GAME NOTES

MLS REGULAR SEASON 2020 SCHEDULE

MATCHDAY #8 MLS Record: 2-4-1
FC Cincinnati (2-4-1, 7 pts.) vs. Home: 1-1-1 Away: 1-3-0
Columbus Crew SC (5-1-1, 16 pts.) All Competitions: 2-4-2 MLS is Back: 2-1-1
Saturday, August 29, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. ET DATE OPPONENT TV RESULT TIME/SCORE
Nippert Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio
MLS REGULAR SEASON
LOCAL TV: WSTR Star64 MARCH
IN-REGION VIDEO STREAM: fccincinnati.com Sun. 1 at New York Red Bulls Star64 L 2-3
Sat. 7 at Atlanta United FC Star64 L 1-2
OUT-OF-REGION VIDEO STREAM: ESPN+
LOCAL RADIO: WDJO (99.5 FM | 107.9 FM | 1480 AM) MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT GROUP STAGE
JULY
AUDIO STREAM: TuneIn App, fccincinnati.com Sat. 11 COLUMBUS CREW SC FS1/TSN/TUDN L 0-4
TALENT: Tom Gelehrter (play-by-play), Kevin McCloskey (analyst), Thu. 16 at Atlanta United FC ESPN/TSN W 1-0
Wed. 22 NEW YORK RED BULLS ESPN/TSN W 2-0
Alex Stec (sideline)
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT KNOCKOUT STAGE
JULY
Tues. 28 at Portland Timbers ESPN/TSN T 1-1 (2-4 L)

POSSIBLE STARTING XI MLS REGULAR SEASON

AUGUST
Fri. 21 D.C. UNITED Star64 T 0-0
7 - KUBO 10 - LOCADIA Tues. 25 at Chicago Fire FC Star64 L 0-3
7GP, 7GS | 2G, 0A 4GP, 3GS | 1G, 0A Sat. 29 COLUMBUS CREW SC Star64 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER
Wed. 2 CHICAGO FIRE FC Star64 7:30 p.m.
24 - AMAYA 11 - DE JONG Sun. 6 at Columbus Crew SC Star64 7:30 p.m.
7GP, 7GS | 1G, 0A 4GP, 2GS | 0G, 0A Sat. 12 at New York City FC Star64 7 p.m.
Home games in CAPS

33 - STANKO
5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A
96 - GUTMAN 36 - GYAU
7GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A 5GP, 5GS | 0G, 0A

3 - PETTERSSON 2 - WASTON 17 - DEPLAGNE

5GP, 4GS | 0G, 0A 7GP, 7GS | 0G, 0A 6GP, 6GS | 0G, 0A

22 - TYTON
5GP, 5GS
5GS | 1.40 GAA, .612%, 3 SHO
SHO

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 FC CINCINNATI VS. COLUMBUS CREW SC
2020 BY THE NUMBERS SERIES HISTORY
CINCINNATI______________________________________________________ COLUMBUS Overall Record: 1-2-1 Home: 1-2-0 Away: 0-0-1
7______________________________ Games Played______________________________ 7 MLS: 0-2-1 USOC: 1-0-0
2-4-1_____________________________Record______________________________ 5-1-1
7_________________________________ Points________________________________ 16 Date Location (Stadium) Result Score Notes
10th/MLS East_____________________Standings____________________ First/MLS East 06/14/17 Nippert Stadium (USOC) W 1-0 Open Cup Fourth Round
1-1-1______________________________ Home_____________________________ 3-0-0 08/10/19 MAPFRE Stadium T 2-2
1-3-0_____________________________ Away ______________________________ 2-1-1 08/25/19 Nippert Stadium L 1-3
6______________________________ Goals Scored_____________________________ 12 07/11/20 ESPN Wide World of Sports L 0-4
12_____________________________ Goals Allowed______________________________ 2
-6____________________________ Goal Differential____________________________ 10
0.86__________________________ Goals Per Game___________________________ 1.71
1.71________________________Goals Allowed Per Game________________________0.29
4________________________________Assists_______________________________ 15 SERIES NOTES OF INTEREST
3________________________________ Shutouts________________________________ 5 TEAM NOTES
65______________________________ Total Shots______________________________ 68 • This is the fifth-ever meeting between the two teams
20____________________________ Shots on Target ____________________________ 28 • No players on FCC’s current roster have scored against Columbus Crew SC
99________________________________ Fouls________________________________ 85
89______________________________Fouls Drawn _____________________________110 PLAYER NOTES
14_____________________________ Yellow Cards _____________________________ 13 • Saad Abdul-Salaam and Haris Medunjanin lead all FC Cincinnati players with one
0_______________________________ Red Cards _______________________________ 0 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
ORANGE & BLUE VS. OPPONENT (693) against Crew SC.
No. Player GP GS Min. G A C E
6 Haris Medunjanin 8 8 693 0 1 0 0
12 Saad Abdul-Salaam 4 3 287 0 1 0 0
2 Kendall Waston 7 7 630 0 0 2 0
14 Nick Hagglund 8 5 551 0 0 0 0
22 Przemyslaw Tyton 3 3 270 0 0 0 0
4 Greg Garza 3 3 225 0 0 0 0
96 Andrew Gutman 3 2 225 0 0 1 0 CLUB CONNECTIONS
8 Allan Cruz 3 2 207 0 0 1 0
17 Mathieu Deplagne 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 • Columbus Crew SC midfielder Fatai Alashe played for FC Cincinnati from 2018-20 ...
23 Maikel van der Werff 2 2 180 0 0 2 0 the midfielder was traded to Crew SC earlier this month.
33 Caleb Regattin 3 2 173 0 0 0 0 • Crew SC forward Fanendo Adi scored five goals in 25 competitive appearances for
24 Frankie Amaya 1 1 90 0 0 1 0 FC Cincinnati in 2018 and 2019. He was FCC’s first Designated Player in club history.
7 Yuya Kubo 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 • Crew SC winger Derrick Etienne Jr. made five appearances for FCC in 2019.
3 Tom Pettersson 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 • FC Cincinnati’s Allan Cruz and Kendall Waston, and Columbus Crew SC’s Waylon
11 Siem de Jong 1 1 68 0 0 0 0 Francis and Luis Díaz have all played for the Costa Rica national team.
9 Adrien Regattin 1 1 63 0 0 0 0 • Crew SC’s Younes Mokhtar played with Przemyslaw Tyton (2010-12) and Jürgen
19 Brandon Vazquez 3 0 55 0 0 0 0 Locadia (2011-12) at PSV Eindhoven. FCC general manager Gerard Nijkamp signed
36 Joseph-Claude Gyau 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 Mokhtar at PEC Zwolle in 2016 before the winger left the eastern Dutch team in
2018.
No. Goalkeeper GP GS MIN GA GAA Sv% SHO W-L-T • Columbus’ Eloy Room has played with two FCC players. He and Maikel van der
22 Przemyslaw Tyton 3 3 270 9 3.00 0.500 0 0-2-1_ 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.

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 2020 NUMERICAL ROSTER
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 INTL
10 Jürgen Locadia F 6-2 174 11/07/1993 Emmen, Netherlands DP; INTL
11 Siem de Jong M 6-1 168 01/28/1989 Doetinchem, Netherlands INTL
12 Saad Abdul-Salaam D 6-4 185 09/08/1991 Gahanna, Ohio
14 Nick Hagglund D 6-1 196 09/14/1992 Cincinnati, Ohio
15 Kamohelo Mokotjo M 5-7 160 03/11/1991 Odendaalsrus, South Africa INTL
16 Zico Bailey D 5-7 135 08/27/2000 Henderson, Nev. HG
17 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 INTL
23 Maikel van der Werff D 6-1 181 04/22/1989 Hoorn, Netherlands INTL
24 Frankie Amaya M 5-5 144 09/26/2000 Santa Ana, Calif. GA
33 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. HG
ON 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)

2020 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Pronunciation Place of Birth Last Club
12 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)

Head Coach: Jaap Stam Strength & Conditioning Coach: Austin Berry Director of Scouting & Player Recruitment: Hunter Freeman
Assistant Coach: Said Bakkati Chief Medical Officer: Matthew Busam, MD Director of Data and Analytics: Alexander Schram
Assistant Coach: Yoann Damet Director of Sports Medicine/Head ATC: Aaron Powell Video Analyst: Diego Martinez del Campo
Goalkeeper Coach: Jack Stern Assistant ATCs: Marshall Stoddard, Alex Villasanti Equipment Managers: Teddy Kerr, Andrew Kolb
Director of Sports Performance: Gary Walker Mercy Health Physical Therapist: Jason Stallons Team Administrator: Satoshi Tatsumi

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 2020 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
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.

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 2020 REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICS
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 0
24 M Frankie Amaya 7 7 619 1 0 7 2 20 10 0 0 4 0
8 M Allan Cruz 5 3 279 1 0 6 2 5 4 0 0 1 0
10 F Jürgen Locadia 4 3 280 1 0 12 5 5 6 2 0 0 0
9 M/F Adrien Regattin 7 4 387 0 2 7 2 2 6 1 1 0 0
4 D Greg Garza 4 3 223 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0
19 F Brandon Vazquez 6 1 156 0 1 3 1 7 3 3 0 0 0
2 D Kendall Waston 7 7 628 0 0 4 1 5 4 0 0 1 0
17 D Mathieu Deplagne 6 6 540 0 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 3 0
22 GK Przemyslaw Tyton 5 5 450 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
6 M Haris Medunjanin 5 5 423 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 9 0 0
36 M/F Joseph-Claude Gyau 5 5 415 0 0 4 1 2 9 1 0 0 0
96 D Andrew Gutman 7 4 407 0 0 3 0 3 5 0 2 0 0
3 D Tom Pettersson 5 4 364 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 1 0
33 M Caleb Stanko 5 4 331 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 2 0
23 D Maikel van der Werff 4 3 266 0 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 0
11 M Siem de Jong 4 2 200 0 0 3 0 3 2 1 0 0 0
18 GK Spencer Richey 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 D Saad Abdul-Salaam 3 1 96 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
31 M/F *Kekuta Manneh 2 1 64 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0
27 M *Fatai Alashe 3 0 25 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0
14 D Nick Hagglund 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 D Zico Bailey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
81 F Rashawn Dally 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 GK Bobby Edwards 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 M Tommy McCabe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 M/F Jimmy McLaughlin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 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 1

GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Adrien Regattin 1
PENALTY 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 3
18 GK Spencer Richey 2 2 180 10 5 5 2.5 0 0 0 2 0 0
1 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

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 GAME NOTES
“First goal wins!” Top-class Titi records second-best shutout streak
• Of FC Cincinnati’s seven MLS regular-season matches this season, six have featured • Goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton’s recently snapped streak of 302 minutes without con-
a goal from either side. ceding a goal is the second-best shutout streak from a goalkeeper in MLS this season
• The Orange and Blue are 2-0-0 when scoring first in a match ... conversely, they are • Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia went 348 minutes between conceding
0-4-0 when conceding first in a match goals before allowing a goal against Minnesota United FC on Friday, Aug. 21
• FC Cincinnati are 8-5-3 all-time in MLS regular-season matches when scoring the • Tyton’s three shutouts equal his MLS single-season high recorded last season ... the
first goal ... they are 0-19-1 all-time when conceding the first goal goalkeeper has recorded six of FC Cincinnati’s eight shutouts as an MLS side
• 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. Shutout streak comes to an end
21, 2020 vs. D.C. United • 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-
...and first half has always been key ing FCC’s previous record of two shutouts set in March 2019
• Through seven MLS regular-season matches, FC Cincinnati have been leading or • The Orange and Blue played a total of 302 minutes without conceding a goal in an
trailing at the half on five occasions MLS regular-season match until they finally conceded in the second minute against
• In matches where the Orange and Blue lead at halftime, they are 1-0-0 ... conversely, Chicago Fire FC
in matches where they trail at halftime, FCC are 0-4-0 • That mark is the second-best mark recorded in Major League Soccer this season, trailing
• FC Cincinnati are 1-0-1 in matches that have been scoreless at halftime ... FCC only Columbus Crew SC’s run of 430 minutes without conceding a goal
defeated Atlanta United FC, 1-0, on July 16 and played D.C. United to a scoreless draw • FC Cincinnati’s all-time best shutout streak lasted 312 minutes and spanned four
on Aug. 21 matches ... after conceding a goal against Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez in the fifth
• FC Cincinnati are 6-0-3 all-time in MLS regular-season matches when leading at minute on March 10, 2019, FCC and Spencer Richey did not give up another goal until
halftime ... they are 0-20-1 all-time when trailing at the half Marco Fabian’s 47th-minute strike on March 30, 2019

Second meeting the charm? Amaya, Gyau shine in return to Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati’s match against Columbus Crew SC will mark the third repeat opponent • Midfielder Frankie Amaya and winger Joseph-Claude Gyau impressed in their first
for the Orange and Blue this season ... FCC have played two opponents on two occa- match at Nippert Stadium in 2020
sions this season – the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United FC • Amaya, the second-year pro, completed 51-of-54 passes for a passing accuracy of
• FC Cincinnati lost to New York, 3-2, on March 1, but then defeated New York, 2-0 on 94.4%, won 6-of-8 duels for a success rate of 75% and led all non-defenders with
July 22 64 touches
• Similarly, FCC lost to Atlanta, 2-1, on March 7, but went on to defeat Atlanta, 1-0, on • Gyau, the Heineken Star of the Match, completed 34-of-36 passes for a passing accu-
July 16 racy of 94.4%, had a team-high three crosses and recorded one shot on target
• 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 FC Cincinnati remain unbeaten in MLS home openers
• With the scoreless draw against D.C. United, FC Cincinnati are still unbeaten through
Eastern Conference leaders come to town two MLS home openers with a record of 1-0-1
• FC Cincinnati’s match on Aug. 29 will see the Orange and Blue square off with the • FC Cincinnati won their first MLS home opener against the Portland Timbers, 3-0, on
current top team in the Eastern Conference – Columbus Crew SC March 17, 2019
• In 40 MLS regular-season matches, FCC have played the top team in either confer- • FCC’s all-time, all-competition home opener record sits at 3-1-2
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 FCC add South Africa international Mokotjo
LAFC, 2-0. • FC Cincinnati made their first addition of the Major League Soccer Secondary Transfer
Window when they announced the signing of South African midfielder Kamohelo
McCabe heads out on loan Mokotjo using Targeted Allocation Money on Thursday, Aug. 20
• FC Cincinnati have loaned midfielder Tommy McCabe to Memphis 901 FC for the 2020 • Mokotjo, 29, made 26 appearances, including 25 starts, with English Championship
USL Championship season side Brentford scoring one goal and adding two assists across all competitions last
• Per the Right of Recall incorporated in the loan agreement, FC Cincinnati retain the season
right to recall McCabe at any point during the MLS regular season • The midfielder has made 338 career first-team appearances, including 285 starts,
• McCabe, 22, is in his second professional season after being drafted by the Orange scoring 12 goals and adding 36 assists in 12 professional seasons in England, the
and Blue with the No. 29 overall selection in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft Netherlands and South Africa
• In 2019, McCabe made a combined 16 appearances, including 11 starts, scoring two • Mokotjo joins FC Cincinnati after playing for SuperSport United (2008-09), Feyenoord
goals with FC Cincinnati and USL Championship side North Carolina FC across all (2009-13), Excelsior (2009-10), PEC Zwolle (2013-14), FC Twente (2014-17) and Brent-
competitions ford FC (2017-20)

Unbeaten streak ends at three matches Orange and Blue make two trades
• FC Cincinnati’s unbeaten streak was snapped at three matches as the Orange and • FCC acquired an international roster slot through Dec. 31, 2020, from the New England
Blue fell to Chicago Fire FC, 3-0, on Aug. 25 Revolution in exchange for midfielder/forward Kekuta Manneh ... Manneh made 29
• It was the second time in MLS that FC Cincinnati have gone unbeaten in three appearances, including 16 starts, scoring four goals and adding three assists with the
consecutive matches Orange and Blue since 2019
• Seven points in three contests equals FCC’s highest point total in a three-match span • FC Cincinnati acquired a 2021 MLS SuperDraft second-round selection from Columbus
in the club’s MLS history ... FCC recorded a draw and consecutive wins against Atlanta Crew SC in exchange for midfielder Fatai Alashe ... he made 26 appearances, including
United FC, the Portland Timbers and the New England Revolution in March 2019 14 starts, scoring two goals across all competitions for FC Cincinnati since 2018

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Kubo notches second FCC goal
• Midfielder/forward Yuya Kubo recorded his team-leading second goal of the season WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
in the final match of the Group Stage against the New York Red Bulls “We look at it from game to game. We’re in a position now in how MLS made
• Last season, it took 12 matches for the Orange and Blue to have a multi-goal scorer the program of the competition, that we need to look at it game to game,
when Allan Cruz tallied his second goal of FCC’s inaugural season against the because we never know how the next schedule is going to be. The Columbus
Montreal Impact
game, it’s a big game. We played against them as you know as well in Orlan-
• Additionally, Kubo’s goal was the first to be scored by an FC Cincinnati player in a first
half this season 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
To be Frank: Amaya is emerging picked things up and we’ve done very well as well. The thing that we know
• Midfielder Frankie Amaya scored his first professional goal in FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 win as well as a team and where we’re at, we’re still in the building progress – of
against Atlanta United the club, but also with the team. We need to look at making progress every
• The goal was Amaya’s first professional goal through 23 MLS regular-season appear- game.”
ances - FCC head coach Jaap Stam on upcoming match against Columbus Crew SC
• 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 “I’m still a professional athlete, I do have a platform to where I can vocalize
• Amaya was selected by FC Cincinnati with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2019
what’s been going on. I can use my platform to mirror the voice of millions
MLS SuperDraft
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
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 what’s going on. I’m sure everybody is aware of what’s going on. Just because
triumph over Atlanta United we do play this game, that doesn’t mean we’re sweeping anything under
• Stam became the second-fastest FC Cincinnati head coach to record a win the rug. We’re still going to take the game seriously if it’s played, when it’s
• Yoann Damet earned a win in his first match as head coach, while Alan Koch played. We’re still going to be out there competing, trying to win. This is still
claimed a victory in his third match and Ron Jans recorded his first win in his sixth fresh in our head, fresh in my head, but when it’s time to get out on the field, I
match at the helm have to get the job done.”
• Stam has now recorded a win as a head coach in Major League Soccer (FC Cincin- - FCC winger Joseph-Claude Gyau on preparing for Saturday’s match amid
nati), the EFL Championship (Reading) and the Eredivisie (PEC Zwolle, Feyenoord)
dificult circumstances
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 Welkom, Jaap Stam
• FC Cincinnati have twice played at 1 p.m. in the club’s brief MLS history ... the • On May 21, General Manager Gerard Nijkamp announced the hiring of Jaap Stam as
Orange and Blue played at 1 p.m. ET against the Montreal Impact on May 11, 2019 and the club’s head coach
at the New York Red Bulls on March 1, 2020 • Stam became the fourth head coach in the club’s MLS history
• FCC also competed in a 1 p.m. match as a USL club when they played New York Red • Stam joined FCC after coaching stints in England at Reading (2016-18), as well as in
Bulls II at Red Bull Arena on June 2, 2018 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
Three FCC debuts at MLS is Back Tournament world in the Netherlands, England and Italy – including PSV Eindhoven, Manchester
• Three FC Cincinnati players made their first-ever appearance for the club in the United, Lazio, A.C. Milan and Ajax
MLS is Back Tournament opener against Columbus Crew SC: Saad Abdul-Salaam,
Siem de Jong and Tom Pettersson Locadia Locked In
• de Jong and Pettersson also made their first-ever appearances in MLS • FC Cincinnati forward Jürgen Locadia will don the Orange and Blue for at least one
• Abdul-Salaam joined the Orange and Blue in the offseason after being selected in more MLS season
stage 2 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process • FCC and Brighton & Hove Albion agreed to extend the striker’s loan to June 30, 2021
• FCC officially acquired de Jong on Feb. 25, 2020; however, the midfielder was un- • Locadia scored in his MLS debut in the club’s season opener at New York Red Bulls
available for each of the Orange and Blue’s first two regular season matches while after coming off the bench
he awaited his approved work visa • Locadia made his first MLS start at Atlanta United FC on March 7
• Pettersson was acquired by FC Cincinnati on a free transfer on Dec. 19, 2019
MLS season suspended for nearly four months
#HellisReal played at neutral site for first time • The MLS season came to a halt on March 12 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
• FC Cincinnati’s first group stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament marked the – just two days prior to FC Cincinnati’s scheduled home opener against D.C. United
first time the #HellisReal derby was contested outside of Cincinnati or Columbus • Initially, the season was suspended for 30 days, however, additional assessment
• The Orange and Blue have squared off with the Black and Gold four times across all determined a longer season suspension was the proper course of action
competitions, once in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup and three times in MLS regular-sea- • MLS resumed training in a three-phased approach ... individual workouts were
son matches 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
FCC is Back!
• Following 126 days without an MLS match, FC Cincinnati resumed MLS play with First multi-goal comeback still awaits
their first group-stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament against Columbus • On three separate occasions in their first two matches, FC Cincinnati narrowed a
Crew SC two-goal deficit ... the Orange and Blue, however, were unable to level the scoreline
• In comparison, FC Cincinnati had a gap of 147 days between their 2019 season finale at any point in the two matches
(10/6/19 at DC) and their 2020 season opener (3/1/20 at NY) • Through 41 all-time MLS regular-season matches, FC Cincinnati are 0-24-0 when
trailing by more than one goal in a match

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Dally joins Las Vegas Lights FC on loan MLS games than any other head coach in club history
• FCC announced that forward Rashawn Dally has been loaned to USL Championship • In FC Cincinnati’s season opener, Damet became the first head coach in MLS history
side Las Vegas Lights FC on Thursday, July 2 to be a head coach under the age of 30 in multiple seasons
• 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 French Connection on the Right Flank
Memphis 901 FC across all competitions • FC Cincinnati have begun the 2020 campaign with a pair of French-speaking
• Dally was drafted by the Orange and Blue with the No. 49 overall selection in the players on the right side of the pitch: defender Mathieu Deplagne and midfielder
2019 MLS SuperDraft Adrien Regattin
• The forward has made six appearances, all starts, scoring two goals and adding two • While the two players share a common language, they also have significant
assists in the USL Championship this season experience playing alongside one another ... the pair played in the youth setup at
Montpellier HSC for multiple years
A Rey of promise in Charlotte • While new to MLS in 2019, Deplagne was a fixture in FC Cincinnati’s lineup as he
• FC Cincinnati inked their top SuperDraft pick for a second consecutive year when the started 33 of 34 matches - most of all FC Cincinnati players
club signed midfielder/forward Rey Ortiz on Friday, Feb. 21 ... FCC announced the loan • An MLS newcomer in 2020, Regattin joins FC Cincinnati following a combined 10
of Ortiz to USL Championship side Charlotte Independence on Feb. 28. seasons in the top divisions of France and Turkey
• 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 Saad brings playoff streak to FCC
goals and added 26 assists during his four collegiate seasons • Saad Abdul-Salaam was selected by FC Cincinnati in Stage 2 of the 2019 MLS
• The winger has made seven appearances, including two starts, in the USL Champi- Re-Entry Process on Dec. 3, 2019
onship this season • 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 Cruz control to start the half • In all five of Abdul-Salaam’s professional seasons, he has played for MLS Cup
• Since joining FC Cincinnati prior to the start of FC Cincinnati’s inaugural MLS sea- Playoffs participants: Sporting Kansas City (2015-17), New York City FC (2018) and
son, Allan Cruz has been the club’s leading scorer with eight goals to his name. Seattle Sounders FC (2019)
• The Costa Rican midfielder opened his 2020 account with his 46th-minute goal at
New York in FCC’s season opener MHTC officially open for business
• Of Cruz’s eight career goals in MLS, three have come in the first minute of either • FC Cincinnati officially opened their brand-new, state-of-the-art training facility,
half ... the midfielder twice tallied within the first minute last season – at Chicago the Mercy Health Training Center, on Nov. 6, 2019 ... the 34,000 square-foot facility is
on July 13, 2019 and at Montreal on Sept. 14, 2019 located on 24 acres just off I-275 in Milford, Ohio
• Additionally, Cruz has also tallied twice within the first ten minutes of a match – he • The facility features three full-size, lighted playing fields - two natural grass and
scored in the seventh minute against Montreal on May 11, 2019 and in the eighth one artificial turf - plus a separate, dedicated goalkeepers area
minute against Vancouver on Aug. 3, 2019 • 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
Five FCC debuts highlight season opener well as members of other FCC departments
• Five FC Cincinnati players made their first-ever appearance for the club in the • It also includes a full-time dining facility, team lounge, auditorium, media work
season opener at New York: Yuya Kubo, Haris Medunjanin, Adrien Regattin, Brandon space, sports performance area, medical areas, equipment studio and storage, plus
Vazquez and Jurgen Locadia locker rooms, staff rooms and meeting spaces - as well as a barber shop
• Kubo, Regattin and Locadia also made their first-ever appearances in MLS
• Medunjanin (Philadelphia Union) and Vazquez (Atlanta United FC) both joined FC McLaughlin remains as last FCC original
Cincinnati in the offseason after spending the previous three seasons with their • FC Cincinnati have opened the 2020 MLS regular season with a single player who
first-ever MLS clubs has been rostered since the club’s inaugural USL Championship season in 2016:
Jimmy McLaughlin
New look XI in 2020 season opener • The pacey midfielder missed all of the club’s inaugural MLS campaign after suffer-
• Of the 11 players to take the pitch for FCC’s season opener at New York, only two ing an ACL injury prior to the start of preseason
were in the Orange and Blue’s starting lineup in their first-ever season opener at • After competing as a trialist during the first part of FC Cincinnati’s preseason,
Seattle in 2019: Mathieu Deplagne and Kendall Waston McLaughlin officially re-signed with the Orange and Blue on Feb. 7
• Of the 11 starters from FCC’s 2019 season opener, only four players remain with • McLaughlin, 26, became the first player in club history to reach 100 appearances
FC Cincinnati as the club enters 2020: Deplagne, Waston, Nick Hagglund and across all competitions when he started and played 67 minutes at Penn FC on Sept.
Przemyslaw Tyton 23, 2018
• 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, Cruz signs contract extension
2019 • 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
Damet held interim HC role for second time a new contract on Nov. 7, 2019
• For the second time in as many seasons, Yoann Damet assumed the role of interim • Cruz, 23, made 22 appearances, including 21 starts, for the Orange and Blue in the
head coach for FC Cincinnati for the club’s first two matches of the season club’s first MLS season
• The Frenchman was first appointed the role, and became the youngest head coach in • At the conclusion of the 2019 MLS regular season, Cruz was voted team MVP and
MLS history, on May 7, 2019 after former head coach Alan Koch was relieved of his duties FCC Players’ Player of the Year
• 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

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

FC Cincinnati 1 at Atlanta United FC 2

March 7, 2020 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) Att. 69,301
Scoring - CIN - Kubo (Regattin) 64’
ATL - Barco (P. Martinez) 21’, Hyndman (Barco, P. Martinez) 55’
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
CIN 14 2 15 1 3
ATL 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/A
Scoring - CLB - Zelarayán (unassisted) 27’, Zardes (Mokhtar) 30’, Zardes (Zelarayán) 49’,
Mokhtar (Jimenez, Zelarayán) 60’
CIN - None
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
CLB 13 3 6 2 6
CIN 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/A
Scoring - CIN - Amaya (Regattin) 76’
ATL - None
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
CIN 12 3 19 0 5
ATL 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/A
Scoring - RBNY - None
CIN - Kubo (unassisted) 43’, Valot (own goal) 56’
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
RBNY 19 1 13 1 9
CIN 4 4 14 1 1

D.C. United 0 at FC Cincinnati 0

Aug. 21, 2020 at Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio) Att. N/A
Scoring - DC- None
CIN -None
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
DC 8 2 15 3 5
CIN 10 1 10 2 4

FC Cincinnati 0 at Chicago Fire FC 3

Aug. 21, 2020 at Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) Att. N/A
Scoring - CIN - None
CHI - Herbers (Gimenez) 2’, Medran (Aliseda) 10’, Aliseda (Sekulic, Collier) 67’
Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners
CIN 8 4 19 2 1
CHI 14 1 24 1 3

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 GAME-BY-GAME LINEUPS
@ NEW YORK RED BULLS @ ATLANTA UNITED FC vs COLUMBUS CREW SC @ ATLANTA UNITED vs NEW YORK RED BULLS
L 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, 2020
GK Richey GK Richey GK Tyton GK Tyton GK Tyton
RB 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 Deplagne
CB 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 Medunjanin
CAM Amaya CAM Cruz CAM de Jong (Alashe 68’) CM Amaya (Alashe 90’+1’) CM Amaya
RW 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 McCabe
vs D.C. UNITED @ CHICAGO FIRE FC
T 0-0 AUGUST 21, 2020 l 0-3 AUGUST 25, 2020
GK Tyton GK Tyton
RWB Gyau RWB Gyau
CB Deplagne CB Deplagne
CB 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 Amaya
CM Kubo CM Kubo
F de Jong (Cruz HT’) F Cruz (de Jong 27’)
F Locadia F Locadia (Vazquez 74’)
BENCH BENCH
Edwards, Garza, Hagglund, McCabe, Edwards, Hagglund, Bailey, McCabe
Vazquez

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 PLAYER BIO UPDATES

#1 BOBBY EDWARDS MLS CAREER: Made 25 appearances, including 24 starts, scoring one goal in 2019 with FC
Goalkeeper |6-6 | 225 Cincinnati ... scored the first home goal in MLS history for Cincinnati ... made 137 appear-
August 11, 1995 | Parsippany, N.J. ances, including 136 starts, in five years with Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2014-18) ... scored
Twitter: @RedwardsGK 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
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Jan. 20, 2020. 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
NOTES: A raw, but talented goalkeeper with upside ... a good shot-stopper and can move for Saprissa (2006-14), and had loan stints with Universidad De Costa Rica (2010-11) and
well for his size ... will receive considerable experience learning from Przemyslaw Tyton Municipal Perez Zeledon (2011-13).
and Spencer Richey, as well as working with Head of Goalkeeping Jack Stern.
COSTA RICA NATIONAL TEAM: Debuted with Costa Rican National Team in 2013 … has 37
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: N/A caps and has scored six goals and added one assist … represented Costa Rica in the 2018
Assists: N/A 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.
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A
Assist: N/A #3 TOM PETTERSSON INTERNATIONAL
Defender |6-3 | 183
2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance. March 25, 1990 | Trollhättan, Sweden
Twitter: @TomPettersson
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance.
HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired on a free transfer on Dec. 17, 2019.
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 NOTES: A sizeable center back that excels in ball possession and distribution ... a
the season .... made 62 starts in four collegiate seasons with three different programs. left-footed center back whose qualities mimic FC Cincinnati’s style of play ... a former
captain of Swedish Allsvenskan side Östersunds FK.

#2 KENDALL WASTON U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENT REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:

Defender | 6-5 | 235 Goals: N/A
January 1, 1988 | Limón, Costa Rica. Assists: N/A
Twitter: @kwaston88
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A
HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade on Dec. 11, 2018 from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for Assist: N/A
$450,000 GAM, $300,000 TAM and an international roster spot.
2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including four starts ... was an unused substi-
NOTES: One of the largest - if not the largest - field players in Major League Soccer ... tute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7)
a physical center back who isn’t afraid to challenge attackers ... a prime target on set ... started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... started and played 74 minutes
pieces ... his native language is Spanish and he’s fluent in English ... he can also speak against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Maikel van der Werff in the second
Portuguese when needed. half.
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, including three starts ... made MLS
Goals: 2 (2x, last w/ VAN 8/18/18 vs. NY)
Assists: 1 (4x, last w/ VAN 8/11/18 at POR) 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
LAST REGULAR-SEASON: 16) ... replaced Maikel van der Werff in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes
Goal: 3/17/19 vs. POR against New York (July 22) ... started and played the full game in the Round of 16 game vs
Assist: w/ VAN 8/11/18 at POR Portland (July 28)

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in BEFORE MLS: Appeared in 364 games, including 299 starts, across all competitions with
season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March Östersunds FK (2017-19) IFK Göteborg (2015-16), OH Leuven (2013-14), Åtvidabergs FF
7) ... started and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire FC (2102-14), and FC Trollhättan (2007–11) ... made six appearances in the Europa League
(Aug. 25) with Östersunds FK ... won the Allsvenskan Swedish League in 2017 ... scored 29 goals and
contributed with 11 assists.
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- #4 GREG GARZA
pleted 58-of-63 passes for a passing accuracy of 92.1% ... started the match against New Defender | 5-8 | 165
York (July 22) ... was replaced by Nick Hagglund in the second half ... started and played August 16, 1991 | Grapevine, Texas
the full game in the round of 16 against Portland (July 28) ... missed FC Cincinnati’s fourth Twitter: @gmgarza4
penalty, over the crossbar, in the shootout.
HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Atlanta United FC in exchange for $200,000 GAM and

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$250,000 TAM on Dec. 11, 2018. 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
NOTES: A pacey left-sided player who can get up and down the field as a fullback or and played 90 minutes in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and
wingback, but also lock down attackers in the defensive third ... fluent in Spanish and played 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... completed 27-of-30 passes for a passing
Portuguese, in addition to his native English. accuracy of 90% ... started and played the full game in the Round of 16 game vs Portland
(July 28).
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: 1 (3x, last w/ ATL 4/15/18 vs. NYC) MLS BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Spent three seasons in Philadelphia (2017-19), where he made
Assists: 1 (9x, last 3/1/20 at NY) 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
LAST REGULAR-SEASON: Coruna (2014-16), Gaziantepspor (2013-14), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2010-13), Valladolid (2008-
Goal: w/ ATL 4/15/18 vs. NYC 10), Sparta Rotterdam (2006-07), AZ Alkmaar (2004-08) before joining Philadelphia Union
Assist: 3/1/20 at NY ... made 33 appearances, including 30 starts, in international club tournaments, Europa
League, Europa League Qualifying, and UEFA Cup ... made his professional debut against
2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts, and has added an as- Roda JC (2/20/05).
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 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 60 appearances, including 47
Gutman in the second half ... started and played 80 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... was starts, scoring nine goals and adding two assists ... made two appearances in the 2014
replaced by Andrew Gutman in the second half ... made first appearance as a substitute FIFA World Cup ... made his professional debut against Portugal (11/18/2009) in FIFA
and logged 16 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... replaced Andrew Gutman in the World Cup Qualifying ... scored his first goal against Slovakia (11/17/10) in an international
second half. friendly ... retired from international career in March 28, 2018.

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- #7 YUYA KUBO DESIGNATED PLAYER | INTERNATIONAL
drew Gutman at halftime ... was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Midfielder/Forward | 5-11 | 173
Atlanta (July 16) because of an injury. December 24, 1993 | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

MLS CAREER: Made 13 appearances, including 11 starts with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... spent HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati acquired forward Yuya Kubo as a Designated Player via
two seasons in Atlanta (2017-18), where he made 42 appearances, including 40 starts ... transfer from KAA Gent on Jan. 9, 2020.
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. NOTES: A quick forward with elite skill on the ball ... can play as a striker, a central
attacking midfielder or a left winger.
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 REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
with Club Tijuana …crowned 2012 Liga MX Apertura Champion … made his professional Goals: 1 (2x last 7/22/20 vs. NY)
Assists: N/A
debut in an Allianz Cup game against Penafiel (Jan. 2).
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 10 caps, including seven starts ... started in a group Goal: 7/22/20 vs. NY
stage game against Haiti (July 11) in the 2015 Gold Cup …. debuted with the national team Assist: N/A
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. 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
#6 HARIS MEDUNJANIN INTERNATIONAL Atlanta (March 7) ... became the first FC Cincinnati player in 2020 to score a goal outside
Midfielder | 6-3 | 186 the 18-yard box ... recorded second goal of the season against New York (July 22) ...started
March 8, 1985 | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and played 90 minutes vs D.C. United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 5, 2019 after being selected in the 2019 End-of-Year MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Has made four appearances, all starts ... started and played
Waivers Draft. 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
NOTES: A big, deep-lying playmaker who has emerged as one of MLS’ best distributors and scored second goal of the season against New York (July 22) ... completed 15-of-16
since joining the league with the Philadelphia Union in 2017 ... an “MLS Ironman” - has passes for a 93.8% passing accuracy ... was replaced by Siem de Jong in the second half
appeared in at least 30 matches in all three of his previous MLS campaigns. ... started in the Round of 16 game vs Portland (July 28) and was replaced by de Jong in the
second half.
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: 1 (6x, last w/PHI 6/12/19 at MIN)
BEFORE MLS: Appeared in 303 games, including 196 starts, across all competitions with
Assists: 2 (5/14/17 w/PHI at DC)
KAA Gent (2017-19), FC Nurnberg (2018-19), BSC Young Boys (2013-17) and Kyota Sanga
LAST REGULAR-SEASON: (2011-2013) ... netted 86 goals and added 23 assists in his professional club career ...
Goal: w/PHI 6/12/19 at MIN made 29 appearances, including 20 starts, in international competitions. ... scored on his
Assist: w/PHI 9/1/19 vs ATL professional debut against Fagiano Okayama (4/24/11).

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 situations ... while small in stature, creates opportunities by cutting inside and delivering
goals and two assists with the Japan National Team ... made his debut against Oman crosses into the box ... has great vision and will look to spring the attack forward when in
(11/11/16) ... scored his first goal and recorded his first assist against United Arab Emirates possession in the middle third.
(3/23/17) ... appeared at the U16, U17, U18, U19, U21, U22, U23 levels for Japan.
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: N/A
#8 ALLAN CRUZ DESIGNATED PLAYER | U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENT Assists: 1 (2x last 7/16/20 at ATL)
Midfielder | 5-7 | 156
February 24, 1996 | Nicoya, Costa Rica LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A
HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from CS Herediano (CRC) on Jan. 18, 2019. Assist: 7/16/20 at ATL

NOTES: A midfielder who can help create in a box-to-box role ... prominent member of 2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, including four starts, and has registered
the Costa Rica National Team, he figures to play a significant role in the squad moving two assists ... started and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ...
forward ... fluent only in his native Spanish and is currently trying to learn English. 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)
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: after replacing Caleb Stanko in the second half ... played 31 minutes against Chicago Fire
Goals: 1 (8x, last 3/1/20 at NY) FC (Aug. 25) after replacing Stanko in the second half.
Assists: 1 (7/6/19 vs. HOU)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON: MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts ... started and played 63
Goal: 3/1/20 at NY minutes against Columbus (July 11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... replaced by Allan
Assist: 7/6/19 vs. HOU 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
2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including three starts, and has scored one played 66 minutes against New York (July 22) ... was replaced by Brandon Vazquez in the
goal ... scored FC Cincinnati’s first goal of 2020 in 90-minute shift in season opener at second half ... started and played 59 minutes against Portland (July 28) ... was replaced by
New York (March 1) ... scored within the first minute of a half for the third time in MLS Allan Cruz in the second half.
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 BEFORE MLS: Has made 279 appearances, including 163 starts, scoring 25 goals and adding
Fire FC (Aug. 25) ... was replaced by Siem de Jong in the first half after picking up an injury. 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
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made two appearances in the tournament ... made first ... made his professional debut against Montpellier (12/13/09) ... recorded his first assist
appearance as a substitute against Columbus (July 11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... against Montpellier (4/18/10) ... scored against OGC Nice (8/20/11).
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 MOROCCO NATIONAL TEAM: Made one appearance with the Morocco national team
the second half in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... scored Cincinnati’s against Togo (11/14/12).
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
#10 JÜRGEN LOCADIA DESIGNATED PLAYER | INTERNATIONAL
Forward | 6-4 | 188
goals for FC Cincinnati ... scored two goals in the first minute of play in the season, be-
November 7, 1993 | Emmen, Netherlands
coming the only MLS player to score multiple first minute goals ... contributed one assist
in the season ... voted team MVP for the 2019 season.
HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion as a Designated Player on
Feb. 3, 2020.
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
NOTES: A complete center forward who possesses skill and strength ... with a sizeable
26 starts, and scored five goals and added three assists across all competitions during
frame, he provides a physicality inside the box ... elite finisher who can score in any
the 2018-19 season ... made eight appearances, including seven starts, and scored one
fashion.
goal in the 2018 Scotiabank Concacaf League … made 24 top-flight appearances with CS
Uruguay de Coronado. REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: 1 (3/1/20 at NY)
COSTA RICA NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned 15 caps and has scored two goals for the Ticos Assists: N/A
... 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 LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. ... scored and recorded an assist in Costa Rica’s group stage Goal: 3/1/20 at NY
match against Nicaragua on June 16. Assist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts, and has scored a
#9 ADRIEN REGATTIN INTERNATIONAL goal ... played 26 minutes as a second-half substitute and scored first career MLS goal
Midfielder/Forward | 5-5 | 149 in season opener at New York (March 1) ... led all FC Cincinnati players in total shots (4)
August 22, 1991 | Champigny-sur-Marne, France 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
HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati signed midfielder Adrien Regattin on Feb. 5, 2020. 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
NOTES: A high-energy right winger that has no fear in taking on defenders in one-v-one replaced by Brandon Vazquez in the second half.

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MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance and scored one goal in the tournament #12 SAAD ABDUL-SALAAM
... was unavailable for selection in group-stage matches against Columbus (July 11), Defender | 6-4 | 185
Atlanta (July 16) and New York (July 22) because of an injury ... replaced Caleb Stanko in September 8, 1991 | Gahanna, Ohio
the 72nd minute in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... scored from the Twitter: @Saad_Abdul
penalty spot to tie the game ... had his penalty shot attempt saved in the shootout
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 16, 2019 after being selected first overall in Stage 2 of the
BEFORE MLS: Made 259 appearances, including 172 starts, across all competitions with 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process.
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, NOTES: A tall, versatile defender that can play in anywhere along the backline ... has been
2015-16) ... back-to-back Dutch Super Cup winner (2016-17) ... scored in professional to the MLS Cup Playoffs in all five of his professional seasons.
debut against VVSB Noordwijkerhout (9/21/2011) in the KNVB Cup ... made 30 appearances
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
in international tournaments, including eight appearances in the Champions League.
Goals: 1 (w/SKC 6/3/17 vs MIN)
Assists: 1 (6x last w/NYC 3/24/18 at NE)

#11 SIEM DE JONG INTERNATIONAL LAST REGULAR-SEASON:

Midfielder | 6-1 | 168 Goal: w/SKC 6/3/17 vs MIN
January 28, 1989 | Doetinchem, Netherlands Assist: w/NYC 3/24/18 at NE

HOW ACQUIRED: Via free transfer on Feb. 20, 2020 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.
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 MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, including one start ... made FCC
attacking ability, can play as a second striker. 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
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: Joseph-Claude Gyau in the second half ... logged one minute as a second-half substitute
Goals: N/A against New York (July 22) ... replaced Joseph-Claude Gyau as a stoppage-time substitute.
Assists: N/A
MLS BEFORE CINCINNATI: Has five years of MLS playing experience, having played for
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Sporting Kansas City (2015-17) New York City FC (2018) and Seattle Sounders (2019) ...
Goal: N/A
Assist: N/A 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
2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including two starts ... was unavailable for Tacoma Defiance (2019) ... won the 2019 MLS Cup with Seattle Sounders FC and the 2017
selection in first two matches, at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March 7), while ob- U.S. Open Cup with Sporting Kansas City ... has made 86 career appearances, including 60
taining P1 Visa. made FC Cincinnati debut and played 68 minutes against Columbus (July starts, scoring one goal and adding 11 assists ... made MLS debut on May 20, 2015 against
11) in the MLS is Back Tournament ... was replaced by Fatai Alashe in the second half ... the New England Revolution.
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. #14 NICK HAGGLUND
Defender | 6-1 | 196
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, including a start ... made FC September 14, 1992 | Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati debut and played 68 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July Twitter: @Nickismyname
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 HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Toronto on Jan. 23, 2019 with the No. 24 Allocation Ranking
a second-half substitute against New York (July 22) ... replaced Yuya Kubo in the second in exchange for $150,000 in General Allocation Money in 2019, $100,000 in Targeted Alloca-
half ... played 32 minutes in the Round of 16 match against Portland (July 28) ... replaced tion Money in 2020 and the No. 1 Allocation Ranking.
Yuya Kubo in the second half ... scored Cincinnati’s first penalty attempt in the shootout.
NOTES: A hometown boy, Hagglund plays in Cincinnati where he grew up, played as a youth
BEFORE MLS: Has made 347 career appearances, including 253 starts, scoring 102 goals and played collegiately at Xavier University ... both his wife (his high school sweetheart)
and adding 59 assists in 13 professional seasons in the top divisions of the Netherlands, and his entire families still live in Cincinnati ... a versatile defender, can play in the middle
England and Australia ... joins FC Cincinnati after playing for AFC Ajax (2007-14, 2017-20), in a four-back system, or outside in a three-back line ... very vocal on the field ... also a
Newcastle United (2014-17), PSV Eindhoven (2016-17) and Sydney FC (2018-19) ... has won serious threat on the end of both attacking set pieces as a scorer, or defensively ... has
four Eredivisie titles (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), two Dutch Super Cups (2010, tremendous leaping ability ... speaks conversational Spanish.
2014), one Dutch Cup (2010) and one A-League Championship (2019) during his career ...
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
has made a combined 47 appearances, including 40 starts, scoring six goals and adding Goals: 2 (2x, last w/ TOR 6/13/18 vs. DC)
one assist across UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches. Assists: 1 (4x, last w/ TOR 4/18/15 at DAL)

NETHERLANDS NATIONAL TEAM: Has earned six career caps, scoring two goals with the LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Netherlands national team … made senior national team debut in international friendly at Goal: w/ TOR 7/14/18 at ORL
Ukraine on Aug. 11, 2010 … registered a brace in international friendly at Indonesia on June Assist: w/ TOR 4/18/15 at DAL
7, 2013 … made most recent international appearance in international friendly against
Colombia on Nov. 19, 2013. 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.

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MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance ... made season debut and played 2020 SEASON: Has made six appearances, all starts ... started and played 90 minutes in
two minutes as a second-half substitute against New York (July 22) ... replaced Kendall season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March
Waston in the second half. 7) ... started and played 90 minutes against D.C United (Aug. 21) and against Chicago Fire
FC (Aug. 25).
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 MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Has made three appearances, all starts ... made MLS is Back
SuperDraft ... helped Toronto win the 2017 Supporters’ Shield and 2017 MLS Cup 2017 ... Tournament debut and played 90 minutes against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played
two-time Canadian Cup Champion (2016, 2018) ... has played in two MLS Cup championship 90 minutes against New York (July 22) ... started and played the full 90 minutes against
games (2016, 2017) … overall, made 88 league appearances (67 starts) with five goals and Portland (July 28) in the Round of 16 matchup.
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) MLS CAREER: Made 32 appearances, all starts, scoring one goal and adding two assists
while adding two goals and three assists in 2014 … recorded first professional goal and in first MLS season ... started the first 27 matches of the 2019 season ... played the first
brace against Portland Timbers (Sept. 27). 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
#16 ZICO BAILEY HOMEGROWN PLAYER Montpellier’s first-ever Ligue 1 title in 2011-12.
Defender | 5-7 | 135
August 27, 2000 | Henderson, Nev.
Twitter: @ZicoBailey #18 SPENCER RICHEY
Goalkeeper | 6-1 | 192
HOW ACQUIRED: FC Cincinnati acquired the Homegrown rights to defender Zico Bailey May 30, 1992 | Seattle, Wash.
from the LA Galaxy in exchange for FC Cincinnati’s natural 2020 MLS SuperDraft fourth- Twitter: @spencerichey18
round selection (No. 81) on Dec. 12, 2019.
HOW ACQUIRED: Via trade with Vancouver on Dec. 9, 2018.
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 NOTES: Accomplished at shot-stopping, and playing quickly with the ball at his feet ...
Denmark. provides a strong vocal presence behind the backline.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:

Goals: N/A Saves: 6 (2x, last 7/13/19 at CHI)
Assists: N/A
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
LAST REGULAR-SEASON: Shutout: 3/24/19 at NE
Goals: N/A
Assists: N/A 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
2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance ... was unavailable against D.C United (Aug. 21) Atlanta (March 7) ... was unavailable against D.C. (Aug. 21) and Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25)
due to an injury. due to an injury.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance. 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
BEFORE MLS: Spent time with Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF (2019) and Danish Portland (July 28) due to an injury.
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, MLS CAREER: Made 19 appearances and posted a 5-12-2 record with FC Cincinnati in 2019
2017. ... 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
#17 MATHIEU DEPLAGNE INTERNATIONAL by Vancouver in the third round - 61st overall - in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft and then
Defender | 6-0 | 175 signed with the club ... played two seasons for WFC 2, and also saw action during the
October 1, 1991 | Montpellier, France 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.
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 #19 BRANDON VAZQUEZ
of a three- or four-man backline ... displays great timing on tackles and an ability to Forward | 6-2 | 198
snuff out the opponent’s attack ... fluent in his native French, but is also conversational in October 14, 1998 | Chula Vista, Calif.
English and Spanish. Twitter: @Brvndonv

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: HOW ACQUIRED: Acquired from Nashville SC in exchange for $150,000 in Targeted Alloca-
Goals: 1 (3/17/19 vs. POR)
tion Money on Nov. 19, 2019.
Assists: 1 (2x, last 8/3/19 vs. VAN)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON: NOTES: A developing center forward who has the physical tools required for the position
Goal: 3/17/19 vs. POR ... an aerial threat on set pieces.
Assist: 8/3/19 vs. VAN
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:

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Goals: 1 (3x last w/ATL 7/18/19 vs HOU)
Assists: 1 (4x last 3/1/20 at NY) HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 13, 2018 as a free agent.

LAST REGULAR-SEASON: NOTES: A tall, athletic goalkeeper that has a great reach and a knack for making sensa-
Goal: w/ATL 9/26/19 at NYC
tional saves that require quick reactions ... speaks fluent Polish and is conversational in
Assist: 3/1/20 at NY
Spanish while he focuses on improving his English here in the States.
2020 SEASON: Has made six appearances, including one start, and has added an assist ... REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
started and played 64 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... recorded first FC Saves: 5 (2x, last 8/31/19 at DAL)
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) ... LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
replaced Yuya Kubo in the second half ... played 16 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. Shutout: 8/21/20 vs. DC
25) ... replaced Jurgen Locadia in the second half.
2020 SEASON: Has made five starts and has posted a 2-2-1 record ... was an unused sub-
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances ... played 37 minutes as a sec- stitute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March
ond-half substitute in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... replaced Kekuta 7) ... made one save en route to third shutout of campaign against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ...
Manneh in the second half ... played five minutes as a second-half substitute in group- went 302 minutes without conceding a goal ... recorded four saves against Chicago Fire
stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... replaced Adrien Regattin in the second half ... FC (Aug. 25) .
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 IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made four appearances, all starts ... made season debut in
group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ... registered two saves ... made three
MLS CAREER BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Made 32 appearances, including four starts, scoring saves and recorded a shutout in group-stage match against Atlanta (July 16) ... made
three goals and contributing three assists in three MLS seasons with Atlanta United FC a season-high four saves and recorded a second consecutive shutout in group-stage
(2017-19) ... Raised the MLS Cup with Atlanta in the 2018 season and the U.S. Open Cup in match against New York (July 22) ... started in the round of 16 match against Portland (July
2019 ... Scored in MLS debut against Real Salt Lake on April 23, 2017. 28) ... made a tournament-high seven saves.

MLS CAREER: Made 14 appearances and posted a 1-10-3 record with FC Cincinnati in
#20 JIMMY McLAUGHLIN 2019 ... had three shutouts on the year. BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 208 appearances,
Midfielder/Forward | 5-8 | 150 including 202 starts, in 13 seasons in the top flights of Poland, the Netherlands, Spain
April 30, 1993 | Malvern, Pa. and Germany ... played for Górnik Leczna (2005-07), Roda JC Kerkrade (2007-11), PSV
Twitter: @j_mclaughliniii 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
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on Dec. 10, 2018 as a free agent from FC Cincinnati (USL). appearances in UEFA Europa League matches.

NOTES: A pacey wide midfielder that typically provides a spark off the bench ... became POLAND NATIONAL TEAM: Has 14 career senior national team caps with Poland since mak-
the first player in club history to record 100 appearances across all competitions ... the ing his debut in 2010, including three appearances at the 2012 UEFA European Champi-
only remaining player to have been with the FC Cincinnati organization from the club’s onship, which was co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine … In addition, he has played in three
first USL season in 2016 ... suffered a knee injury prior to the start of 2019 preseason and World Cup qualifiers and eight international friendlies.
was forced to miss the entire season.

REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: #23 MAIKEL VAN DER WERFF INTERNATIONAL

Goals: N/A Defender | 6-1 | 181
Assists: N/A April 22, 1989 | Hoorn, Netherlands
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A HOW ACQUIRED: Signed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) on July 2, 2019.
Assist: N/A
NOTES: An experienced center back who is an asset in buildup play ... a vocal leader who
2020 SEASON: Has not made an appearance. ... was unavailable against D.C (Aug. 21) and has worn the captain’s armband for Vitesse and FC Cincinnati.
Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25) due to an injury.
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: N/A
MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Did not make an appearance ... was unavailable for selection
Assists: N/A
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. LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A
MLS CAREER: Missed the entire 2019 season with a season-ending injury ... Philadelphia Assist: N/A
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 2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, including three starts ... started and played
and 2013 until he spent the full 2014 campaign on loan in Harrisburg ... in 2015, he was 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... started and played 90 minutes at
again loaned sparingly to Harrisburg ... signed with Cincinnati as an original player in Atlanta (March 7) ... made his first appearance as a substitute against Chicago Fire FC
November 2015. (Aug. 25) ... replaced Tom Pettersson in the 74th minute.

MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made one appearance, a start, in the tournament ... was
#22 PRZEMYSLAW TYTON INTERNATIONAL unavailable for selection in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) because of
Goalkeeper | 6-5 | 187 an injury ... made MLS is Back Tournament debut and played 70 minutes in group-stage
January 4, 1987 | Zamosc, Poland match against Atlanta (July 16) ... was replaced by Tom Pettersson in the second half ...

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was unavailable for selection in group-stage match against New York (July 22) and in the NOTES: A defensive-minded midfielder that has experience at center back ... fluent in
Round of 16 match against Portland (July 22) because of an injury. German in addition to his native English, and is also conversational in Spanish.

MLS CAREER: Made 10 appearances, all starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made MLS and REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
FC Cincinnati debut and played 90 minutes at Toronto FC on July 27, 2019. BEFORE MLS: Goals: N/A
Made a combined 247 first-team appearances, including 207 starts, during the course of Assists: N/A
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 LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
competitions ... two-time winner of the Dutch Cup (2014, 2017) and claimed the 2015 Johan Goal: N/A
Cruyff Shield. Assist: N/A

2020 SEASON: Has made five appearances, including four starts ... was an unused sub-
#24 FRANKIE AMAYA GENERATION ADIDAS stitute in FC Cincinnati’s first two matches: at New York (March 1) and at Atlanta (March
Midfielder | 5-5 | 144 7) ... started and played 67 minutes against D.C. United (Aug. 21) ... was replaced by Adrien
September 26, 2000 | Santa Ana, Calif. Regattin in the second half ... started and played 59 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug.
Twitter: @frankie_amaya 25) ... was replaced by Regattin in the second half.

HOW ACQUIRED: Selected with No. 1 selection in 2019 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 11, 2019. 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
NOTES: Has exceptional vision in the midfield and is always looking to pick out a threat- Haris Medunjanin in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes in group-stage
ening pass ... small in stature, but possesses quick feet to keep opposing defenders match against Atlanta (July 16) ... started and played 88 minutes in group-stage match
off-balance ... FC Cincinnati’s youngest player and is one of only two players on the against New York (July 22) ... started and played 72 minutes against Portland (July 28) in
roster born in the 2000s ... left UCLA after one semester and one season of college soccer the Round of 16 match ... was replaced by Jurgen Locadia in the second half
... fluent in both Spanish and English.
MLS CAREER: Made 22 appearances, including 15 starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS: MLS and FC Cincinnati debut and played four minutes as a substitute in season opener at
Goals: 1 (7/16/20 at ATL) Seattle (March 2). BEFORE MLS: Made a combined 113 appearances, including 97 starts, in
Assists: N/A
eight seasons with SC Freiburg, SC Freiburg II and the SC Freiburg U-19s ... scored three
LAST REGULAR-SEASON: goals and added eight assists ... spent the 2016-17 season on loan in the Swiss Super
Goal: 7/16/20 at ATL League with Liechtenstein side FC Vaduz ... made a combined 28 appearances, including
Assist: N/A 21 starts ... recorded two assists.

2020 SEASON: Has made seven appearances, all starts, and has scored one goal ... started U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Has one cap for the United States Men’s National Team ...
and played 90 minutes in season opener at New York (March 1) ... led all FC Cincinnati made his international debut in a World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago on Sept.
players in tackles (7) ... started and played 90 minutes at Atlanta (March 7) ... started and 7, 2016 ... previously served as captain for the U.S. U-20 MNT during the 2013 Concacaf
played 90 minutes against D.C United (Aug. 21) ... completed 51-of-54 passes for a passing U-20 Championship in Mexico and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
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
#36 JOSEPH-CLAUDE GYAU
Midfielder/Forward | 5-10 | 170
... started and played all 90 minutes in group-stage match against Columbus (July 11) ...
September 16, 1992 | Silver Spring, Md.
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
HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from MSV Duisburg on Aug. 7, 2019.
Portland (July 28) in the Round of 16 match ... was replaced by Fatai Alashe in the second
half.
REGULAR-SEASON GAME HIGHS:
Goals: N/A
MLS CAREER: Made 19 appearances, including 15 starts, with FC Cincinnati in 2019 ... made
Assists: 1 (9/29/19 vs. ORL)
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
LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
and adding two assists as a freshman at UCLA ... named Freshman All-American, First
Goal: N/A
Team All-Pac-12, and Second Team All-Far West Region ... became the first UCLA fresh-
Assist: 9/29/19 vs. ORL
man to earn first team all-league status since 2015.
2020 SEASON: Has made four appearances, all starts ... was suspended for season-opener
U.S. U-20 MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM: Member of the United States U-20 Men’s National Team
at New York (March 1) after receiving a red card in the 2019 MLS regular-season finale at
that won the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship, ensuring a spot in 2019 U-20 World
D.C. United ... made 2020 season debut in a start and played 61 minutes at Atlanta (March
Cup ... made his debut and scored his first goal against France on March 21, 2018 ... most
7) ... was replaced by Adrien Regattin in the second half ... started and played 90 minutes
recently called in for a training camp in Spain and a pair of friendlies against France and
against D.C United (Aug. 21) ... completed 34-of-36 passes for a passing accuracy of
Japan in March 2019.
94.4%. ... started and played 90 minutes against Chicago Fire FC (Aug. 25).

#33 CALEB STANKO MLS IS BACK TOURNAMENT: Made three appearances, all starts ... was unavailable for
Midfielder | 5-10 | 178 selection against Columbus (July 11) because of an injury ... made MLS is Back Tournament
July 26, 1993 | Holly, Mich. 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
HOW ACQUIRED: Via transfer from SC Freiburg (GER) on Jan. 23, 2019. (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

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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 PLAYER

Defender | 6-0 | 170
October 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/A
Assists: 1 (8/17/19 vs. NYC)

LAST REGULAR-SEASON:
Goal: N/A
Assist: 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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 HOW THE TEAM WAS BUILT
As of August 27, 2020

Year SuperDraft Trade Off-Season Signing International Transfers In-Season Signing LOAN Expansion Draft
2018

2019 Frankie Amaya (R1) Fatai Alashe^ (SJ) Mathieu Deplagne Kekuta Manneh Maikel van der Werff (July) Andrew Gutman (Aug.) Hassan Ndam* (R5)
Tommy McCabe (R2) Spencer Richey (VAN) Przemyslaw Tyton Allan Cruz Joseph-Claude Gyau (Aug.)
Ben Lundt* (R2) Greg Garza (ATL) Caleb Stanko
Rawshawn Dally* (R3) Kendall Waston (VAN)
Nick Hagglund (TOR)

2020 Rey Ortiz* (R2) Zico Bailey Saad Abdul-Salaam Yuya Kubo Kamohelo Mokotjo Jürgen Locadia
Brandon Vazquez Siem de Jong
Bobby Edwards
Haris Medunjanin
Adrien Regattin
Tom Pettersson

^ Acquired on loan for 2018 season; trade completed on Jan 1, 2019

* Currently on loan

THE RECORD WHEN ...

STARTED CAME ON AS A SUB SCORED A GOAL RECORDED AN ASSIST
Overall Home Away Overall
Home Away Overall Home Away Overall Home Away
Abdul-Salaam 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Alashe 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Amaya 2-4-1 1-1-1 1-3-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Bailey 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Cruz 0-3-0 0-0-0 0-3-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Dally 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
De Jong 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Deplagne 2-3-1 1-0-1 1-3-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Edwards 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Garza 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0
Gutman 2-1-1 1-0-1 1-1-0 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Gyau 2-2-1 1-0-1 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Hagglund 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Kubo 2-4-1 1-1-1 1-3-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Locadia 0-2-1 0-0-1 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Lundt 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Manneh 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
McCabe 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
McLaughlin 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Medunjanin 2-3-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Mokotjo 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Ndam 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Ortiz 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Pettersson 1-2-1 1-1-1 0-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Regattin 2-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-1 0-0-1 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0
Richey 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Stanko 2-1-1 1-0-1 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Tyton 2-2-1 1-1-1 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
van der Werff 1-2-0 0-0-0 1-2-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Vazquez 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0
Waston 2-4-1 1-1-1 1-3-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

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 PARTICIPATION CHART
3/1 3/7 7/11 7/16 7/22 7/28 9/21 9/25
@NY @ATL vsCLB @ATL vsNY @POR vsDC @CHI
Abdul-Salaam DND/CD DND/CD RB-90 SUB-5 (3) SUB-1 (5) DNP INJ INJ
Alashe DNP DNP SUB-22 (5) SUB-1 (4) SUB-2 (4) SUB-31 (2) - -
Amaya CAM-90 CM-80 (2) CM-90 CM-89 (4) CM- 90 CM-59 (2) CM-90 CM-90
Bailey DND/CD DND/CD DNP DNP DNP DNP INJ DNP
Cruz CM-90 CAM-90 SUB-27 (4) INJ DNP SUB-31 (3) SUB-45 (1) CF-27 (1)
Dally DND/CD DND/CD LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN
De Jong DND/CD
DND/CD CM-68 (5) INJ SUB-24 (2) SUB-32 (1) CF-45 (1) SUB-63 (1)
Deplagne RB-90 RB-90 DNP CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90
Edwards DND/CD DND/CD DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
Garza LB-82 (3) LB-80 (3) LB-45 (1) INJ DNP DNP DNP SUB-16 (3)
Gutman SUB-8 (3) SUB-10 (3) SUB-45 (1) LBW-90 LBW-90 LBW-90 LBW-90 LBW-74 (3)
Gyau SUS RW-61 (1) INJ RBW-85 (3) RBW-89 (5) RBW-89 (5) RBW-90 RBW-90
Hagglund DND/CD DND/CD DNP DNP SUB-2 (3) DNP DNP DNP
Kubo LW-79 (2)
LW-90 LW-90
CF-90
CF-66 (2)
CF-58 (1)
CM-90
CM-90
Locadia SUB-26 (1) CF-90 INJ INJ INJ SUB-18 (4) CF-90 CF-74 (5)
Lundt LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN
Manneh DND/CD RW-53 (2) DNP
SUB-11 (2) DNP SUB-1 (5) - -
McCabe DND/CD
DND/CD DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
McLaughlin DND/CD DND/CD INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ INJ
Medunjanin CDM-90 CDM-90 CDM-63 (3) CDM-90 CDM-90 CDM-90 DND/CD DND/CD
Mokotjo - - - - - - - -
Ndam LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN
Ortiz LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN LOAN
Pettersson
DNP DNP CB-90
SUB-20 (1)
CB-90
CB-90
CB-90
CB-74 (4)
Regattin RW-90 SUB-29 (1) CF-63 (4) CF-85 (2) CF-66 (1) CF-59 (3) SUB-23 (2) SUB-31 (2)
Richey GK-90 GK-90 DNP DNP INJ INJ INJ INJ
Stanko DNP DNP SUB-27 (3) CM-90 CM-88 (4) CM-72 (4) CDM-67 (2) CDM-59 (2)
Tyton DNP DNP GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90 GK-90
van der Werff CB-90 CB-90 INJ CB-70 (1) INJ INJ DND/CD
SUB-16 (4)
Vazquez CF-64 (1) SUB-10 (2) SUB-37 (2) SUB-5 (2) SUB-24 (1) DNP DNP SUB-16 (5)
Waston CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-90 CB-88 (3) CB-90 CB-90 CB-90

KEY: INJ: Injured (DL - Disabled List; SEI - Season Ending Injury List) LOAN - On loan
Starting Position-Minutes Played DNP - Did not play (Dressed) INT - International duty
SUB-Min: Substitute-Minutes Played DND/CD - Did not dress/Coaches Decision SUS - Suspended

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 THE LAST TIME ... AGE MILESTONES
EVENT DATE & OPPONENT PLAYER YOUNGEST PLAYER TO...
Shutout 8/21/20 vs DC Przemyslaw Tyton Play in a game: Frankie Amaya (18 yrs., 185 days) - 3/30/19 vs. PHI
Goal 7/28/20 at POR Jurgen Locadia Start a game: Frankie Amaya (18 yrs., 220 days) - 5/4/19 at SJ
Defender Goal 3/17/19 vs. POR Mathieu Deplagne Play a complete game: Frankie Amaya (18 yrs., 235 days) - 5/19/19 at ORL
Midfielder Goal 7/22/20 vs NY Yuya Kubo Score a goal: Frankie Amaya (19 yrs., 294 days) -7/16/20 at ATL
Striker Goal 7/28/20 at POR Jurgen Locadia Record an assist: Brandon Vazquez (21 yrs., 139 days) - 3/1/20 at NY
Own Goal For 7/22/20 vs NY Florian Valot Score 2 goals in a game: N/A
Own Goal Conceded 7/6/19 vs. HOU Nick Hagglund Score 3 goals in a game: N/A
Two Goals/Match N/A N/A Play a game at GK: Spencer Richey (26 yrs., 284 days) - 3/10/19 at ATL
Three Goals/Match N/A N/A Start a game at GK: Spencer Richey (26 yrs., 284 days) - 3/10/19 at ATL
Four Goals/Match N/A N/A Play a complete game at GK: Spencer Richey (26 yrs., 284 days) - 3/10/19 at ATL
Assist 7/16/20 at ATL Adrien Regattin Record a shutout: Spencer Richey (26 yrs., 291 days) - 3/17/19 vs. POR
Two Assists/Match 7/6/19 vs. HOU Emmanuel Ledesma Record a win: Spencer Richey (26 yrs., 291 days) - 3/17/19 vs. POR
Three Assists/Match N/A N/A
Four Assists/Match N/A N/A OLDEST PLAYER TO...
PK Converted 9/7/19 vs. TOR Emmanuel Ledesma Play in a game: Haris Medunjanin (35 yrs., 136 days ) - 7/28/20 vs. NY
PK Not Converted 8/17/19 vs.NYC Emmanuel Ledesma Start a game: Haris Medunjanin (35 yrs., 136 days ) - 7/28/20 vs. NY
PK Conceded & Converted 8/10/19 at CLB Gyasi Zardes Play a complete game: Haris Medunjanin (35 yrs., 136 days ) - 7/28/20 vs. NY
PK Conceded & Not Converted 8/17/19 vs. NYC Maximiliano Moralez Score a goal: Emmanuel Ledesma (31 yrs., 106 days) - 9/7/19 vs. TOR
Red Card 10/6/19 at DC Roland Lamah Record an assist: Roland Lamah (31 yrs., 222 days) - 8/10/19 at CLB
Opponent Red Card 7/16/20 at ATL J.J. Williams Score 2 goals in a game: N/A
Score 3 goals in a game: N/A
Play a game at GK: Przemyslaw Tyton (33 yrs., 234 days ) - 8/25/20 at CHI
2020 MISCELLANEOUS STATS Start a game at GK: Przemyslaw Tyton (33 yrs., 234 days ) - 8/25/20 at CHI
Quickest Goal: Yuya Kubo - 43’ - 7/22 vs. NY Play a complete game at GK: Przemyslaw Tyton (33 yrs., 234 days ) - 8/25/20 at CHI
Record a shutout: Przemyslaw Tyton (33 yrs., 230 days) - 8/21/20 vs DC
Quickest Goal Against: Fabian Herbers - 2- 8/25 at CHI Record a win: Przemyslaw Tyton (33 yrs., 200 days) - 7/22/20 vs. NY

Game-Winning Goals after 75’: Frankie Amaya - 76’ - 7/16 at ATL

Game-Tying Goals after 75’: Jurgen Locadia - 81’ - 7/28 at POR
2020 PENALTY KICK SUMMARY
Game-Winning Goals Against after 75’:
FOR FC CINCINNATI
Game-Tying Goals Against after 75’: CIN Player Goalkeeper (Team) Date Result

Hat Tricks: FOR OPPONENTS

Opposing Player (Team) CIN Goalkeeper Date Result
Hat Tricks Against: None

Own Goals For:

Own Goals Against:

Red Cards: Jake Mulraney - 26’ - 7/16 at ATL

J.J. Williams - 90’+10’ - 7/16 at ATL

Opponents’ Red Cards:

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 IMPORTANT DATES OF NOTE
Oct. 9, 2019 Feb. 21, 2020
Announced majority of upcoming roster decisions; 16 guaranteeed contracts for Signed M/F Rey Ortiz
2020 season: F Fanendo Adi, M Fatai Alashe, M Frankie Amaya, M Leonardo Bertone, M Feb. 28, 2020
Allan Cruz, D Mathieu Deplagne, D Greg Garza, D Andrew Gutman, M/F Joseph-Claude Loaned M/F Rey Ortiz to the Charlotte Independence (USL Championship)
Gyau, M/F Kekuta Manneh, F Darren Mattocks, D Alvas Powell, M Caleb Stanko, GK March 12, 2020
Przemyslaw Tyton, D Maikel van der Werff, D Kendall Waston, executed the 2020 MLS suspends 2020 season
contract options on F Rashawn Dally, D Nick Hagglund, GK Jimmy Hague, GK Ben Lundt, May 8, 2020
M Tommy McCabe and GK Spencer Richey FC Cincinnati returns to Mercy Health Training Center for optional individual sessions
Nov. 7, 2019 May 21, 2020
Signed M Allan Cruz to a multi-year contract extension using Targeted Allocation Hired Jaap Stam as Head Coach
Money (TAM) Hired Said Bakkati as an assistant coach
Nov. 11, 2019 June 4, 2020
Acquired $50,000 in General Allocation Money, a 2020 MLS SuperDraft third-round FC Cincinnati begin small group training sessions at Mercy Health Training Center
selection and the 26th pick of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft (Stage 1) from Inter Miami June 8, 2020
CF in exchange for the rights to M Victor Ulloa Assistant coach Ivar van Dinteren departed from the club
Nov. 19, 2019 June 10, 2020
Acquired $150,000 in General Allocation Money from Inter Miami CF in exchange for FC MLS announces the MLS is Back Tournament
Cincinnati’s natural first-round selection (No. 3 overall) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft June 11, 2020
Nov. 19, 2019 FC Cincinnati drawn into Group E alongside Columbus, Atlanta and New York for MLS is
Acquired F Brandon Vazquez from Nashville SC in exchange for $150,000 in Targeted Back Tournament
Allocation Money June 15, 2020
Nov. 25, 2019 FC Cincinnati return to full-team training sessions at Mercy Health Training Center
Selected M Haris Medunjanin In the 2019 MLS Waiver Draft July 2, 2020
Dec. 3, 2019 Loaned F Rashawn Dally to Las Vegas Lights FC (USL Championship)
Selected D Saad Abdul-Salaam in Stage 2 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Process August 17, 2020
Dec. 5, 2019 Acquired an international roster slot through Dec. 31, 2020 from the New England
Signed M Haris Medunjanin Revolution in exchange for M/F Kekuta Manneh
Dec. 12, 2019 Acquired a 2021 MLS SuperDraft second-round selection from Columbus Crew SC in
Acquired the Homegrown rights to D Zico Bailey from the LA Galaxy in exchange for FC exchange for M Fatai Alashe
Cincinnati’s natural 2020 MLS SuperDraft fourth-round selection (No. 81) August 20, 2020
Dec. 16, 2019 Signed M Kamohelo Mokotjo using Targeted Allocation Money
Signed D Saad Abdul-Salaam August 27, 2020
Dec. 17, 2019 Loaned M Tommy McCabe to Memphis 901 FC (USL Championship)
Acquired D Tom Pettersson on a free transfer
Jan. 9, 2020
Acquired M/F Yuya Kubo on a transfer from KAA Gent (BEL)
Selected M/F Rey Ortiz in second round of 2020 MLS SuperDraft
Jan. 17, 2020
Placed F Fanendo Adi and GK Jimmy Hague on waivers
Jan. 20, 2020
Signed GK Bobby Edwards
Jan. 21, 2020
Loaned GK Ben Lundt to Louisville City FC (USL Championship)
Jan. 27, 2020
Exercised offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on Fanendo Adi
Jan. 29, 2020
Placed D Logan Gdula on waivers
Feb. 1, 2020
Loaned D Hassan Ndam to The Miami FC (USL Championship)
Feb. 3, 2020
Acquired F Jürgen Locadia on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion (ENG) as a Designated
Player
Feb. 5, 2020
Signed M/F Adrien Regattin as a free agent
Feb. 7, 2020
Signed M/F Jimmy McLaughlin
Feb. 18, 2020
Ron Jans resigned as head coach
Feb. 20, 2020
Acquired M Siem de Jong on a free transfer from AFC Ajax (NED)

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 THE RECORD WHEN ... INTERNATIONAL REGISTER
Overall Home Away United States Caps Goals
Overall: 2-4-1 1-1-1 1-3-0 Greg Garza 10 0
vs. East: 2-3-1 1-1-1 1-2-0 Joseph-Claude Gyau 3 0
vs. West: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Caleb Stanko 1 0

Scoring First: 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina Caps Goals
Opp. Scoring First: 0-4-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 Haris Medunjanin 60 9

Leading at Half: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Costa Rica Caps Goals

Trailing at Half: 0-4-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 Kendall Waston 41 6
Tied at Half: 1-0-1 0-0-1 1-0-0 Allan Cruz 17 2

Leading at 75’: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Japan Caps Goals

Trailing at 75’: 0-4-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 Yuya Kubo 13 2
Tied at 75’: 1-0-1 0-0-1 1-0-0
Netherlands Caps Goals
Out-Shooting Opp.: 1-2-1 0-0-1 1-2-0
Siem de Jong 6 2
Out-Shot by Opp.: 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0
Shots Even: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Poland Caps Shutouts
Przemyslaw Tyton 14 5
In Shutouts: 2-0-1 2-0-1 0-0-0
In Games Decided by 1 Goal: 1-2-0 0-0-0 1-2-0
In Games Decided by 2 Goals: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 South Africa Caps Goals
In Games Decided by 3+ Goals: 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Kamohelo Mokotjo 13 0

Day Games (before 5 p.m.): 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 *Updated through Aug. 27, 2020 and reflects only senior team appearances.
Night Games (5 p.m. or after): 1-3-1 1-1-1 0-2-0

In Primary (Blue/Navy Blue) Uniforms: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-0

In Secondary (White) Uniforms: 2-4-0 1-1-0 1-3-0

On WSTR64: 0-3-1 0-0-1 0-3-0

On ESPN 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0
On FS1: 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0
On UniMás: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

In March: 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0

In April: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In May: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In June: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In July: 2-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0
In August: 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0
In September: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In October: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

On Wednesdays: 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0

On Thursdays: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0
On Saturdays: 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0
On Sundays: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0

In Clear Weather: 2-3-1 1-1-1 1-2-0

In Cloudy Weather: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In Rain: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
In Snow: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Indoors: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0

Below 30° at Kickoff: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

30°-49° at Kickoff: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0
50°-59° at Kickoff: 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0
60°-69° at Kickoff: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
70°-79° at Kickoff: 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-0-0
80°-89° at Kickoff: 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0
90°+ at Kickoff: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Using No Subs: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Using 1 Sub: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Using 2 Subs: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-0
Using 3 Subs: 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0
Using 4 Subs: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0
Using 5 Subs: 1-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0

On FieldTurf/Artificial Surface: 0-1-1 0-0-1 0-1-0

On Natural Grass: 2-3-0 1-1-0 1-2-0

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 HOW THE GOALS HAVE BEEN SCORED ...

RF Right-footed goal LF Left-footed goal H Headed goal OG Own goal

FC CINCINNATI

LF
RF

RF

RF
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OG

OPPONENTS

RF

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LF RF

RF
RF RF
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