New Guys already winning?
It is only an intrasquad competition, but the three new signings are Friday champs in Milford. Do any of the three start tomorrow?
[Infotbal] Czech media profile on David Doudera: "The constant pressure to win was too much. I started to feel like a robot"
DD gives his take on his departure from Slavia Prague and settling in Cincinnati with the help of Pavel Bucha. Translation in the comments
Former player Alvaro Barreal cleared to return for tomorrow's Sao Paulo classic
Doctors are shocked that his injured left thigh is not only 100%, but now 125%. And none of this minutes limit stuff, A.B. says he is ready to play the full 90 for Santos FC. He had been expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. He returns in just over three.
Three Years Ago Today: September 30, 2023
Miss these guys.......
Pavel Bucha Goal and a new signing runs onto the pitch
New guy has pace like Echenique
FCC2 loan forward Cheikhou Niang to Detroit City FC for the remainder of the 2026 season
Cheikou has 6 goals in 13 starts for FCC2. Loan will allow the club to evaluate the player against better competition. This also opens up minutes at forward for Kristian Fletcher and loanee Martin Vasquez whom the FO will have to make a decision on whether to exercise his purchase option at the end of the season.
Noonan Presser 9/8: Improving the defense collectively, Sami Gidi clearing concussion protocol, return to the US Open Cup
How to improve the defense?: Communication, Connectivity, Leadership; Gidi cleared to travel and play this morning; "It's nice to be back in the Open Cup. Missed it."
Andrei Chirila called up to Romania U21
Squad is set to play 3 matches 9/25-10/6 vs Spain, Finland, & Cyprus.
On this Labor Day we honor new signing David Douděra, a hard working and intense player I think we are all going to love (and who practiced today!)*
*= practiced today off to the side as he waits on the completion of his immigration paperwork.
Alvaro Barreal joins former players Brenner and Yerson Mosquera among those injured: Type 2A injury of the biceps femoris muscle in the left thigh; recovery time 15-30 days.
Brenner (turf toe) : Out 3-4 months // Mosquera (ankle ligament): Out 4-6 weeks
Injury Updates from today's presser: Gidi out for DC match; expected return is for Philly next week; Fletcher sidelined with knee soreness (precautionary)
On Gidi and Bucha eventually moving back to central midfield: "We now have options to see both of those players in their natural positions"
[Chapley] Albright: Club looks to add one or two more signings; On Doudera: Bucha approved; On Malatini: "He's a worker. He's a winner....his ceiling is not yet reached."
Front office evaluated 300 CBs and found only 4 candidates that fit what they wanted.
[Deich Stube] What's holding up the Julian Malatini loan
Analysis in Germany from this morning. My understanding is that as long as the paper work (that shows mutual agreement between clubs) is filed with the MLS office before the deadline, an official announcement to the public may not be made for days and the player may not arrive for some time.
Julian Malatini Scouting Report: "Malatini’s impressive ball-carrying skills allow him to navigate the field confidently. Proficiency in jumping techniques and dominance in aerial duels underscore his prowess in defensive situations......
.....Calmness under pressure, coupled with precise short passes, showcases his ability to maintain possession and initiate attacks from deep positions. Strong clearances add to his defensive reliability." --Total Football Analysis
David Douděra's 3 goals in the Europa League
A sample of the rumored new signing's stellar goals on the big stage: a backpost run rebound vs Sheriff (Moldova), a header vs Servette (Switzerland), & a banger vs AC Milan (Italy)
Former FC Cincinnati homegrown player Quimi Ordonez earns USL player of the week honors following his hat trick vs Orange County
The Fort Thomas native is starting off hot with his new club FC Tulsa.
Noonan on Transfer Window: "We are still looking. There are a lot of conversations about different options....I am not going to promise anything......."
"We won't make an addition just to make a splash or to say we were active. It has to make sense."