FC Cincinnati represents Cincinnati, Ohio, with an orange-and-blue identity, a distinctive crowned-lion crest and an energetic supporter culture. Home matches take place at TQL Stadium in the historic West End, anchored by The Bailey. The club’s modern rise from lower-division soccer to the top tier reflects a strong city connection and a growing continental profile. Its professional story blends local traditions, professional competition and a visible place in North American soccer.
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FC Cincinnati Team Roster
FC Cincinnati’s recorded squad contains 28 players: seven attackers, ten defenders, eight midfielders and three goalkeepers. The attacking group includes Evander, K. Denkey and K. Fletcher, while the defensive unit features M. Miazga, M. Robinson, N. Hagglund and T. Hadebe. R. Celentano and Fabian Mrozek are the listed goalkeeping options. In midfield, O. Nwobodo, P. Bucha, A. Chavez and Bryan Josías Ramírez León are among the recorded names. Stefan Chirila, Felix Samson and G. Valenzuela are also included in the recorded roster at the stated date.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Alvas Elvis Powell
Nick Hagglund
Miles Gordon Robinson
Teenage Lingani Hadebe
Matthew Miazga
Kyle Joseph Smith
Bryan Josías Ramírez León
Felix Samson
A. Lajhar
A. Chirila
position Midfielder
Obinna Nwobodo
Samuel Mawuena Gidi
Pavel Bucha
David Douděra
Gerardo Valenzuela
Tah Brian Anunga
Stiven Jimenez
Ender Jesús Echenique Peña
position Attacker
Ahoueke Steeve Kévin Denkey
Evander da Silva Ferreira
Kristian George Fletcher
Tom Barlow
Kenji Mboma Dem
Ștefan Chirilă
Ayoub Jabbari
Last FC Cincinnati Coachs
FC Cincinnati’s current coach is Patrick Noonan, whose tenure began in February 2022. The preceding timeline lists Tyrone Marshall from September 2021 to February 2022 and Jaap Stam from May 2020 to September 2021. Earlier entries place Ron Jans from August 2019 to February 2020 and Yoann Damet from May 2019 to March 2020, with those recorded dates overlapping in 2020. The earlier appointments form historical context for Noonan’s ongoing tenure。 and movement from FC Cincinnati II. Á. Barreal and B. Schaefer were listed as returning from loan. These listed arrivals cover a recent period and do not constitute a complete total.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February 2022 | |||
| Tyrone Everton Marshall | Jamaica | 1 September 2021 | 1 February 2022 |
| Jaap Stam | Netherlands | 1 May 2020 | 1 September 2021 |
| Ron Jans | Netherlands | 1 August 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| Yoann Damet | France | 1 May 2019 | 1 March 2020 |
| Alan Keith Koch | South Africa | 1 March 2017 | 1 May 2019 |
| John Harkes | USA | 1 January 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
FC Cincinnati Transfers
From July 24, 2025 to March 4, 2026, FC Cincinnati’s listed arrivals show a mix of permanent transfers, loans, free-agent additions, an internal move and loan returns. Transfers included S. Gidi, E. Echenique, A. Jabbari, Bryan Josías Ramírez León, D. Mosquera and Andrés Felipe Dávila Mosquera. Fabian Mrozek joined on loan from Liverpool, while other loan entries involved clubs including CD Motagua, FBC Melgar, Udinese and Real Salt Lake. K. Fletcher, T. Barlow, K. Smith and B. Dowd were recorded as free-agent arrivals, and A. Chavez joined from FC Cincinnati II. Á. Barreal and B. Schaefer were listed as returning from loan. These listed arrivals cover a recent period and do not constitute a complete total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Douděra |
Slavia Praha
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Fabian Mrozek |
Liverpool
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Loan | 4 March 2026 |
| M. Vazquez |
CD Motagua
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Loan | 29 January 2026 |
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CD Motagua
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Loan | 29 January 2026 | |
| Bryan Josías Ramírez León |
LDU de Quito
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| A. Jabbari |
Grenoble
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| D. Mosquera |
Leones FC
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Transfer | 22 January 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
Chicago Fire
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Free agent | 19 January 2026 |
| K. Fletcher |
DC United
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Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| T. Barlow |
Chicago Fire
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Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
| K. Smith |
Orlando City SC
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Free agent | 6 January 2026 |
| A. Chavez |
FC Cincinnati II
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- | 4 January 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
Chicago Fire
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Free agent | 30 December 2025 |
| Á. Barreal |
Santos
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| B. Schaefer |
Indy Eleven
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Return from loan | 29 November 2025 |
From September 1, 2025 through July 23, 2026, FC Cincinnati’s listed departures include loans, free-agent exits, transfers and several returns from loan. G. Flores went on loan to Libertad Asuncion, while B. Schaefer and P. Walters also had loan movements. L. Orellano left for Monterrey and Á. Barreal for Santos in recorded transfers. Free-agent departures included M. Dreas, M. Opeyemi, P. Mangione, N. Adnan, N. Crockford and Sergio Santos. Several players returned to prior clubs at the end of December 2025, including L. Engel, Brenner, A. Jabbari, D. Marczuk, C. Valle, P. Nunez and Andrés Felipe Dávila Mosquera. These listed departures are a recent selection rather than a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Flores |
Libertad Asuncion
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Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
Colorado Rapids
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Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
Colorado Rapids II
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- | 16 July 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
Colorado Rapids II
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- | 15 July 2026 |
Flint City Bucks
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Free agent | 31 March 2026 | |
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Flint City Bucks
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Free agent | 28 February 2026 | |
| M. Opeyemi |
Hlučín
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Free agent | 12 February 2026 |
| M. Opeyemi |
Hlučín
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Free agent | 12 February 2026 |
| M. Opeyemi |
Hlučín
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Free agent | 11 February 2026 |
| B. Schaefer |
Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Loan | 25 January 2026 |
| P. Walters |
Bohemians
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Loan | 14 January 2026 |
| Peter Mangione |
Brooklyn
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Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| N. Adnan |
Loudoun United
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Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| P. Mangione |
Brooklyn
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Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| N. Crockford |
San Jose Earthquakes
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Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
FC Cincinnati’s recorded player movement around the 2025-26 cycle shows several distinct pathways rather than one single type of change. Arrivals include permanent transfer entries, loans, free-agent additions, an internal move from FC Cincinnati II and returns from loan. The listed origins range from FC Cincinnati II to international teams, while outgoing destinations include domestic sides and clubs abroad. Departures cover loans, free-agent exits, recorded transfers to Monterrey and Santos, and a cluster of players returning to previous clubs in December 2025. The movement is therefore a mixture of player additions, temporary placement, internal movement and the completion of loan spells. Because both lists are limited recent samples and include repeated loan-related events, they should not be treated as a complete account of the club’s activity or as a precise measure of net change.
Leagues FC Cincinnati has participated in
Major League Soccer is FC Cincinnati’s active recorded league competition, with participation logged from 2019 through 2026. The club also has recent recorded entries in the CONCACAF Champions League, Leagues Cup and Friendlies Clubs, each last logged in 2025. The US Open Cup is historical in the available competition record, spanning 2016 to 2023, while USL Championship is also historical, with entries from 2016 to 2018. This profile distinguishes the club’s continuing MLS presence from competitions whose latest recorded seasons are earlier, without treating every past participation as current.
More about FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. Its identity is built around orange and blue, the club motto “Juncta Juvant,” meaning Strength in Unity, and a crowned lion badge associated with Cincinnati’s Queen City nickname and Germanic heritage. The lion, known as Gary, carries a sword, giving the crest a distinctive local character.
The club’s competitive path has moved through the American soccer pyramid. Its participation in USL Championship is recorded from 2016 to 2018, followed by Major League Soccer entries from 2019 through 2026. The competition history also includes US Open Cup, Leagues Cup, Friendlies Clubs and CONCACAF Champions League appearances. That progression from the lower division to the top flight is central to FC Cincinnati’s modern story and its broad local following.
TQL Stadium is the club’s home in Cincinnati’s historic West End. The soccer-specific venue is known for its kinetic lighting facade and its steep supporters’ section, The Bailey. Matchday culture extends beyond the stadium, with supporters associated with marches from the Over-the-Rhine district, smoke, chants and a highly visible orange-and-blue presence. These traditions connect the team’s professional setting with the civic energy of its home city.
FC Cincinnati’s ownership group is led by local business figures, reinforcing the club’s civic and corporate connection to Cincinnati. Its sporting structure combines international recruitment with a robust scouting network and a high-performance training culture. The club also places emphasis on the FC Cincinnati Academy. Its roster model reflects MLS mechanisms such as Designated Players alongside pathways for emerging talent. Together, these elements give FC Cincinnati a city-centered identity that links professional ambition with community and supporter culture.
Last matches statistics for FC Cincinnati
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Columbus Crew
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88 | 8 | 1 1 | 4 |
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San Jose Earthquakes
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Pachuca
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3 / 10 |
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88 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
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2 - 0
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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4 / 15 |
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83 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
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Atlas
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7 / 17 |
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84 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
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Orlando City SC
1 - 1
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3 / 11 |
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93 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
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FC Cincinnati
2 - 1
New York City FC
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6 / 14 |
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88 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
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FC Cincinnati
1 - 1
Seattle Sounders
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9 / 17 |
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91 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
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Nashville SC
4 - 0
FC Cincinnati
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8 / 15 |
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87 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
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Philadelphia Union
5 - 0
FC Cincinnati
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0 / 1 |
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0% | 6 | 2 1 | 1 |
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Leagues Cup 2026 - 1530144
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