blue, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa, on a contract through the 2027-28 Major League Soccer season with an option for

Goalkeeper Connor Dale has joined a growing line of young players and goalkeepers to develop and take the professional leap through the academy with The Orange and Blue. Last Thursday, the young goalkeeper officially signed his first professional contract, a homegrown deal with FC Cincinnati. Dale, 16, signed with FCC

FC Cincinnati 2 fell to visiting Crown Legacy FC, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium on the final matchday of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. The Orange and Blue concluded the season at 5-20-3 (20 points). The win secured the top seed in the Eastern

FC Cincinnati 2 will host Crown Legacy FC at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sunday, September 20 in the final match of the MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season. The Orange and Blue and CLFC will meet for the first time this season in the Decision Day matchup. Tickets

FC Cincinnati 2 took a point against Red Bull New York II Sunday night at MSU Soccer Park. The match finished 1-1 before advancing to a penalty shootout where RBNY II won 5-3. Jack Mize scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal in the 38th minute to give the

FC Cincinnati 2 travel to Montclair, New Jersey on Sunday night to take on Red Bull New York II at MSU Soccer Park. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. ET and air live on OneFootball platforms and on MLSNEXTPro.com. FC CINCINNATI 2 at RED BULL NEW YORK II

FC Cincinnati 2 have signed defender Abdoulaye Ndoye (AB-doo-lay en-DOY), the club announced today. Ndoye will be eligible to play in FCC 2’s final two matches of the MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ndoye, 18, arrives in Cincinnati from his

FC Cincinnati 2 fell to Toronto FC II, 2-1, at York Lions Stadium in Toronto, Canada Friday night in Matchweek 27 of the MLS NEXT Pro season. The Orange and Blue scored the opening goal of the match in the 15th minute, a strike inside the box from forward Cheikhou

FC Cincinnati 2 head to Toronto, Canada and York Lions Stadium on Friday, September 4 at 7 p.m. ET to close out a three match season series against Toronto FC II. The match will stream live on OneFootball platforms and on MLSNEXTPro.com. FC CINCINNATI 2 at TORONTO FC II –

Greater Cincinnati today was chosen as the 2027 site of the MLS NEXT Cup presented by Allstate, with the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission and other regional leaders highlighting an estimated $30 million in economic impact. The events will bring 350 teams to the region next summer, booking an estimated 50,000

The first month of the FC Cincinnati Academy season is in the books and the Young Garys are busy with matches to kick off the first half of the 2026-27 youth calendar. The Young Garys hosted AC Grand Rapids, Cincinnati United SC, Hoosier Premier, Indy Eleven and the Michigan Wolves

Goalkeeper Connor Dale has joined a growing line of young players and goalkeepers to develop and take the professional leap through the academy with The Orange and Blue. Last Thursday, the young goalkeeper officially signed his first professional contract, a homegrown deal with FC Cincinnati. Dale, 16, signed with FCC

A duo of FC Cincinnati Academy standouts made a strong impression on Monday night to open the MLS All-Star Week festivities in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Connor Dale and Dom Lester each contributing to a 6-1 victory for the East in the MLS NEXT All-Star Game at the Mecklenburg County

MLS NEXT today announced rosters for the fifth annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate. FC Cincinnati Academy goalkeeper Connor Dale and defender Dom Lester were selected to the East Roster for the East vs. West style match taking place on Monday, July 27 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in

The FC Cincinnati Academy is set to compete at the 2026 MLS NEXT Cup, presented by Allstate, in Salt Lake City, Utah in what serves as the culminating event of the season and crowns a champion in each pf the age groups within the MLS NEXT Homegrown Division. The Young

FC Cincinnati Academy forward Ryan Schlotterbeck has been selected to the U.S. U15 Boys’ National Team ahead of the team’s upcoming training camp and participation in the 2026 Vlatko Marković Tournament in Varaždin, Croatia. The tournament will run from May 14-24. Schlotterbeck earns his second call up in 2026 after

Confidence has been, and always will be, one of the most important factors in a player's success at every level of soccer. From youth games to MLS, a player’s confidence is an infectious, yet intangible tool that plays a major role in their ability to compete. For FC Cincinnati Academy