New GAME NOTES... · 2020. 8. 27. · Sat. 11 COLUMBUS CREW SC FS1/TSN/TUDN L 0-4 Thu. 16 atAtlanta United FC ESPN/TSN W 1-0 Wed. 22 NEW YORK RED BULLS ESPN/TSN W 2-0 MLS IS BACK

MLS Record: 2-4-1 Home: 1-1-1 Away: 1-3-0 All Competitions: 2-4-2 MLS is Back: 2-1-1

DATE OPPONENT TV RESULT TIME/SCORE

MLS REGULAR SEASONMARCH Sun. 1 at New York Red Bulls Star64 L 2-3Sat. 7 at Atlanta United FC Star64 L 1-2

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT GROUP STAGEJULY Sat. 11 COLUMBUS CREW SC FS1/TSN/TUDN L 0-4Thu. 16 at Atlanta United FC ESPN/TSN W 1-0Wed. 22 NEW YORK RED BULLS ESPN/TSN W 2-0

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT KNOCKOUT STAGEJULY Tues. 28 at Portland Timbers ESPN/TSN T 1-1 (2-4 L)

MLS REGULAR SEASONAUGUST Fri. 21 D.C. UNITED Star64 T 0-0Tues. 25 at Chicago Fire FC Star64 L 0-3Sat. 29 COLUMBUS CREW SC Star64 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER Wed. 2 CHICAGO FIRE FC Star64 7:30 p.m.Sun. 6 at Columbus Crew SC Star64 7:30 p.m.Sat. 12 at New York City FC Star64 7 p.m.Home games in CAPS

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GAME NOTES

POSSIBLE STARTING XI

2020 SCHEDULEMLS REGULAR SEASONMATCHDAY #8

FC Cincinnati (2-4-1, 7 pts.) vs.Columbus Crew SC (5-1-1, 16 pts.)

Saturday, August 29, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. ETNippert Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio

5GP, 5G5GP, 5GS | 1.40 GAA, .612%, 3 SS | 1.40 GAA, .612%, 3 SHOHO22 - TYTON

7GP, 7GS | 0G, 0A7GP, 7GS | 0G, 0A

2 - WASTON6GP, 6GS | 0G, 0A6GP, 6GS | 0G, 0A

17 - DEPLAGNE

7GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A7GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A

96 - GUTMAN5GP, 5GS | 0G, 0A5GP, 5GS | 0G, 0A

36 - GYAU

5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A

3 - PETTERSSON

7GP, 7GS | 1G, 0A7GP, 7GS | 1G, 0A

24 - AMAYA

5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A

33 - STANKO

4GP, 2GS | 0G, 0A4GP, 2GS | 0G, 0A

11 - DE JONG

7GP, 7GS | 2G, 0A7GP, 7GS | 2G, 0A

7 - KUBO4GP, 3GS | 1G, 0A4GP, 3GS | 1G, 0A

10 - LOCADIA

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CINCINNATI _____________________________________________________ COLUMBUS7 _____________________________ Games Played _____________________________ 72-4-1 ____________________________Record _____________________________ 5-1-17 ________________________________ Points _______________________________ 1610th/MLS East ____________________Standings ___________________ First/MLS East1-1-1 _____________________________ Home ____________________________ 3-0-01-3-0 ____________________________ Away _____________________________ 2-1-16 _____________________________ Goals Scored ____________________________ 1212 ____________________________ Goals Allowed _____________________________ 2-6 ___________________________ Goal Differential ___________________________ 100.86 _________________________ Goals Per Game __________________________ 1.711.71 _______________________Goals Allowed Per Game _______________________0.294________________________________Assists_______________________________ 153 _______________________________ Shutouts _______________________________ 565 _____________________________ Total Shots _____________________________ 6820 ___________________________ Shots on Target ___________________________ 2899 _______________________________ Fouls _______________________________ 8589 _____________________________Fouls Drawn ____________________________11014 ____________________________ Yellow Cards ____________________________ 130 ______________________________ Red Cards ______________________________ 0

2020 BY THE NUMBERS

FC CINCINNATI VS. COLUMBUS CREW SC

Overall Record: 1-2-1 Home: 1-2-0 Away: 0-0-1 MLS: 0-2-1 USOC: 1-0-0 Date Location (Stadium) Result Score Notes06/14/17 Nippert Stadium (USOC) W 1-0 Open Cup Fourth Round08/10/19 MAPFRE Stadium T 2-2 08/25/19 Nippert Stadium L 1-3 07/11/20 ESPN Wide World of Sports L 0-4

SERIES HISTORY

TEAM NOTES• This is the fifth-ever meeting between the two teams• No players on FCC’s current roster have scored against Columbus Crew SC

PLAYER NOTES• Saad Abdul-Salaam and Haris Medunjanin lead all FC Cincinnati players with one

career assist recorded against Crew SC.• Nick Hagglund and Medunjanin lead FCC with the most games played (8) against

Columbus.• Medunjanin leads all FC Cincinnati players in games started (8) and minutes played

(693) against Crew SC.

SERIES NOTES OF INTEREST

No. Player GP GS Min. G A C E6 Haris Medunjanin 8 8 693 0 1 0 012 Saad Abdul-Salaam 4 3 287 0 1 0 02 Kendall Waston 7 7 630 0 0 2 014 Nick Hagglund 8 5 551 0 0 0 022 Przemyslaw Tyton 3 3 270 0 0 0 04 Greg Garza 3 3 225 0 0 0 096 Andrew Gutman 3 2 225 0 0 1 08 Allan Cruz 3 2 207 0 0 1 017 Mathieu Deplagne 2 2 180 0 0 1 023 Maikel van der Werff 2 2 180 0 0 2 033 Caleb Regattin 3 2 173 0 0 0 024 Frankie Amaya 1 1 90 0 0 1 07 Yuya Kubo 1 1 90 0 0 0 03 Tom Pettersson 1 1 90 0 0 0 011 Siem de Jong 1 1 68 0 0 0 09 Adrien Regattin 1 1 63 0 0 0 019 Brandon Vazquez 3 0 55 0 0 0 036 Joseph-Claude Gyau 1 0 27 0 0 0 0

No. Goalkeeper GP GS MIN GA GAA Sv% SHO W-L-T22 Przemyslaw Tyton 3 3 270 9 3.00 0.500 0 0-2-1

ORANGE & BLUE VS. OPPONENT

• Columbus Crew SC midfielder Fatai Alashe played for FC Cincinnati from 2018-20 ... the midfielder was traded to Crew SC earlier this month.

• Crew SC forward Fanendo Adi scored five goals in 25 competitive appearances for FC Cincinnati in 2018 and 2019. He was FCC’s first Designated Player in club history.

• Crew SC winger Derrick Etienne Jr. made five appearances for FCC in 2019.• FC Cincinnati’s Allan Cruz and Kendall Waston, and Columbus Crew SC’s Waylon

Francis and Luis Díaz have all played for the Costa Rica national team. • Crew SC’s Younes Mokhtar played with Przemyslaw Tyton (2010-12) and Jürgen

Locadia (2011-12) at PSV Eindhoven. FCC general manager Gerard Nijkamp signed Mokhtar at PEC Zwolle in 2016 before the winger left the eastern Dutch team in 2018.

• Columbus’ Eloy Room has played with two FCC players. He and Maikel van der Werff were teammates at Vitesse from 2015-17, before Room and Locadia became teammates at PSV in 2017 and 2018.

• Defender Nick Hagglund spent time with two Columbus players at Toronto FC. He and Jordan Hamilton were at TFC together from 2014-18, while Josh Williams joined the Canadian side in 2015 and 2016.

• Greg Garza (2018) and Brandon Vazquez (2018-19) both played with Crew SC mid-fielder Darlington Nagbe at Atlanta United FC.

• Garza also played with Nagbe in a match for the U.S. Men’s National Team in 2017. Garza and Crew SC forward Gyasi Zardes have shared the pitch representing the USMNT on three occasions in 2015 – including once during the Concacaf Gold Cup.

CLUB CONNECTIONS

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Head Coach: Jaap StamAssistant Coach: Said BakkatiAssistant Coach: Yoann DametGoalkeeper Coach: Jack SternDirector of Sports Performance: Gary Walker

No. Name Pos. Pronunciation Place of Birth Last Club12 Saad Abdul-Salaam D sahd ab-DOOL sa-LAHM Charlotte, N.C. Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)24 Frankie Amaya M uh-MY-uh Santa Ana, Calif. UCLA (NCAA)16 Zico Bailey D ZEE-ko Henderson, Nev. FC Helsingør (DEN) 8 Allan Cruz M CRUISE Nicoya, Costa Rica CS Herediano (CRC)11 Siem de Jong M SEEM deh-YONG Aigle, Switzerland AFC Ajax (NED)17 Mathieu Deplagne D mat-TYOU deh-PLAN Montpellier, France ES Troyes AC (FRA) 1 Bobby Edwards GK Parsippany, NJ Portadown FC (NIR) 4 Greg Garza D Grapevine, Texas Atlanta United FC (MLS) 96 Andrew Gutman D GOOT-man Hinsdale, Ill. Celtic FC (SCO)36 Joseph-Claude Gyau M/F JOUW (rhymes with cow) Tampa, Fla. MSV Duisburg (GER)14 Nick Hagglund D Cincinnati, Ohio Toronto FC (MLS) 7 Yuya Kubo M/F YOU-yah KOO-boh Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan KAA Gent (BEL)10 Jürgen Locadia F YUR-ggen lo-CAH-dee-uh Emmen, Netherlands Brighton & Hove Albion (ENG)20 Jimmy McLaughlin M/F muh-GLOCK-lin Malvern, Pa. FC Cincinnati (USL) 6 Haris Medunjanin M Harris meh-DOON-yuh-nihn Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Philadelphia Union (MLS)15 Kamohelo Mokotjo M KAHM-oh-HEH-loh “KAHM-oh” moh-KOHT-joh Odendaalsrus, South Africa Brentford F.C. (ENG) 3 Tom Pettersson D PET-err-sun Trollhättan, Sweden Östersunds FK (SWE) 9 Adrien Regattin M/F ah-dree-UHN REH-guh-ten Champigny-sur-Marne, France Akhisar Belediyespor (TUR)18 Spencer Richey GK Seattle, Wash. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS)33 Caleb Stanko M Holly, Mich. SC Freiburg (GER)22 Przemyslaw Tyton GK SHEM-eh-swahv TEE-tahn Zamosc, Poland Deportivo La Coruña (SPA)23 Maikel van der Werff D MY-kull van-der-VAIRF Hoorn, Netherlands Vitesse (NED)19 Brandon Vazquez F Chula Vista, Calif. Atlanta United FC (MLS) 2 Kendall Waston D WAHS-ton San Jose, Costa Rica Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS)

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown Roster Status 1 Bobby Edwards GK 6-6 225 08/11/1995 Parsippany, N.J. 2 Kendall Waston D 6-5 235 01/01/1988 Limón, Costa Rica 3 Tom Pettersson D 6-3 183 03/25/1990 Trollhättan, Sweden INTL 4 Greg Garza D 5-8 165 08/16/1991 Grapevine, Texas 6 Haris Medunjanin M 6-3 186 03/08/1985 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina INTL 7 Yuya Kubo M/F 5-10 160 12/24/1993 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan DP; INTL 8 Allan Cruz M 5-7 156 02/24/1996 Nicoya, Costa Rica DP 9 Adrien Regattin M/F 5-6 148 08/22/1991 Champigny-sur-Marne, France INTL10 Jürgen Locadia F 6-2 174 11/07/1993 Emmen, Netherlands DP; INTL11 Siem de Jong M 6-1 168 01/28/1989 Doetinchem, Netherlands INTL12 Saad Abdul-Salaam D 6-4 185 09/08/1991 Gahanna, Ohio14 Nick Hagglund D 6-1 196 09/14/1992 Cincinnati, Ohio 15 Kamohelo Mokotjo M 5-7 160 03/11/1991 Odendaalsrus, South Africa INTL16 Zico Bailey D 5-7 135 08/27/2000 Henderson, Nev. HG17 Mathieu Deplagne D 6-0 175 10/01/1991 Montpellier, France 18 Spencer Richey GK 6-1 192 05/30/1992 Seattle, Wash. 19 Brandon Vazquez F 6-2 198 10/14/1998 Chula Vista, Calif. 20 Jimmy McLaughlin M/F 5-8 150 04/30/1993 Malvern, Pa. 22 Przemyslaw Tyton GK 6-5 187 01/04/1987 Zamosc, Poland INTL23 Maikel van der Werff D 6-1 181 04/22/1989 Hoorn, Netherlands INTL24 Frankie Amaya M 5-5 144 09/26/2000 Santa Ana, Calif. GA33 Caleb Stanko M 5-10 178 07/26/1993 Holly, Mich. 36 Joseph-Claude Gyau M/F 5-9 165 09/16/1992 Silver Spring, Md. 96 Andrew Gutman D 6-0 170 10/02/1996 Hinsdale, Ill. HGON LOAN 25 Rey Ortiz M/F 5-5 135 01/07/1997 Acapulco, Mexico INTL; LOAN to Charlotte Independence (USL) 26 Tommy McCabe M 5-10 171 04/04/1998 South Orange, N.J. LOAN to Memphis 901 FC (USL)39 Ben Lundt GK 6-6 220 09/24/1995 Berlin, Germany INTL; LOAN to Louisville City FC (USL)47 Hassan Ndam D 6-3 215 10/29/1998 Foumban, Cameroon INTL; LOAN to The Miami FC (USL)81 Rashawn Dally F 6-2 200 01/14/1997 Bloomfield, Conn. LOAN to Las Vegas Lights FC (USL)

Strength & Conditioning Coach: Austin BerryChief Medical Officer: Matthew Busam, MDDirector of Sports Medicine/Head ATC: Aaron PowellAssistant ATCs: Marshall Stoddard, Alex VillasantiMercy Health Physical Therapist: Jason Stallons

Director of Scouting & Player Recruitment: Hunter FreemanDirector of Data and Analytics: Alexander SchramVideo Analyst: Diego Martinez del CampoEquipment Managers: Teddy Kerr, Andrew KolbTeam Administrator: Satoshi Tatsumi

2020 NUMERICAL ROSTER

2020 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

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DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT SCORE RECORD STANDINGS ATT. CIN GOAL SCORERS

Sat., March 1 at New York Red Bulls L 2-3 0-1-0 7 15,703 Cruz (Vazquez, Garza) 46’, Locadia (ua) 83’

Sat., March 7 at Atlanta United FC L 1-2 0-2-0 11 69,301 Kubo (Regattin) 64’

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT

Sat., July 11 COLUMBUS CREW SC L 0-4 0-3-0 14 N/A ---

Thu., July 16 at Atlanta United FC W 1-0 1-3-0 11 N/A Amaya (Regattin) 76’

Wed., July 22 NEW YORK RED BULLS W 2-0 2-3-0 8 N/A Kubo (ua) 43’, Valot (og) 56’

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT KNOCKOUT STAGE

Thu., July 16 at Portland Timbers T 1-1 (L, 2-4 ) 2-3-0 8 N/A Locadia (penalty) 81’

CONTINUATION OF REGULAR SEASON

Fri., Aug. 21 D.C. UNITED T 0-0 2-3-1 7 N/A ---

Tues., Aug. 25 at Chicago Fire FC L 0-3 2-4-1 10 N/A ---

Sat., Aug. 29 COLUMBUS CREW SC 7:30 p.m.

Wed., Sept.2 CHICAGO FIRE FC 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 6 at Columbus Crew SC 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 12 at New York City FC 7 p.m.

2020 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

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NO. POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E 7 M/F Yuya Kubo 7 7 595 2 0 11 4 14 17 0 5 0 024 M Frankie Amaya 7 7 619 1 0 7 2 20 10 0 0 4 08 M Allan Cruz 5 3 279 1 0 6 2 5 4 0 0 1 010 F Jürgen Locadia 4 3 280 1 0 12 5 5 6 2 0 0 09 M/F Adrien Regattin 7 4 387 0 2 7 2 2 6 1 1 0 04 D Greg Garza 4 3 223 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 019 F Brandon Vazquez 6 1 156 0 1 3 1 7 3 3 0 0 02 D Kendall Waston 7 7 628 0 0 4 1 5 4 0 0 1 017 D Mathieu Deplagne 6 6 540 0 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 3 022 GK Przemyslaw Tyton 5 5 450 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 06 M Haris Medunjanin 5 5 423 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 9 0 036 M/F Joseph-Claude Gyau 5 5 415 0 0 4 1 2 9 1 0 0 096 D Andrew Gutman 7 4 407 0 0 3 0 3 5 0 2 0 03 D Tom Pettersson 5 4 364 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 1 033 M Caleb Stanko 5 4 331 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 2 023 D Maikel van der Werff 4 3 266 0 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 011 M Siem de Jong 4 2 200 0 0 3 0 3 2 1 0 0 018 GK Spencer Richey 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 012 D Saad Abdul-Salaam 3 1 96 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 031 M/F *Kekuta Manneh 2 1 64 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 027 M *Fatai Alashe 3 0 25 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 014 D Nick Hagglund 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 016 D Zico Bailey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 081 F Rashawn Dally 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 GK Bobby Edwards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 026 M Tommy McCabe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 020 M/F Jimmy McLaughlin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 015 M Kamohelo Mokotjo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Own-goals received 1 Team totals 7 7 630 6 4 65 20 99 89 10 17 14 0 Opponent totals 7 7 630 12 16 85 31 89 99 16 32 13 2

GAME-WINNING GOALS: Frankie Amaya 1, Yuya Kubo 1GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Adrien Regattin 1PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS:

NO. POS PLAYER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO 22 GK Przemyslaw Tyton 5 5 450 21 14 7 1.4 0 0 2 2 1 318 GK Spencer Richey 2 2 180 10 5 5 2.5 0 0 0 2 0 01 GK Bobby Edwards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team totals 7 7 630 31 19 12 1.71 0 0 2 4 1 3 Opponent totals 7 7 630 20 15 6 0.86 0 0 4 2 1 3

2020 REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICS

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“First goal wins!”• Of FC Cincinnati’s seven MLS regular-season matches this season, six have featured

a goal from either side.• The Orange and Blue are 2-0-0 when scoring first in a match ... conversely, they are

0-4-0 when conceding first in a match• FC Cincinnati are 8-5-3 all-time in MLS regular-season matches when scoring the

first goal ... they are 0-19-1 all-time when conceding the first goal• Through 40 MLS regular-season matches, FC Cincinnati have only recorded three

scoreless draws – Sept. 21, 2019 vs. Chicago Fire FC, Oct. 6, 2019 at D.C. United and Aug. 21, 2020 vs. D.C. United

...and first half has always been key• Through seven MLS regular-season matches, FC Cincinnati have been leading or

trailing at the half on five occasions• In matches where the Orange and Blue lead at halftime, they are 1-0-0 ... conversely,

in matches where they trail at halftime, FCC are 0-4-0• FC Cincinnati are 1-0-1 in matches that have been scoreless at halftime ... FCC

defeated Atlanta United FC, 1-0, on July 16 and played D.C. United to a scoreless draw on Aug. 21

• FC Cincinnati are 6-0-3 all-time in MLS regular-season matches when leading at halftime ... they are 0-20-1 all-time when trailing at the half

Second meeting the charm?• FC Cincinnati’s match against Columbus Crew SC will mark the third repeat opponent

for the Orange and Blue this season ... FCC have played two opponents on two occa-sions this season – the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United FC

• FC Cincinnati lost to New York, 3-2, on March 1, but then defeated New York, 2-0 on July 22

• Similarly, FCC lost to Atlanta, 2-1, on March 7, but went on to defeat Atlanta, 1-0, on July 16

• FC Cincinnati lost their first meeting to Columbus Crew SC, 4-0, in the first group-stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament on July 11

Eastern Conference leaders come to town• FC Cincinnati’s match on Aug. 29 will see the Orange and Blue square off with the

current top team in the Eastern Conference – Columbus Crew SC• In 40 MLS regular-season matches, FCC have played the top team in either confer-

ence just once ... FCC’s seventh match of the 2019 campaign saw them play against Western Conference first-place side LAFC ... FC Cincinnati dropped that match at LAFC, 2-0.

McCabe heads out on loan• FC Cincinnati have loaned midfielder Tommy McCabe to Memphis 901 FC for the 2020

USL Championship season• Per the Right of Recall incorporated in the loan agreement, FC Cincinnati retain the

right to recall McCabe at any point during the MLS regular season• McCabe, 22, is in his second professional season after being drafted by the Orange

and Blue with the No. 29 overall selection in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft• In 2019, McCabe made a combined 16 appearances, including 11 starts, scoring two

goals with FC Cincinnati and USL Championship side North Carolina FC across all competitions

Unbeaten streak ends at three matches• FC Cincinnati’s unbeaten streak was snapped at three matches as the Orange and

Blue fell to Chicago Fire FC, 3-0, on Aug. 25• It was the second time in MLS that FC Cincinnati have gone unbeaten in three

consecutive matches • Seven points in three contests equals FCC’s highest point total in a three-match span

in the club’s MLS history ... FCC recorded a draw and consecutive wins against Atlanta United FC, the Portland Timbers and the New England Revolution in March 2019

Top-class Titi records second-best shutout streak• Goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton’s recently snapped streak of 302 minutes without con-

ceding a goal is the second-best shutout streak from a goalkeeper in MLS this season• Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia went 348 minutes between conceding

goals before allowing a goal against Minnesota United FC on Friday, Aug. 21• Tyton’s three shutouts equal his MLS single-season high recorded last season ... the

goalkeeper has recorded six of FC Cincinnati’s eight shutouts as an MLS side

Shutout streak comes to an end• FC Cincinnati posted one of the best defensive stretches since the club joined MLS

from July 16 through Aug. 21 ... the club recorded three consecutive shutouts, surpass-ing FCC’s previous record of two shutouts set in March 2019

• The Orange and Blue played a total of 302 minutes without conceding a goal in an MLS regular-season match until they finally conceded in the second minute against Chicago Fire FC

• That mark is the second-best mark recorded in Major League Soccer this season, trailing only Columbus Crew SC’s run of 430 minutes without conceding a goal

• FC Cincinnati’s all-time best shutout streak lasted 312 minutes and spanned four matches ... after conceding a goal against Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez in the fifth minute on March 10, 2019, FCC and Spencer Richey did not give up another goal until Marco Fabian’s 47th-minute strike on March 30, 2019

Amaya, Gyau shine in return to Cincinnati• Midfielder Frankie Amaya and winger Joseph-Claude Gyau impressed in their first

match at Nippert Stadium in 2020• Amaya, the second-year pro, completed 51-of-54 passes for a passing accuracy of

94.4%, won 6-of-8 duels for a success rate of 75% and led all non-defenders with 64 touches

• Gyau, the Heineken Star of the Match, completed 34-of-36 passes for a passing accu-racy of 94.4%, had a team-high three crosses and recorded one shot on target

FC Cincinnati remain unbeaten in MLS home openers• With the scoreless draw against D.C. United, FC Cincinnati are still unbeaten through

two MLS home openers with a record of 1-0-1• FC Cincinnati won their first MLS home opener against the Portland Timbers, 3-0, on

March 17, 2019• FCC’s all-time, all-competition home opener record sits at 3-1-2

FCC add South Africa international Mokotjo • FC Cincinnati made their first addition of the Major League Soccer Secondary Transfer

Window when they announced the signing of South African midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo using Targeted Allocation Money on Thursday, Aug. 20

• Mokotjo, 29, made 26 appearances, including 25 starts, with English Championship side Brentford scoring one goal and adding two assists across all competitions last season

• The midfielder has made 338 career first-team appearances, including 285 starts, scoring 12 goals and adding 36 assists in 12 professional seasons in England, the Netherlands and South Africa

• Mokotjo joins FC Cincinnati after playing for SuperSport United (2008-09), Feyenoord (2009-13), Excelsior (2009-10), PEC Zwolle (2013-14), FC Twente (2014-17) and Brent-ford FC (2017-20)

Orange and Blue make two trades• FCC acquired an international roster slot through Dec. 31, 2020, from the New England

Revolution in exchange for midfielder/forward Kekuta Manneh ... Manneh made 29 appearances, including 16 starts, scoring four goals and adding three assists with the Orange and Blue since 2019

• FC Cincinnati acquired a 2021 MLS SuperDraft second-round selection from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for midfielder Fatai Alashe ... he made 26 appearances, including 14 starts, scoring two goals across all competitions for FC Cincinnati since 2018

GAME NOTES

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Kubo notches second FCC goal• Midfielder/forward Yuya Kubo recorded his team-leading second goal of the season

in the final match of the Group Stage against the New York Red Bulls• Last season, it took 12 matches for the Orange and Blue to have a multi-goal scorer

when Allan Cruz tallied his second goal of FCC’s inaugural season against the Montreal Impact

• Additionally, Kubo’s goal was the first to be scored by an FC Cincinnati player in a first half this season

To be Frank: Amaya is emerging• Midfielder Frankie Amaya scored his first professional goal in FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 win

against Atlanta United• The goal was Amaya’s first professional goal through 23 MLS regular-season appear-

ances• The midfielder has been a key player for the Orange and Blue in his second profes-

sional season, having played all but 11 minutes in six matches• Amaya was selected by FC Cincinnati with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2019

MLS SuperDraft

Stam cements first win as FCC head coach• Head coach Jaap Stam earned his first win with FC Cincinnati in the club’s 1-0

triumph over Atlanta United• Stam became the second-fastest FC Cincinnati head coach to record a win• Yoann Damet earned a win in his first match as head coach, while Alan Koch

claimed a victory in his third match and Ron Jans recorded his first win in his sixth match at the helm

• Stam has now recorded a win as a head coach in Major League Soccer (FC Cincin-nati), the EFL Championship (Reading) and the Eredivisie (PEC Zwolle, Feyenoord)

FCC play earliest match in club history• FC Cincinnati’s match against Atlanta United FC on July 16 is scheduled to be played

at 9 a.m. ET, marking the earliest match played in FCC history by four hours• FC Cincinnati have twice played at 1 p.m. in the club’s brief MLS history ... the

Orange and Blue played at 1 p.m. ET against the Montreal Impact on May 11, 2019 and at the New York Red Bulls on March 1, 2020

• FCC also competed in a 1 p.m. match as a USL club when they played New York Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena on June 2, 2018

Three FCC debuts at MLS is Back Tournament• Three FC Cincinnati players made their first-ever appearance for the club in the

MLS is Back Tournament opener against Columbus Crew SC: Saad Abdul-Salaam, Siem de Jong and Tom Pettersson

• de Jong and Pettersson also made their first-ever appearances in MLS• Abdul-Salaam joined the Orange and Blue in the offseason after being selected in

stage 2 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process• FCC officially acquired de Jong on Feb. 25, 2020; however, the midfielder was un-

available for each of the Orange and Blue’s first two regular season matches while he awaited his approved work visa

• Pettersson was acquired by FC Cincinnati on a free transfer on Dec. 19, 2019

#HellisReal played at neutral site for first time• FC Cincinnati’s first group stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament marked the

first time the #HellisReal derby was contested outside of Cincinnati or Columbus• The Orange and Blue have squared off with the Black and Gold four times across all

competitions, once in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup and three times in MLS regular-sea-son matches

FCC is Back!• Following 126 days without an MLS match, FC Cincinnati resumed MLS play with

their first group-stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament against Columbus Crew SC

• In comparison, FC Cincinnati had a gap of 147 days between their 2019 season finale (10/6/19 at DC) and their 2020 season opener (3/1/20 at NY)

Welkom, Jaap Stam• On May 21, General Manager Gerard Nijkamp announced the hiring of Jaap Stam as

the club’s head coach• Stam became the fourth head coach in the club’s MLS history• Stam joined FCC after coaching stints in England at Reading (2016-18), as well as in

his native Holland at PEC Zwolle (2018-19) and Feyenoord (2019)• As a player, Stam played for 15 years at some of the highest-profile clubs in the

world in the Netherlands, England and Italy – including PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Lazio, A.C. Milan and Ajax

Locadia Locked In• FC Cincinnati forward Jürgen Locadia will don the Orange and Blue for at least one

more MLS season• FCC and Brighton & Hove Albion agreed to extend the striker’s loan to June 30, 2021• Locadia scored in his MLS debut in the club’s season opener at New York Red Bulls

after coming off the bench• Locadia made his first MLS start at Atlanta United FC on March 7

MLS season suspended for nearly four months• The MLS season came to a halt on March 12 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

– just two days prior to FC Cincinnati’s scheduled home opener against D.C. United• Initially, the season was suspended for 30 days, however, additional assessment

determined a longer season suspension was the proper course of action• MLS resumed training in a three-phased approach ... individual workouts were

approved to begin on May 6, small group training sessions were then approved on May 30 and finally, full-team training sessions were approved to begin on June 4

First multi-goal comeback still awaits• On three separate occasions in their first two matches, FC Cincinnati narrowed a

two-goal deficit ... the Orange and Blue, however, were unable to level the scoreline at any point in the two matches

• Through 41 all-time MLS regular-season matches, FC Cincinnati are 0-24-0 when trailing by more than one goal in a match

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING“We look at it from game to game. We’re in a position now in how MLS made the program of the competition, that we need to look at it game to game, because we never know how the next schedule is going to be. The Columbus game, it’s a big game. We played against them as you know as well in Orlan-do, we started well for half an hour and after that, we lost it a bit and they dominated the game. They’ve been doing very well, but after that game, we’ve picked things up and we’ve done very well as well. The thing that we know as well as a team and where we’re at, we’re still in the building progress – of the club, but also with the team. We need to look at making progress every game.”- FCC head coach Jaap Stam on upcoming match against Columbus Crew SC

“I’m still a professional athlete, I do have a platform to where I can vocalize what’s been going on. I can use my platform to mirror the voice of millions of people that feel that they don’t have voice, but at the same time, I still got to go out there and handle business as usual. That being said, though, I know what’s going on. I’m sure everybody is aware of what’s going on. Just because we do play this game, that doesn’t mean we’re sweeping anything under the rug. We’re still going to take the game seriously if it’s played, when it’s played. We’re still going to be out there competing, trying to win. This is still fresh in our head, fresh in my head, but when it’s time to get out on the field, I have to get the job done.”- FCC winger Joseph-Claude Gyau on preparing for Saturday’s match amid dificult circumstances

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Dally joins Las Vegas Lights FC on loan• FCC announced that forward Rashawn Dally has been loaned to USL Championship

side Las Vegas Lights FC on Thursday, July 2 • During the 2019 season, the 23-year old made a combined 24 appearances, in-

cluding 16 starts, scoring two goals with FC Cincinnati and USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC across all competitions

• Dally was drafted by the Orange and Blue with the No. 49 overall selection in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft

• The forward has made six appearances, all starts, scoring two goals and adding two assists in the USL Championship this season

A Rey of promise in Charlotte• FC Cincinnati inked their top SuperDraft pick for a second consecutive year when the

club signed midfielder/forward Rey Ortiz on Friday, Feb. 21 ... FCC announced the loan of Ortiz to USL Championship side Charlotte Independence on Feb. 28.

• Ortiz, 23, played four seasons at the University of Portland (2016-19), where he made 64 appearances, including 50 starts ... the Acapulco, Mexico, native scored 14 goals and added 26 assists during his four collegiate seasons

• The winger has made seven appearances, including two starts, in the USL Champi-onship this season

In Cruz control to start the half• Since joining FC Cincinnati prior to the start of FC Cincinnati’s inaugural MLS sea-

son, Allan Cruz has been the club’s leading scorer with eight goals to his name.• The Costa Rican midfielder opened his 2020 account with his 46th-minute goal at

New York in FCC’s season opener• Of Cruz’s eight career goals in MLS, three have come in the first minute of either

half ... the midfielder twice tallied within the first minute last season – at Chicago on July 13, 2019 and at Montreal on Sept. 14, 2019

• Additionally, Cruz has also tallied twice within the first ten minutes of a match – he scored in the seventh minute against Montreal on May 11, 2019 and in the eighth minute against Vancouver on Aug. 3, 2019

Five FCC debuts highlight season opener• Five FC Cincinnati players made their first-ever appearance for the club in the

season opener at New York: Yuya Kubo, Haris Medunjanin, Adrien Regattin, Brandon Vazquez and Jurgen Locadia

• Kubo, Regattin and Locadia also made their first-ever appearances in MLS• Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union) and Vazquez (Atlanta United FC) both joined FC

Cincinnati in the offseason after spending the previous three seasons with their first-ever MLS clubs

New look XI in 2020 season opener• Of the 11 players to take the pitch for FCC’s season opener at New York, only two

were in the Orange and Blue’s starting lineup in their first-ever season opener at Seattle in 2019: Mathieu Deplagne and Kendall Waston

• Of the 11 starters from FCC’s 2019 season opener, only four players remain with FC Cincinnati as the club enters 2020: Deplagne, Waston, Nick Hagglund and Przemyslaw Tyton

• Of the 30 players on FCC’s current active roster, only 16 were on FC Cincinnati’s opening-day active roster when the club played Seattle Sounders FC on March 2, 2019

Damet held interim HC role for second time• For the second time in as many seasons, Yoann Damet assumed the role of interim

head coach for FC Cincinnati for the club’s first two matches of the season• The Frenchman was first appointed the role, and became the youngest head coach in

MLS history, on May 7, 2019 after former head coach Alan Koch was relieved of his duties• By earning a win against his former club, the Montreal Impact, on May 11, 2019,

Damet became the youngest head coach in MLS history to secure a win at 29 years and 53 days old

• In his first stint as interim head coach, Damet guided FCC to a 3-10-0 record in MLS regular-season matches

• While never holding the title of head coach permanently, Damet has coached more

MLS games than any other head coach in club history• In FC Cincinnati’s season opener, Damet became the first head coach in MLS history

to be a head coach under the age of 30 in multiple seasons

French Connection on the Right Flank• FC Cincinnati have begun the 2020 campaign with a pair of French-speaking

players on the right side of the pitch: defender Mathieu Deplagne and midfielder Adrien Regattin

• While the two players share a common language, they also have significant experience playing alongside one another ... the pair played in the youth setup at Montpellier HSC for multiple years

• While new to MLS in 2019, Deplagne was a fixture in FC Cincinnati’s lineup as he started 33 of 34 matches - most of all FC Cincinnati players

• An MLS newcomer in 2020, Regattin joins FC Cincinnati following a combined 10 seasons in the top divisions of France and Turkey

Saad brings playoff streak to FCC• Saad Abdul-Salaam was selected by FC Cincinnati in Stage 2 of the 2019 MLS

Re-Entry Process on Dec. 3, 2019• The defender comes to FC Cincinnati after making 86 appearances, including 60

starts, scoring one goal and adding 11 assists in five MLS seasons• In all five of Abdul-Salaam’s professional seasons, he has played for MLS Cup

Playoffs participants: Sporting Kansas City (2015-17), New York City FC (2018) and Seattle Sounders FC (2019)

MHTC officially open for business• FC Cincinnati officially opened their brand-new, state-of-the-art training facility,

the Mercy Health Training Center, on Nov. 6, 2019 ... the 34,000 square-foot facility is located on 24 acres just off I-275 in Milford, Ohio

• The facility features three full-size, lighted playing fields - two natural grass and one artificial turf - plus a separate, dedicated goalkeepers area

• Inside, the Mercy Health Training Center houses the FCC first team and Academy, as well as the technical staff, soccer operations and communications staffs, as well as members of other FCC departments

• It also includes a full-time dining facility, team lounge, auditorium, media work space, sports performance area, medical areas, equipment studio and storage, plus locker rooms, staff rooms and meeting spaces - as well as a barber shop

McLaughlin remains as last FCC original• FC Cincinnati have opened the 2020 MLS regular season with a single player who

has been rostered since the club’s inaugural USL Championship season in 2016: Jimmy McLaughlin

• The pacey midfielder missed all of the club’s inaugural MLS campaign after suffer-ing an ACL injury prior to the start of preseason

• After competing as a trialist during the first part of FC Cincinnati’s preseason, McLaughlin officially re-signed with the Orange and Blue on Feb. 7

• McLaughlin, 26, became the first player in club history to reach 100 appearances across all competitions when he started and played 67 minutes at Penn FC on Sept. 23, 2018

Cruz signs contract extension• Following his Golden Boot-winning campaign, Allan Cruz signed a multi-year con-

tract extension with FC Cincinnati ... the Orange and Blue signed the Costa Rican to a new contract on Nov. 7, 2019

• Cruz, 23, made 22 appearances, including 21 starts, for the Orange and Blue in the club’s first MLS season

• At the conclusion of the 2019 MLS regular season, Cruz was voted team MVP and FCC Players’ Player of the Year

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FC Cincinnati 2 at New York Red Bulls 3 March 1, 2020 at Red Bull Arena (Harrison, N.J.) Att. 15,703Scoring - CIN - Cruz (Vazquez, Garza) 46’, Locadia (unassisted) 83’RBNY - Duncan (Valot, Royer) 16’, Kaku (Valot, Duncan) 27’, Royer (Duncan) 70’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCIN 11 3 7 3 2RBNY 15 3 10 4 3

FC Cincinnati 1 at Atlanta United FC 2 March 7, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) Att. 69,301Scoring - CIN - Kubo (Regattin) 64’ATL - Barco (P. Martinez) 21’, Hyndman (Barco, P. Martinez) 55’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCIN 14 2 15 1 3ATL 8 3 10 4 2

Columbus Crew SC 4 at FC Cincinnati 0 July 11, 2020 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Orlando, Fla.) Att. N/AScoring - CLB - Zelarayán (unassisted) 27’, Zardes (Mokhtar) 30’, Zardes (Zelarayán) 49’, Mokhtar (Jimenez, Zelarayán) 60’CIN - None Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCLB 13 3 6 2 6CIN 6 2 14 1 1

FC Cincinnati 1 at Atlanta United FC 0 July 16, 2020 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Orlando, Fla.) Att. N/AScoring - CIN - Amaya (Regattin) 76’ATL - None Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCIN 12 3 19 0 5ATL 8 2 12 1 4

New York Red Bulls 0 at FC Cincinnati 2 July 22, 2020 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Orlando, Fla.) Att. N/AScoring - RBNY - NoneCIN - Kubo (unassisted) 43’, Valot (own goal) 56’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersRBNY 19 1 13 1 9CIN 4 4 14 1 1

D.C. United 0 at FC Cincinnati 0 Aug. 21, 2020 at Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio) Att. N/AScoring - DC- NoneCIN -None Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersDC 8 2 15 3 5CIN 10 1 10 2 4

FC Cincinnati 0 at Chicago Fire FC 3 Aug. 21, 2020 at Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) Att. N/AScoring - CIN - NoneCHI - Herbers (Gimenez) 2’, Medran (Aliseda) 10’, Aliseda (Sekulic, Collier) 67’ Shots Saves Fouls Offsides CornersCIN 8 4 19 2 1CHI 14 1 24 1 3

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@ NEW YORK RED BULLS @ ATLANTA UNITED FC vs COLUMBUS CREW SC @ ATLANTA UNITED vs NEW YORK RED BULLSL 2-3 MARCH 1, 2020 L 1-2 MARCH 7, 2020 L 0-4 JULY 11, 2020 W 1-0 JULY 16, 2020 W 2-0 JULY 22, 2020GK Richey GK Richey GK Tyton GK Tyton GK TytonRB Deplagne RB Deplagne RB Abdul-Salaam RWB Gyau (Abdul-Salaam 85’) RWB Gyau (Abdul-Salaam 90’+3’)CB Van der Werff CB Van der Werff CB Pettersson CB Deplagne CB DeplagneCB Waston © CB Waston © CB Waston © CB Waston © CB Waston © (Hagglund 88’)LB Garza (Gutman 82’) LB Garza (Gutman 80’) LB Garza (Gutman HT) CB van der Werff (Pettersson 70’) CB Pettersson CDM Medunjanin CDM Medunjanin CDM Medunjanin (Stanko 63’) LWB Gutman LWB Gutman CM Cruz CM Amaya (Vazquez 80’) CM Amaya CDM Medunjanin CDM MedunjaninCAM Amaya CAM Cruz CAM de Jong (Alashe 68’) CM Amaya (Alashe 90’+1’) CM AmayaRW Regattin RW Gyau (Regattin 61’) RW Manneh (Vazquez 53’) CM Stanko CM Stanko (Alashe 88’)LW Kubo (Manneh 79’) LW Kubo LW Kubo F Kubo F Kubo (de Jong 66’)CF Vazquez (Locadia 64’) CF Locadia CF Regattin (Cruz 63’) F Regattin (Vazquez 85’) F Regattin (Vazquez 66’)BENCH BENCH BENCH BENCH BENCH Tyton, Pettersson, Alashe, Stanko Tyton, Pettersson, Alashe, Stanko Richey, Edwards, Deplagne, Hagglund, Richey, Edwards, Hagglund, Bailey Edwards, Garza, Bailey, Cruz, Manneh, Bailey, McCabe Manneh, McCabe McCabevs D.C. UNITED @ CHICAGO FIRE FCT 0-0 AUGUST 21, 2020 l 0-3 AUGUST 25, 2020GK Tyton GK TytonRWB Gyau RWB Gyau CB Deplagne CB DeplagneCB Waston © CB Waston ©CB Pettersson CB Pettersson (van der Werff 74’)LWB Gutman LWB Gutman (Garza 74’)CDM Stanko (Reggatin 67’) CDM Stanko (Reggatin 59’)CM Amaya CM AmayaCM Kubo CM KuboF de Jong (Cruz HT’) F Cruz (de Jong 27’)F Locadia F Locadia (Vazquez 74’)BENCH BENCHEdwards, Garza, Hagglund, McCabe, Edwards, Hagglund, Bailey, McCabeVazquez

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#1 BOBBY EDWARDSGoalkeeper |6-6 | 225August 11, 1995 | Parsippany, N.J.Twitter: @RedwardsGK

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Jan. 20, 2020.

NOTES: A raw, but talented goalkeeper with upside ... a good shot-stopper and can move well for his size ... will receive considerable experience learning from Przemyslaw Tyton and Spencer Richey, as well as working with Head of Goalkeeping Jack Stern.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: N/AAssists: N/A

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: N/AAssist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance.

BEFORE MLS: Made 23 appearances in the Bluefin Sport Championship … recorded 12 clean sheets … logged a clean sheet in two consecutive games four times throughout the season .... made 62 starts in four collegiate seasons with three different programs.

#2 KENDALL WASTON U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENTDefender | 6-5 | 235 January 1, 1988 | Limón, Costa Rica.Twitter: @kwaston88

HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade on Dec. 11, 2018 from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for $450,000 GAM, $300,000 TAM and an international roster spot.

NOTES: One of the largest - if not the largest - field players in Major League Soccer ... a physical center back who isn’t afraid to challenge attackers ... a prime target on set pieces ... his native language is Spanish and he’s fluent in English ... he can also speak Portuguese when needed.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 2 (2x, last w/ VAN 8/18/18 vs. NY)Assists: 1 (4x, last w/ VAN 8/11/18 at POR)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 3/17/19 vs. PORAssist: w/ VAN 8/11/18 at POR

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25)

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts, in the tournament ... started and played the full 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... com-pleted 58-of-63 passes for a passing accuracy of 92.1% ... started the match against New York (July 22) ... was replaced by Nick Hagglund in the second half ... started and played the full game in the round of 16 against Portland (July 28) ... missed FC Cincinnati’s fourth penalty, over the crossbar, in the shootout.

MLS CAREER: Made 25 appearances, including 24 starts, scoring one goal in 2019 with FC Cincinnati ... scored the first home goal in MLS history for Cincinnati ... made 137 appear-ances, including 136 starts, in five years with Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2014-18) ... scored 15 goals as a Whitecap and added eight assists in five seasons ... contributed three goals and two assists in 2018 after a career-high four goals (and an assist) in 2017 en route to MLS Best XI honors ... helped Vancouver win the 2015 Canadian Championship ... has eight appearances (all starts) in Concacaf Champions League play. BEFORE MLS: Played for Saprissa (2006-14), and had loan stints with Universidad De Costa Rica (2010-11) and Municipal Perez Zeledon (2011-13).

COSTA RICA NATIONAL TEAM: Debuted with Costa Rican National Team in 2013 … has 37 caps and has scored six goals and added one assist … represented Costa Rica in the 2018 FIFA World Cup… scored Costa Rica’s first goal in the tournament against Switzerland (June 27) ... made three appearances during the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.

#3 TOM PETTERSSON INTERNATIONALDefender |6-3 | 183March 25, 1990 | Trollhättan, SwedenTwitter: @TomPettersson

HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired on a free transfer on Dec. 17, 2019.

NOTES: A sizeable center back that excels in ball possession and distribution ... a left-footed center back whose qualities mimic FC Cincinnati’s style of play ... a former captain of Swedish Allsvenskan side Östersunds FK.



2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including four starts ... was an unused substi-tute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... started and played 74 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Maikel van der Werff in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, including three starts ... made MLS debut, started and played the full 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... played 20 minutes as a substitute in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... replaced Maikel van der Werff in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played the full game in the Round of 16 game vs Portland (July 28)

BEFORE MLS: Appeared in 364 games, including 299 starts, across all competitions with Östersunds FK (2017-19) IFK Göteborg (2015-16), OH Leuven (2013-14), Åtvidabergs FF (2102-14), and FC Trollhättan (2007–11) ... made six appearances in the Europa League with Östersunds FK ... won the Allsvenskan Swedish League in 2017 ... scored 29 goals and contributed with 11 assists.

#4 GREG GARZADefender | 5-8 | 165August 16, 1991 | Grapevine, TexasTwitter: @gmgarza4

HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Atlanta United FC in exchange for $200,000 GAM and

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MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts ... started in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced by Caleb Stanko in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... completed 27-of-30 passes for a passing accuracy of 90% ... started and played the full game in the Round of 16 game vs Portland (July 28).

MLS BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Spent three seasons in Philadelphia (2017-19), where he made 109 appearances, including 108 starts, across all competitions ... scored six goals and contributed 19 assists. BEFORE MLS: Played with Maccabi Tel Aviv (2017-17), Deportivo la Coruna (2014-16), Gaziantepspor (2013-14), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2010-13), Valladolid (2008-10), Sparta Rotterdam (2006-07), AZ Alkmaar (2004-08) before joining Philadelphia Union ... made 33 appearances, including 30 starts, in international club tournaments, Europa League, Europa League Qualifying, and UEFA Cup ... made his professional debut against Roda JC (2/20/05).

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 60 appearances, including 47 starts, scoring nine goals and adding two assists ... made two appearances in the 2014 FIFA World Cup ... made his professional debut against Portugal (11/18/2009) in FIFA World Cup Qualifying ... scored his first goal against Slovakia (11/17/10) in an international friendly ... retired from international career in March 28, 2018.

#7 YUYA KUBO DESIGNATED PLAYER | INTERNATIONALMidfielder/Forward | 5-11 | 173December 24, 1993 | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati acquired forward Yuya Kubo as a Designated Player via transfer from KAA Gent on Jan. 9, 2020.

NOTES: A quick forward with elite skill on the ball ... can play as a striker, a central attacking midfielder or a left winger.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (2x last 7/22/20 vs. NY)Assists: N/A

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 7/22/20 vs. NYAssist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, all starts, and has scored a team-high two goals ... started and played 79 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... was replaced by Kekuta Manneh in the second half ... recorded first MLS and FCC goal at Atlanta (March 7) ... became the first FC Cincinnati player in 2020 to score a goal outside the 18-yard box ... recorded second goal of the season against New York (July 22) ...started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Has made four appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... started, played 66 minutes and scored second goal of the season against New York (July 22) ... completed 15-of-16 passes for a 93.8% passing accuracy ... was replaced by Siem de Jong in the second half ... started in the Round of 16 game vs Portland (July 28) and was replaced by de Jong in the second half.

BEFORE MLS: Appeared in 303 games, including 196 starts, across all competitions with KAA Gent (2017-19), FC Nurnberg (2018-19), BSC Young Boys (2013-17) and Kyota Sanga (2011-2013) ... netted 86 goals and added 23 assists in his professional club career ... made 29 appearances, including 20 starts, in international competitions. ... scored on his professional debut against Fagiano Okayama (4/24/11).

$250,000 TAM on Dec. 11, 2018.

NOTES: A pacey left-sided player who can get up and down the field as a fullback or wingback, but also lock down attackers in the defensive third ... fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, in addition to his native English.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (3x, last w/ ATL 4/15/18 vs. NYC)Assists: 1 (9x, last 3/1/20 at NY)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: w/ ATL 4/15/18 vs. NYCAssist: 3/1/20 at NY

2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts, and has added an as-sist ... started and played 82 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... recorded first FC Cincinnati assist on Allan Cruz’s 46th-minute strike ... was replaced by Andrew Gutman in the second half ... started and played 80 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... was replaced by Andrew Gutman in the second half ... made first appearance as a substitute and logged 16 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... replaced Andrew Gutman in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance, a start, in the tournament ... started and played 45 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced by An-drew Gutman at halftime ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) because of an injury.

MLS CAREER: Made 13 appearances, including 11 starts with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... spent two seasons in Atlanta (2017-18), where he made 42 appearances, including 40 starts ... won MLS Cup 2018 after starting all five playoff games ... posted three goals and added six assists in two years in Atlanta ... a 2017 MLS All-Star and started against Real Madrid.

BEFORE MLS: Played with Club Tijuana (2012-17), Atlas (2015) and Estoril Plata prior to joining Atlanta United … appeared in 84 games, including 55 starts, during his six years with Club Tijuana …crowned 2012 Liga MX Apertura Champion … made his professional debut in an Allianz Cup game against Penafiel (Jan. 2).

U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 10 caps, including seven starts ... started in a group stage game against Haiti (July 11) in the 2015 Gold Cup …. debuted with the national team in a friendly against Czech Republic (Sept. 3, 2014) ... called into camp in January 2019 under Gregg Berhalter, his first call-up since 2017 January camp.

#6 HARIS MEDUNJANIN INTERNATIONALMidfielder | 6-3 | 186March 8, 1985 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 5, 2019 after being selected in the 2019 End-of-Year Waivers Draft.

NOTES: A big, deep-lying playmaker who has emerged as one of MLS’ best distributors since joining the league with the Philadelphia Union in 2017 ... an “MLS Ironman” - has appeared in at least 30 matches in all three of his previous MLS campaigns.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (6x, last w/PHI 6/12/19 at MIN)Assists: 2 (5/14/17 w/PHI at DC)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: w/PHI 6/12/19 at MINAssist: w/PHI 9/1/19 vs ATL

2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7)

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JAPAN NATIONAL TEAM: Has made 13 appearances, including eight starts, scoring two goals and two assists with the Japan National Team ... made his debut against Oman (11/11/16) ... scored his first goal and recorded his first assist against United Arab Emirates (3/23/17) ... appeared at the U16, U17, U18, U19, U21, U22, U23 levels for Japan.

#8 ALLAN CRUZ DESIGNATED PLAYER | U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENTMidfielder | 5-7 | 156February 24, 1996 | Nicoya, Costa Rica

HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from CS Herediano (CRC) on Jan. 18, 2019.

NOTES: A midfielder who can help create in a box-to-box role ... prominent member of the Costa Rica National Team, he figures to play a significant role in the squad moving forward ... fluent only in his native Spanish and is currently trying to learn English.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (8x, last 3/1/20 at NY)Assists: 1 (7/6/19 vs. HOU)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 3/1/20 at NYAssist: 7/6/19 vs. HOU

2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including three starts, and has scored one goal ... scored FC Cincinnati’s first goal of 2020 in 90-minute shift in season opener at New York (March 1) ... scored within the first minute of a half for the third time in MLS career ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... replaced Siem de Jong at halftime against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... returned to the starting lineup against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Siem de Jong in the first half after picking up an injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made two appearances in the tournament ... made first appearance as a substitute against Columbus (July 11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... replaced Adrien Regattin in the 63rd minute ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) because of an injury ... replaced Adrien Regattin in the second half in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... scored Cincinnati’s second penalty in the shootout.

MLS CAREER: Made 22 appearances, including 21 starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 .... lead FC Cincinnati in scoring with seven goals ... became the first player to score multiple goals for FC Cincinnati ... scored two goals in the first minute of play in the season, be-coming the only MLS player to score multiple first minute goals ... contributed one assist in the season ... voted team MVP for the 2019 season.

BEFORE MLS: Spent five two seasons with Club Herediano (2017-19) and four seasons with CS Uruguay de Coronado (2013-2014) … Made a combined 27 appearances, including 26 starts, and scored five goals and added three assists across all competitions during the 2018-19 season ... made eight appearances, including seven starts, and scored one goal in the 2018 Scotiabank Concacaf League … made 24 top-flight appearances with CS Uruguay de Coronado.

COSTA RICA NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 15 caps and has scored two goals for the Ticos ... made his senior team debut on September 7, 2018 against South Korea … scored his first goal with Costa Rica against Peru on Nov. 20, 2018 ... made four appearances during the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. ... scored and recorded an assist in Costa Rica’s group stage match against Nicaragua on June 16.

#9 ADRIEN REGATTIN INTERNATIONALMidfielder/Forward | 5-5 | 149August 22, 1991 | Champigny-sur-Marne, France

HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati signed midfielder Adrien Regattin on Feb. 5, 2020.

NOTES: A high-energy right winger that has no fear in taking on defenders in one-v-one

situations ... while small in stature, creates opportunities by cutting inside and delivering crosses into the box ... has great vision and will look to spring the attack forward when in possession in the middle third.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: N/AAssists: 1 (2x last 7/16/20 at ATL)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: N/AAssist: 7/16/20 at ATL

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, including four starts, and has registered two assists ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... recorded an assist on Yuya Kubo’s goal in 29-minute shift at Atlanta (March 7) ... replaced Joseph-Claude Gyau in the second half .... played 23 minutes against D.C United (Aug.21) after replacing Caleb Stanko in the second half ... played 31 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) after replacing Stanko in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts ... started and played 63 minutes against Columbus (July 11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... replaced by Allan Cruz in the second half ... recorded the game-winning assist in 85-minute shift against Atlanta (July 16) ... was replaced by Brandon Vazquez in the second half ... started and played 66 minutes against New York (July 22) ... was replaced by Brandon Vazquez in the second half ... started and played 59 minutes against Portland (July 28) ... was replaced by Allan Cruz in the second half.

BEFORE MLS: Has made 279 appearances, including 163 starts, scoring 25 goals and adding 27 assists across all competitions with Akhisarspor (2018-19), Osmanlıspor (2016-18), and Toulouse (2009-16) ... made 14 appearances, including 10 starts, in the Europa League ... made his professional debut against Montpellier (12/13/09) ... recorded his first assist against Montpellier (4/18/10) ... scored against OGC Nice (8/20/11).

MOROCCO NATIONAL TEAM: Made one appearance with the Morocco national team against Togo (11/14/12).

#10 JÜRGEN LOCADIA DESIGNATED PLAYER | INTERNATIONALForward | 6-4 | 188November 7, 1993 | Emmen, Netherlands

HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion as a Designated Player on Feb. 3, 2020.

NOTES: A complete center forward who possesses skill and strength ... with a sizeable frame, he provides a physicality inside the box ... elite finisher who can score in any fashion.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (3/1/20 at NY)Assists: N/A

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 3/1/20 at NYAssist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts, and has scored a goal ... played 26 minutes as a second-half substitute and scored first career MLS goal in season opener at New York (March 1) ... led all FC Cincinnati players in total shots (4) and shots on goal (3) ... leads all MLS players who have played at least 40 minutes in shots per 90 (6.21) ... replaced Brandon Vazquez in the second half ... earned first MLS start and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... started and played 74 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Brandon Vazquez in the second half.

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#12 SAAD ABDUL-SALAAMDefender | 6-4 | 185September 8, 1991 | Gahanna, OhioTwitter: @Saad_Abdul

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 16, 2019 after being selected first overall in Stage 2 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process.

NOTES: A tall, versatile defender that can play in anywhere along the backline ... has been to the MLS Cup Playoffs in all five of his professional seasons.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (w/SKC 6/3/17 vs MIN)Assists: 1 (6x last w/NYC 3/24/18 at NE)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: w/SKC 6/3/17 vs MINAssist: w/NYC 3/24/18 at NE

2020 SEASON: Has made three appearances, including one start ... was unavailable against D.C United (Aug. 21) and Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) due to injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, including one start ... made FCC debut, started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... played five minutes as a second-half substitute against Atlanta (July 16) ... replaced Joseph-Claude Gyau in the second half ... logged one minute as a second-half substitute against New York (July 22) ... replaced Joseph-Claude Gyau as a stoppage-time substitute.

MLS BEFORE CINCINNATI: Has five years of MLS playing experience, having played for Sporting Kansas City (2015-17) New York City FC (2018) and Seattle Sounders (2019) ... has made three loan stints during the course of professional career with NASL side San Antonio Scorpions (2015) and USL Championship clubs Phoenix Rising FC (2018) and Tacoma Defiance (2019) ... won the 2019 MLS Cup with Seattle Sounders FC and the 2017 U.S. Open Cup with Sporting Kansas City ... has made 86 career appearances, including 60 starts, scoring one goal and adding 11 assists ... made MLS debut on May 20, 2015 against the New England Revolution.

#14 NICK HAGGLUNDDefender | 6-1 | 196September 14, 1992 | Cincinnati, OhioTwitter: @Nickismyname

HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Toronto on Jan. 23, 2019 with the No. 24 Allocation Ranking in exchange for $150,000 in General Allocation Money in 2019, $100,000 in Targeted Alloca-tion Money in 2020 and the No. 1 Allocation Ranking.

NOTES: A hometown boy, Hagglund plays in Cincinnati where he grew up, played as a youth and played collegiately at Xavier University ... both his wife (his high school sweetheart) and his entire families still live in Cincinnati ... a versatile defender, can play in the middle in a four-back system, or outside in a three-back line ... very vocal on the field ... also a serious threat on the end of both attacking set pieces as a scorer, or defensively ... has tremendous leaping ability ... speaks conversational Spanish.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 2 (2x, last w/ TOR 6/13/18 vs. DC)Assists: 1 (4x, last w/ TOR 4/18/15 at DAL)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: w/ TOR 7/14/18 at ORLAssist: w/ TOR 4/18/15 at DAL

2020 SEASON: Has made one appearance ... made season debut and recorded two minutes of playing time in second-half substitute appearance vs. New York (July 22) ... replaced Kendall Waston in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance and scored one goal in the tournament ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage matches against Columbus (July 11), Atlanta (July 16) and New York (July 22) because of an injury ... replaced Caleb Stanko in the 72nd minute in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... scored from the penalty spot to tie the game ... had his penalty shot attempt saved in the shootout

BEFORE MLS: Made 259 appearances, including 172 starts, across all competitions with PSV Eindhoven (2011-18), Brighton & Hove Albion (2018-20), 1899 Hoffenheim (2019-20) ... secured the 2012 Dutch Cup ... captured the Eredivisie in back-to-back seasons (2014-15, 2015-16) ... back-to-back Dutch Super Cup winner (2016-17) ... scored in professional debut against VVSB Noordwijkerhout (9/21/2011) in the KNVB Cup ... made 30 appearances in international tournaments, including eight appearances in the Champions League.

#11 SIEM DE JONG INTERNATIONALMidfielder | 6-1 | 168January 28, 1989 | Doetinchem, Netherlands

HOW ACQUIRED: Via free transfer on Feb. 20, 2020

NOTES: An experienced attacking midfielder who possesses an exceptional soccer IQ and an ability to set up the attack, either for teammates or for himself ... is versatile in his attacking ability, can play as a second striker.



2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including two starts ... was unavailable for selection in first two matches, at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7), while ob-taining P1 Visa. made FC Cincinnati debut and played 68 minutes against Columbus (July 11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... was replaced by Fatai Alashe in the second half ... started and played 45 minutes against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... was replaced by Allan Cruz at halftime ... played 63 minutes as a first half substitute against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... replaced Cruz in the first half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, including a start ... made FC Cincinnati debut and played 68 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... was replaced by Fatai Alashe in the second half ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) because of an injury ... played 24 minutes as a second-half substitute against New York (July 22) ... replaced Yuya Kubo in the second half ... played 32 minutes in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... replaced Yuya Kubo in the second half ... scored Cincinnati’s first penalty attempt in the shootout.

BEFORE MLS: Has made 347 career appearances, including 253 starts, scoring 102 goals and adding 59 assists in 13 professional seasons in the top divisions of the Netherlands, England and Australia ... joins FC Cincinnati after playing for AFC Ajax (2007-14, 2017-20), Newcastle United (2014-17), PSV Eindhoven (2016-17) and Sydney FC (2018-19) ... has won four Eredivisie titles (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), two Dutch Super Cups (2010, 2014), one Dutch Cup (2010) and one A-League Championship (2019) during his career ... has made a combined 47 appearances, including 40 starts, scoring six goals and adding one assist across UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches.

NETHERLANDS NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned six career caps, scoring two goals with the Netherlands national team … made senior national team debut in international friendly at Ukraine on Aug. 11, 2010 … registered a brace in international friendly at Indonesia on June 7, 2013 … made most recent international appearance in international friendly against Colombia on Nov. 19, 2013.

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2020 SEASON: Has made six appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 90 minutes against D.C United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Has made three appearances, all starts ... made MLS is Back Tournament debut and played 90 minutes against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played the full 90 minutes against Portland (July 28) in the Round of 16 matchup.

MLS CAREER: Made 32 appearances, all starts, scoring one goal and adding two assists in first MLS season ... started the first 27 matches of the 2019 season ... played the first 1,587 minutes of the season BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 148 appearances, including 126 starts, in nine seasons in France with HSC Montpellier (2010-2017) and ES Troyes AC (2017-18) ... scored one goal and added five assists ... was part of the squad that claimed Montpellier’s first-ever Ligue 1 title in 2011-12.

#18 SPENCER RICHEYGoalkeeper | 6-1 | 192May 30, 1992 | Seattle, Wash.Twitter: @spencerichey18

HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Vancouver on Dec. 9, 2018.

NOTES: Accomplished at shot-stopping, and playing quickly with the ball at his feet ... provides a strong vocal presence behind the backline.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Saves: 6 (2x, last 7/13/19 at CHI)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Shutout: 3/24/19 at NE

2020 SEASON: Has made two starts and has posted a 0-2-0 record ... started and made three saves in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and made two saves at Atlanta (March 7) ... was unavailable against D.C. (Aug. 21) and Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) due to an injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not made an appearance ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against New York (July 22) and the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) due to an injury.

MLS CAREER: Made 19 appearances and posted a 5-12-2 record with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made season debut and recorded three saves at Atlanta (March 10) ... first MLS start since March 18, 2017 with Vancouver ... recorded first MLS win, first MLS shutout and made three saves for a second consecutive match against Portland (March 17) ...drafted by Vancouver in the third round - 61st overall - in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft and then signed with the club ... played two seasons for WFC 2, and also saw action during the Whitecaps’ 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League run ... moved up to the MLS squad for the 2017 season and split time between Whitecaps FC and WFC 2.

#19 BRANDON VAZQUEZForward | 6-2 | 198October 14, 1998 | Chula Vista, Calif.Twitter: @Brvndonv

HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired from Nashville SC in exchange for $150,000 in Targeted Alloca-tion Money on Nov. 19, 2019.

NOTES: A developing center forward who has the physical tools required for the position ... an aerial threat on set pieces.

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MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance ... made season debut and played two minutes as a second-half substitute against New York (July 22) ... replaced Kendall Waston in the second half.

MLS CAREER: Made 21 appearances, including 19 starts with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... spent five seasons with Toronto FC (2014-18) after being drafted 10th overall in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft ... helped Toronto win the 2017 Supporters’ Shield and 2017 MLS Cup 2017 ... two-time Canadian Cup Champion (2016, 2018) ... has played in two MLS Cup championship games (2016, 2017) … overall, made 88 league appearances (67 starts) with five goals and four assists in Toronto ... made 20 appearances, including 15 starts, while scoring three goals in 2018 ... stepped into the lineup as a rookie, making 25 appearances (23 starts) while adding two goals and three assists in 2014 … recorded first professional goal and brace against Portland Timbers (Sept. 27).

#16 ZICO BAILEY HOMEGROWN PLAYERDefender | 5-7 | 135August 27, 2000 | Henderson, Nev.Twitter: @ZicoBailey

HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati acquired the Homegrown rights to defender Zico Bailey from the LA Galaxy in exchange for FC Cincinnati’s natural 2020 MLS SuperDraft fourth-round selection (No. 81) on Dec. 12, 2019.

NOTES: A young prospect who has experience both in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system with the LA Galaxy, as well as professional experience in Sweden and Denmark.


LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goals: N/AAssists: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance ... was unavailable against D.C United (Aug. 21) due to an injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance.

BEFORE MLS: Spent time with Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF (2019) and Danish third-division club FC Helsingör (2019) ... Made five appearances in the USL Championship with LA Galaxy II ... made USL Championship debut against Orange County SC on April 22, 2017.

#17 MATHIEU DEPLAGNE INTERNATIONALDefender | 6-0 | 175October 1, 1991 | Montpellier, France

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 19, 2018 as a free agent.

NOTES: Played mainly outside back in France, but can also move inside centrally as part of a three- or four-man backline ... displays great timing on tackles and an ability to snuff out the opponent’s attack ... fluent in his native French, but is also conversational in English and Spanish.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (3/17/19 vs. POR)Assists: 1 (2x, last 8/3/19 vs. VAN)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 3/17/19 vs. PORAssist: 8/3/19 vs. VAN

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HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 13, 2018 as a free agent.

NOTES: A tall, athletic goalkeeper that has a great reach and a knack for making sensa-tional saves that require quick reactions ... speaks fluent Polish and is conversational in Spanish while he focuses on improving his English here in the States.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Saves: 5 (2x, last 8/31/19 at DAL)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Shutout: 8/21/20 vs. DC

2020 SEASON: Has made five starts and has posted a 2-2-1 record ... was an unused sub-stitute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7) ... made one save en route to third shutout of campaign against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... went 302 minutes without conceding a goal ... recorded four saves against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) .

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts ... made season debut in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... registered two saves ... made three saves and recorded a shutout in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... made a season-high four saves and recorded a second consecutive shutout in group-stage match against New York (July 22) ... started in the round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... made a tournament-high seven saves.

MLS CAREER: Made 14 appearances and posted a 1-10-3 record with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... had three shutouts on the year. BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 208 appearances, including 202 starts, in 13 seasons in the top flights of Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany ... played for Górnik Leczna (2005-07), Roda JC Kerkrade (2007-11), PSV Eindhoven (2011-2015), Elche CF (2014-15), VfB Stuttgart (2015-16) and Deportivo de La Coruña (2016-18) ... recorded 50 shutouts across all competitions ... made a combined 12 appearances in UEFA Europa League matches.

POLAND NATIONAL TEAM: Has 14 career senior national team caps with Poland since mak-ing his debut in 2010, including three appearances at the 2012 UEFA European Champi-onship, which was co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine … In addition, he has played in three World Cup qualifiers and eight international friendlies.

#23 MAIKEL VAN DER WERFF INTERNATIONALDefender | 6-1 | 181April 22, 1989 | Hoorn, Netherlands

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) on July 2, 2019.

NOTES: An experienced center back who is an asset in buildup play ... a vocal leader who has worn the captain’s armband for Vitesse and FC Cincinnati.



2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... made his first appearance as a substitute against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... replaced Tom Pettersson in the 74th minute.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance, a start, in the tournament ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) because of an injury ... made MLS is Back Tournament debut and played 70 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... was replaced by Tom Pettersson in the second half ...

Goals: 1 (3x last w/ATL 7/18/19 vs HOU)Assists: 1 (4x last 3/1/20 at NY)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: w/ATL 9/26/19 at NYCAssist: 3/1/20 at NY

2020 SEASON: Has made six appearances, including one start, and has added an assist ... started and played 64 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... recorded first FC Cincinnati assist on Allan Cruz’s 46th-minute strike ... was replaced by Jürgen Locadia in the second half ... played 10 minutes as a second-half substitute at New York (March 1) ... replaced Yuya Kubo in the second half ... played 16 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... replaced Jurgen Locadia in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances ... played 37 minutes as a sec-ond-half substitute in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced Kekuta Manneh in the second half ... played five minutes as a second-half substitute in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... replaced Adrien Regattin in the second half ... played 24 minutes as a second-half substitute in group-stage match against New York (July 22) ... replaced Adrien Regattin in the second half.

MLS CAREER BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Made 32 appearances, including four starts, scoring three goals and contributing three assists in three MLS seasons with Atlanta United FC (2017-19) ... Raised the MLS Cup with Atlanta in the 2018 season and the U.S. Open Cup in 2019 ... Scored in MLS debut against Real Salt Lake on April 23, 2017.

#20 JIMMY McLAUGHLINMidfielder/Forward | 5-8 | 150 April 30, 1993 | Malvern, Pa.Twitter: @j_mclaughliniii

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 10, 2018 as a free agent from FC Cincinnati (USL).

NOTES: A pacey wide midfielder that typically provides a spark off the bench ... became the first player in club history to record 100 appearances across all competitions ... the only remaining player to have been with the FC Cincinnati organization from the club’s first USL season in 2016 ... suffered a knee injury prior to the start of 2019 preseason and was forced to miss the entire season.



2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance. ... was unavailable against D.C (Aug. 21) and Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) due to an injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage matches against Columbus (July 11), Atlanta (July 16) and New York (July 22) and round of 16 matchup against Portland (July 28) because of an injury.

MLS CAREER: Missed the entire 2019 season with a season-ending injury ... Philadelphia Union’s second-ever Homegrown signee in 2011 ... made MLS debut on Oct. 24, 2012 against Sporting KC ... loaned to Harrisburg City Islanders (USL) for short spells in 2012 and 2013 until he spent the full 2014 campaign on loan in Harrisburg ... in 2015, he was again loaned sparingly to Harrisburg ... signed with Cincinnati as an original player in November 2015.

#22 PRZEMYSLAW TYTON INTERNATIONALGoalkeeper | 6-5 | 187January 4, 1987 | Zamosc, Poland

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NOTES: A defensive-minded midfielder that has experience at center back ... fluent in German in addition to his native English, and is also conversational in Spanish.



2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including four starts ... was an unused sub-stitute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 67 minutes against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... was replaced by Adrien Regattin in the second half ... started and played 59 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Regattin in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, including three starts ... made season debut and played 27 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced Haris Medunjanin in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 88 minutes in group-stage match against New York (July 22) ... started and played 72 minutes against Portland (July 28) in the Round of 16 match ... was replaced by Jurgen Locadia in the second half

MLS CAREER: Made 22 appearances, including 15 starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made MLS and FC Cincinnati debut and played four minutes as a substitute in season opener at Seattle (March 2). BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 113 appearances, including 97 starts, in eight seasons with SC Freiburg, SC Freiburg II and the SC Freiburg U-19s ... scored three goals and added eight assists ... spent the 2016-17 season on loan in the Swiss Super League with Liechtenstein side FC Vaduz ... made a combined 28 appearances, including 21 starts ... recorded two assists.

U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Has one cap for the United States Men’s National Team ... made his international debut in a World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago on Sept. 7, 2016 ... previously served as captain for the U.S. U-20 MNT during the 2013 Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

#36 JOSEPH-CLAUDE GYAUMidfielder/Forward | 5-10 | 170September 16, 1992 | Silver Spring, Md.

HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from MSV Duisburg on Aug. 7, 2019.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: N/AAssists: 1 (9/29/19 vs. ORL)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: N/AAssist: 9/29/19 vs. ORL

2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, all starts ... was suspended for season-opener at New York (March 1) after receiving a red card in the 2019 MLS regular-season finale at D.C. United ... made 2020 season debut in a start and played 61 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... was replaced by Adrien Regattin in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes against D.C United (Aug. 21) ... completed 34-of-36 passes for a passing accuracy of 94.4%. ... started and played 90 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, all starts ... was unavailable for selection against Columbus (July 11) because of an injury ... made MLS is Back Tournament debut and played 85 minutes in a start against Atlanta (July 16) ... created a team-high four chances in first win of season ... started and played 89 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played 89 minutes in the round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... was replaced by Kekuta Manneh in the second half

was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against New York (July 22) and in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 22) because of an injury.

MLS CAREER: Made 10 appearances, all starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made MLS and FC Cincinnati debut and played 90 minutes at Toronto FC on July 27, 2019. BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 247 first-team appearances, including 207 starts, during the course of his 11 professional seasons in the Netherlands ... played for FC Volendam (2008-13), PEC Zwolle (2013-15) and Vitesse (2015-19) ... scored 23 goals and added 19 assists across all competitions ... two-time winner of the Dutch Cup (2014, 2017) and claimed the 2015 Johan Cruyff Shield.

#24 FRANKIE AMAYA GENERATION ADIDASMidfielder | 5-5 | 144September 26, 2000 | Santa Ana, Calif.Twitter: @frankie_amaya

HOW ACQUIRED: Selected with No. 1 selection in 2019 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 11, 2019.

NOTES: Has exceptional vision in the midfield and is always looking to pick out a threat-ening pass ... small in stature, but possesses quick feet to keep opposing defenders off-balance ... FC Cincinnati’s youngest player and is one of only two players on the roster born in the 2000s ... left UCLA after one semester and one season of college soccer ... fluent in both Spanish and English.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: 1 (7/16/20 at ATL)Assists: N/A

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: 7/16/20 at ATLAssist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, all starts, and has scored one goal ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... led all FC Cincinnati players in tackles (7) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and played 90 minutes against D.C United (Aug. 21) ... completed 51-of-54 passes for a passing accuracy of 94.4%. ... started and played 90 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts, and has scored one goal ... started and played all 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... scored first professional goal, the game-winning goal, against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played 59 minutes against Portland (July 28) in the Round of 16 match ... was replaced by Fatai Alashe in the second half.

MLS CAREER: Made 19 appearances, including 15 starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made professional debut by replacing Allan Cruz in the second half against Philadelphia on March 30, 2019. BEFORE MLS: Made 14 appearances, including 10 starts, scoring two goals and adding two assists as a freshman at UCLA ... named Freshman All-American, First Team All-Pac-12, and Second Team All-Far West Region ... became the first UCLA fresh-man to earn first team all-league status since 2015.

U.S. U-20 MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Member of the United States U-20 Men’s National Team that won the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship, ensuring a spot in 2019 U-20 World Cup ... made his debut and scored his first goal against France on March 21, 2018 ... most recently called in for a training camp in Spain and a pair of friendlies against France and Japan in March 2019.

#33 CALEB STANKOMidfielder | 5-10 | 178July 26, 1993 | Holly, Mich.

HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from SC Freiburg (GER) on Jan. 23, 2019.

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MLS CAREER: Made seven appearances, including four starts, adding one assist with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made FC Cincinnati and MLS debut and played a 27-minute shift as a second-half substitute at Columbus Crew SC (Aug. 10) ... recorded first MLS assist in last home game of the season against Orlando City SC on Sept. 29, 2019. BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 172 appearances, including 118 starts, in nine seasons with TSG Hoffenheim (2011-14), FC St. Pauli (2012-13), Borussia Dortmund (2014-16), SG Sonnenhof Großaspach (2017-18) and MSV Duisburg (2018-19) ... scored 21 goals and added 13 assists ... made first-ever Bundesliga appearance on with TSG Hoffenheim on April 26, 2014.

U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Has three caps for the United States Men’s National Team ... made his international debut in an international friendly against Czech Republic on Sept. 3, 2014 ... returned to the pitch on the international stage last year, when the USMNT hosted Jamaica on June 5 in an international friendly prior to the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.

#96 ANDREW GUTMAN HOMEGROWN PLAYERDefender | 6-0 | 170October 2, 1996 | Hinsdale, Ill.

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on loan from Celtic FC through the 2020 MLS season on Aug. 1, 2019.

NOTES: The 2018 MAC Hermann Trophy Award winner who provides an attacking threat at outside back. Likes to get forward, but also strong in defense.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:Goals: N/AAssists: 1 (8/17/19 vs. NYC)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:Goal: N/AAssist: 8/17/19 vs. NYC

2020 SEASON: Has made six appearances, including three starts ... played eight minutes as a second-half substitute in season opener at New York (March 1) ... replaced Greg Gar-za in the second half ... played 10 minutes as a second-half substitute at Atlanta (March 7) ... replaced Greg Garza in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... started and played 74 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Greg Garza in the second half.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, including three starts ... played 45 minutes as a second-half substitute in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced Greg Garza at halftime ... earned first start of season and played 90 minutes against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played the full match in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28).

MLS CAREER: Made seven appearances, including five starts, adding one assist with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made FC Cincinnati and MLS debut in 90-minute performance at Columbus Crew SC on Aug. 10, 2019 ... recorded first FCC and MLS assist in 90-minute per-formance against NYCFC on Aug. 17, 2019. BEFORE MLS: Signed first professional contract with Celtic FC on January 31, 2019 ... Played four seasons at Indiana University (2015-18) and started 90 matches ... scored 20 goals and added 17 assists in his career with the Hoosiers ... winner of the 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy, the annual award given to college soccer’s best overall player ... named Indiana University’s male athlete of the year for 2018-19 ... First-Team All-American (2018) ... Top Drawer Soccer National Player of the Year (2018) ... First-Team Best XI by Top Drawer Soccer (2018) ... Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2018) ... First-Team All-Big Ten (2018).

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