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Fanendo Adi joins Columbus Crew after FC Cincinnati buyout

COLUMBUS, Ohio —After previously announcing that Fanendo Adi had been placed on waivers, FC Cincinnati announced today that Adi’s contract has been bought out. At the same time, the Columbus Crew announced the addition of the former designated player to their squad. Adi had a tumultuous time in Cincinnati. An early season DUI charge sidelined […]

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Chicago Fire Cincinnati News

Chicago Fire’s season hits new low point in surprise home loss to FC Cincinnati

The Chicago Fire fell to 10th place in the Eastern Conference following a stunning last-minute loss to FC Cincinnati

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Cincinnati News

Cincinnati get much needed victory in Open Cup extra-time win over Louisville

Kekuta Manneh scored in the 104th minute to give Cincinnati a victory over their old USL rivals in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday.

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Cincinnati New York Red Bulls News

Late strikes boost visiting New York Red Bulls past FC Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Despite looking vastly improved from last week’s heavy defeat at Orlando, FC Cincinnati slumped to a second straight defeat at home on Saturday night with a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.  The crowd of 28,290 were made to wait until the 78th minute before they saw a goal. Unfortunately, it […]

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Cincinnati News

Fanendo Adi reinstated by MLS following reckless driving citation

Fanendo Adi will soon return to the pitch with FC Cincinnati. Major League Soccer reinstated the forward Wednesday night after previously suspending him following a citation for impaired driving. “Adi was assessed by Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) program doctors and was subsequently cleared to resume team activities,” the league said in a statement. […]

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Cincinnati News

Fanendo Adi pleads guilty to lesser Reckless Operation charge

It’s been a little more than three weeks since FC Cincinnati star striker Fanendo Adi faced a late-night traffic stop on the side of Interstate-75 in Ohio. He was cited for Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI), along with speeding and not possessing a valid license. Adi pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in the Butler County Area III […]

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Cincinnati News

FC Cincinnati star Fanendo Adi cited for operating vehicle while impaired

CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati may be without star striker Fanendo Adi beyond a return from injury. Adi was cited for Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI) by the Ohio State Highway Patrol early Sunday morning, according to a joint statement by FCC and Major League Soccer. A state trooper pulled Adi over for a speeding violation around […]

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Cincinnati News

International call-ups, injuries change FC Cincinnati approach against New England

CINCINNATI — International call-ups and injuries mean FC Cincinnati is expected to field a new-look lineup Sunday against the New England Revolution. Facing a third road match in their opening four fixtures was hard enough for FCC head coach Alan Koch. But making matters worse, Koch will be without six players for the 4 p.m. […]

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Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati aims to buck expansion trends in 2019

CINCINNATI — Life as an expansion side in Major League Soccer can be tricky. While clubs like Atlanta United and LAFC have hit the ground running, others, such as Orlando City SC and Minnesota United, found it a little more turbulent. And as FC Cincinnati embarks on its first MLS campaign as the league’s 24th […]

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Cincinnati Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers trade striker Fanendo Adi to FC Cincinnati

The Portland Timbers have traded striker Fanendo Adi to FC Cincinnati in exchange for at least $850,000 in allocation money. In exchange for Adi, FC Cincinnati will send the Timbers $450,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2019 and $400,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) in 2019. The Timbers will also receive up to $100,000 […]