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FC Cincinnati clinched a berth in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 1-0 win against Philadelphia Union Saturday afternoon at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue will take part in postseason soccer for a fifth consecutive season, with final seeding to be determined following next Saturday’s final regular

FC Cincinnati battled Inter Miami CF to a 2-2 draw Wednesday night at Nu Stadium in South Florida. Three goals over the final 10 minutes saw the two sides go back-and-forth and split the points in Miami. The Orange and Blue (11-11-10, 43 points) battled back after Luis Suárez opened

FC Cincinnati picked up an important road win with a 2-0 win at D.C. United Saturday night at Audi Field in the nation’s capital. With the win, FC Cincinnati improved to 11-11-9 (42 points) with three matches to go in the 2026 MLS Regular Season. The Orange and Blue finish

FC Cincinnati defeated D.C. United, 2-1, Wednesday night at TQL Stadium in a rescheduled match from the originally-scheduled postponed fixture from September 5. Cincinnati improve to 10-11-9 (39 points) and are now even on games played with the rest of the league through the end of the season as D.C.

FC Cincinnati fell to the New England Revolution, 3-2, Wednesday night at TQL Stadium. The Orange and Blue (9-10-9, 36 points) lost at home in league play for the first time since May as the Revs (15-10-4, 49 points) clinched a postseason berth with the win. Tom Barlow delivered an

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

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 –

Another busy month of academy action is in the books with the Young Garys closing out October with a weekend of Halloween road trips against Michigan Wolves and Sporting Kansas City. The U18s finished the month unbeaten (3-0-2) while the U13s had the result of the month with a 6-0

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