Here is how we foresee FC Cincinnati’s 2025 campaign going with the emphasis on the MLS Eastern Conference finish and cup competitions.

1st | Gracin Galbreath – @gra_cin on X

I expect FC Cincinnati to be very successful this season. They’ve added a proven DP no. 9, an MVP candidate as Lucho’s replacement, a more defensive left wing-back, and some depth. Considering how high they finished last year with a squad that was hardly cohesive and mangled by injuries, there will likely be improvement. I’m saying they’re going to finish first in the Eastern Conference. Columbus has lost some key players and Miami has aged more; only Atlanta looks like a challenger. Cincinnati looks like the only squad with the longevity to win it.

My prediction for awards is based entirely on how I think they’ll finish. I’d say Denkey is a serious candidate for the Golden Boot and or Newcomer of the Year. I’d imagine he will be the club’s best player in ′25. Evander may be in the conversation for MVP, but I don’t think he’ll win given it’s his first season here. Noonan will be an easy candidate for Coach of the Year.

As for trophies, I can see them winning the Supporters’ Shield. Without Lucho, they can reap the benefits of being more well-rounded. If there is any squad to break the semi-final curse and win any cup, it is this one. But I don’t think they will, as history has proven in ′18 and ′23.

2nd | Jeremy Lance – @JeremyLance on X

Regardless of any and all inbound signings, departing the Lucho era plunges the club into a level of uncertainty. Will Pat be able to implement a system that has the squad maintaining their high level of the past two seasons? Will Evander live up to the hype? Will Evander or Denkey be able to carry the club when the moment is needed? Who will put out a full-page ad professing their love and admiration for the fans and city?

For me, I think everything will work out. Pat rolled out nine million lineups in 2024 and we finished with the 5th best record in the league. He knows what he’s doing and now he has a squad that doesn’t have to revolve around one player. The back line got stronger, and if they remain healthy should spend 2025 suffocating opponents. We now have a striker who comes with all the skills and none of the baggage. All signs point to great things. I see the Orange and Blue finishing 2nd in the East. LET’S GET THAT CUP!

2nd | Josh Dye – @Aquanoggin on BlueSky

Call it a hot take, a bold prediction, hometown slappy behavior, whatever—I believe this starting lineup is the best that’s FCC has produced. The potential is elite. I think Evander could shape this offense into a more cohesive unit, something we’ve never seen from FCC without Lucho Acosta. The pressure is now on Noonan and the staff to implement their system. The defense will take some time to get healthy, but in the end, it will be a top three defense in almost every category.

I still have questions about the depth and that could prevent us from reaching certain goals, but this is a trophy winning roster. I’ll say they finish 2nd in the East and get the job done. MLS Cup Champions.

2nd | Jacob Holton – @jakeholton12 on X

The team that Chris Albright has put together for this season is probably the best starting 11 at the beginning of a season that FC Cincinnati has ever had. An attacking trident of Luco Orellano, Evander, and Kevin Denkey has the potential to be one of the best goal scoring teams in the entire MLS, including Miami. There will be less individual brilliance, but if those three gel together quickly, other teams are going to be in trouble. The backline should return to form with Matt Miazga coming back from injury and Miles Robinson and Teenage Hadebe returning. Pavel Bucha is entering his second season in MLS and will be paired with Obinna Nwobodo and Yuya Kubo through the middle. With this starting 11 it seems impossible for FCC to not win at least one trophy. I don’t see FCC putting a ton of focus on the CCC, or the Leagues Cup for that matter. This season feels like MLS Cup or bust. All that said, I think FCC finish 2nd in a very strong Eastern Conference. And in the end FCC will lift the first Championship in Cincinnati since the 1990 Cincinnati Reds.

2nd | Brian Biedenbach –@BrianBiedenbach on X

Two weeks ago, with much uncertainty surrounding the squad, I would have said the Orange and Blue would find their way into the playoffs as a 5th or 6th seed in the East. However, with the recent signings of Lukas Engel and Evander, each of whom brings something different to the squad than perhaps we’ve seen to date, I’m much more optimistic.

In their search for chemistry and developing partnerships due to the 11th hour signings, they may not start fast enough to make a push for the Supporters’ Shield, but they will find their way to a 2nd place finish in the East and make a run for the MLS Cup. By season’s end, this Queen City squad could even have their second league MVP and their first Golden Boot. Perhaps that sounds unrealistically optimistic, but this organization has proven, by the money they spent and the players they brought in, that they mean business and will not finish the 2025 season empty-handed.

Credit: FC Cincinnati

2nd | Geoff Tebbetts – @geofftebbetts on BlueSky

You guys should presume I’m correct more often than not. I picked us to win the Shield in 2023, and I picked us to finish 3rd in 2024. (Ignore my prediction of Quimi Ordoñez, Impact Player—no one can bat a thousand.)

Last season reminded us that we’ll always be out of reach from our ultimate objective, whether it is due to self-inflicted wounds or karmic missteps. I do think that the splashed cash is evidence that the front office is ready to play. Exchanging Lucho for Evander is a gutsy but necessary maneuver, and the move to pull in Denkey as the scoring machine should produce immediate dividends. More importantly, I see teams staying behind in the East by either pulling back to retool for 2026 (Columbus, Philadelphia, NYCFC) or doing more to make up for lost ground in 2024 (New England, Chicago, Atlanta).

It will be a pipe dream to get individual accolades on this team, but I do see Pat Noonan in the running for another Coach of the Year award. I also won’t go so far to predict another Supporters’ Shield for this team but give me a second-place finish in the East, another return to the Eastern Conference finals, and massive advancement to the Leagues Cup finals and CCC quarterfinals.

For a prediction more out of left field, I expect FCC2 to win the MLS Next Pro Cup—a mammoth accomplishment for the second team and academy to prepare for prime time.

2nd | Cliff Adams – @cliff-a on BlueSky

Albright is all in. New to our plight is the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and as FC Cincinnati prevailed over Motagua, they face an awaiting Tigres on March 3rd, with three more rounds beyond that point, increasing the workload during the earlier, colder months. The season start is not the kindest, with an immediate test in the cold against RBNY and an early look at Charlotte who will finish in playoff contention. April feels kinder, with New England, DC, Chicago and Sporting KC slated. And we’ll have played the first 10 games by the end of that month. If we post above 20 points in those competitions, our remaining season becomes somewhat protected from injuries and callups. I don’t see any cupcake teams, but would put Philly, Chicago, and DC United out of playoff contention this year in our conference. I do not see Orellano finishing the season with us. I have us finishing in the top three in the Eastern Conference, in the high 60s in points, with the Supporter’s Shield a possibility. We could make a deep run into the playoffs as well. It is officially a war of attrition.

Most importantly I will spend a lot of time in my seat at TQL, some of that time with the son and wife, some with good friends. I’ll arrive early and think about the week as I look out over the glorious pitch. I’ll experience a wide range of emotions. Some games I’ll adhere to my one-beer-per-goal rule. And most games, I’ll take the walk from the south end to the east and all the way around to the quiet outdoor overlook to the west to take in the sunset. I will let go of the worries of the day, be they cousins in hospice, family members in stage four cancer, or whatever challenges I’m facing. I will breathe in gratitude. And I will return to my seat and be thoroughly entertained, and a little unruly. That is certain.

3rd | Jason Ashcraft – @JaseTheAce41 on X

Predicting anything in Major League Soccer is a total crapshoot. Chris Albright took some big swings in the offseason with the acquisition of Kevin Denkey, the sale of Lucho Acosta to Dallas, and the purchase of Evander. But as seems to be a trend recently, there were issues with some players not arriving to camp on time and reports of a rocky relationship between the front office and the camp holdouts.

That said, if everyone can gel and stay healthy, I see no reason why FC Cincinnati can’t compete for another Supporters’ Shield. The talent is there as is the coaching. This being Major League Soccer, though, I think a realistic pick, and the one I’m sticking with, is that the Garys finish third in the Eastern Conference behind MLS’s version of the Kansas City Chiefs (Inter Miami) and a surprisingly good Charlotte squad.

3rd | Justin Blair – @_jeblair on X

This offseason FC Cincinnati pushed all their chips into winning a cup. The signing of Luca Orellano, Kevin Denkey, and Evander for a reported $31.2M in transfer fees signals to the MLS and beyond that FCC is hungry. With that I believe FCC will place a heavy emphasis on winning cup competitions above finishing top of the Eastern Conference table.

The pieces are certainly there for the Orange and Blue to assert their will, but I fear that the other clubs have made the necessary adjustments. Charlotte FC, Atlanta United, and Red Bull New York have all made a splash in the transfer market and are sure to build off their 2024 playoff finishes. Inter Miami, the ever-looming goliath, has also moved pieces around and has recovered during the off season. I can see FC Cincinnati finishing anywhere between third and fifth in the Eastern Conference this season. As I am eternally optimistic, I will deviate towards the higher of that range and land on a third-place finish.

As for cups, we all know that there are no guarantees in bracket formats. I think FCC has a favorable road in the CONCACAF Champions Cup with Tigres and LA Galaxy a mess in roster design versus philosophy. I can see FCC navigating their way to the semi-final, but I don’t think the roster will be gelled enough to dispose of the higher ranked clubs in the competition. In Leagues Cup, FCC has arguably one of the toughest roads in the competition with Monterrey and Chivas coming into TQL. I think this is where we see FCC in full glory. Several MLS clubs with be making summer window moves and Liga MX will be fresh off their mid-year pause. I believe FCC will win the Leagues Cup. Now with the final competition, the MLS Cup, who on earth truly knows here in February? FCC will be a favorite to win the cup but there are too many variables that are just not predictable. But this is a prediction article so I, like the club’s front office, will push all the chips in and say FC Cincinnati lifts the 2025 MLS Cup in front of a very silent Lumen Field.

4th | Jose Guerra – @L5Sourcerer on X

As we sit down in our living rooms, home offices, decks (heated ones if you’re in the north) and maybe even during our workouts, we continue to absorb the constant news about FCC roster changes. All types of permutations, scenarios, what-ifs, and dream lineups come and go through our minds. Which is why making predictions is sometimes a random exercise in luck. But who has not tried to figure out where we will end the season? So here are what I believe the awards and final position will be at the end of the 2025 season.

Despite the roster rotation we’ve had, I believe FCC has a shot at the following:

• Golden Boot – Kévin Denkey
• Comeback Player of the Year – Matt Miazga
• MLS Best XI – Luca Orellano

My big assumptions for these awards are that Denkey has plenty of plays sent his way, Miazga is back to form, and Luca focuses on playing.

In terms of position on the table, I think it will be 4th. Here are my reasons and assumptions:

• Assuming the backline is stable (i.e., no more season ending injuries), it will give the team some breathing room as the rest of the lineup gets used to the system and chemistry is built. But as we saw last year, depending on your backline to weather an entire season is not sustainable if scores are down.
• With Obi Nwobodo and Tan Anunga we may also have a strong midfield that disrupts play, giving the backline some relief from all those plays that plagued FCC last year on opponent breakaways, with some progression opportunities through Anunga while surely missing the Acosta factor.
• With no Acosta, our goal scoring opportunities may go down if the patterns from the previous two years continue. That means that a combination of Pavel Bucha, Yuya Kubo, and Evander will need to pick up some of the slack and maybe a change in system will help (but we will still miss Lucho magic).
• The frontline with Denkey and Orellano could be very effective, but they’ll need time to get used to each other and also create chemistry with the midfield.
• Lastly, there is what I call the “X” factor. Which teams in the Eastern Conference will be the surprise and push towards the top three to five positions? We see it every year so some team, or teams, will do it again this year.

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Boston Brazzell-9th last season

Last year’s first-place finish was a bit surprising. We all thought FC Cincinnati would be pretty good but if you think about the length of the season and how skilled overall a club needs to be to earn first place, it hurts the head. It takes skill, quality, luck, key players not getting injured and others stepping up when inevitably someone does. I’m not sure all those dominos will fall the right way again. I’m entering 2024 the same way I entered 2023. I expect FCC to be good and have a home playoff match. In a way, making the playoffs and winning MLS CUP is a lesser feat at this point in time than winning the Supporters Shield. Saying a club will be first in a tournament of limited participants and limited matches is just better odds than saying they will beat every club in MLS (or even just the East) in season-long points. For that reason, I back FCC off a bit and say they finish top 4, and to avoid a cop-out answer, I’ll narrow it down to 3rd place.

Jeremy Miller-1st last season

I wasn’t at all surprised by the shield last year as I had predicted it in 2023 pre-season. It’s tradition at this point for me and I’m not stopping now but anyone can look at the pieces in place and see how everything can line up for another run. Boupendza is now in his second year and that’s what players need to really go off so the Golden Boot is now in play. In addition to another shield, FCC will also be taking the Cup.

Jonathan Foster-4th last season

I know others weren’t surprised, but I still think there is a lot of luck that goes into winning the Supporters Shield beyond just having a good team. Some of the luck is player health and some is schedule congestion. We have seen several teams have successful seasons, then struggle to match that performance with an early season run in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and I expect FCC to encounter the same troubles. Now, I don’t think they miss out on the playoffs like Seattle did a few years ago, and expect that they comfortably make the playoffs, but I think it is hard to envision them hosting a playoff game this year. I mean, I think it would be hard to host a playoff game this year regardless, because the East is really really good, but with one extra tournament, it just means more chances to stumble into a hole that will be hard to climb out of later in the season.

Impact Player: Matt Miazga. Last year ended with Miazga sitting in the booth due to his actions. The team has been noticeably better with him on the field, and he has become the vocal leader on the field for the team. If we are going to rise to the heights we can this year, then it’s going to require Miazga leading the defense and being on the field.

Justin Blair-3rd last season

In 2023, we knew what we had coming into the season. With our dominant attacking trio and an improved defense, competing for a top Eastern Conference table position was the expectation. Coming into 2024, FCC has question marks. Moving on from Brandon Vazquez, Santiago Arias, Junior Moreno and Yerson Mosquera is not an easy ask. The signings of Corey Baird, Pavel Bucha, Miles Robinson and hopefully Luca Orellano feels like we have plugged those holes, but we all know it doesn’t quite work like that when humans are involved. Relationships, understanding each other and playing for each other are key when building any team, let alone a championship-caliber one. I think FCC will need to lean heavily on the leadership this locker room already has with its players and coaches to pull this thing together. The talent is certainly there to lift a cup but it will take time for that chemistry and understanding to marinate. Between that maturation period for FCC, there are several competitions we need to consider. The U.S. Open Cup will probably still hold the same value to FCC in 2024 as more of a development cup tournament. The two continental tournaments in CONCACAF Champions Cup and Leagues Cup will probably hold more significance in prioritizing who will be available to compete. Will all those competitions considered; I believe FCC will have a lower output in the 2024 points race. I think we can rule out repeating as Supporter’s Sheild Champions for 2024. I could easily see us finishing anywhere from third to sixth in the east. But for the sake of making a prediction, I’ll settle on fifth place.

Impact player: Obinna Nwobodo will be called on to do double duty this season with the absence of Junior Moreno. Moreno was typically a stable presence in the midfield that rarely got caught too high up the field. With the addition of Pavel Bucha and potentially Luca Orellano, the overall attacking mindset of the team has shifted. Nwobodo will be called on to be the dominant do-it-all central defensive midfielder. I have no doubt in his ability and feel like the added load will spotlight him enough to crack the MLS All-Star roster.

Geoff Tebbetts-1st last season

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Where in the eastern table Will FC Cincinnati finish in 2022?

Brad Weigel – Previously Predicted 9th

I’m still keeping the same prediction. I am still high on the club but there are a lot of reinforcements coming in across the league and FC Cincinnati still has question marks at LB, CB, and the midfield. The lack of depth behind Obi and Lucho scares me and if they were to go down for an extended period, there isn’t anybody there I have confidence in to back them up. Expect more peaks and valley’s but you have to love the direction they are headed.

No change – FCC misses playoffs

Brad Gough – Previously Predicted 12th

After three years of preaching patience and incremental improvements I stayed on course and predicted a 12th place finish.

My thinking? Albright would smartly build the roster while allowing bad contracts to roll off the books and only bring in players if they were the right fit for the long term. Well, I was right about that but severely underestimated what Noonan and his staff could do with essentially the same cast of characters as last year and only modest improvements. This team has an identity and a style of play. What’s more, they have a locker room culture that has them believing that, after going down a goal on the road at New England, they can still win the game. I thought that the team would start slow and get better as the year went on, and I’m sticking with that idea. This team is only getting better, and with one or two additions in this window, I think the trend will continue.

Moving FCC into playoff position and into 6th place

Jason Ashcraft – Previously Predicted 10th

What a difference a competent coach and a bought-in team make! Obinna Nwobodo has quickly become my favorite player and has brought stability to the midfield that the team was sorely lacking. I don’t think anyone could have seen Junior Moreno becoming such a vital part of this team either. But FCC isn’t a rock-solid lock for the playoffs, in my opinion. An injury to one of the team’s already thin back line or a long-term absence from Lucho Acosta could spell doom for the Orange and Blue’s playoff hopes. However, I trust Chris Albright to make a decent move during the summer window. A solid CB and maybe some more depth in the midfield should do wonders for shoring up FCC’s leaky defense. What’s more, if FCC can keep Brenner and Vazquez, they may have the best forward pair in the league.

Moving FCC into playoff position and into 6th place

Geoff Tebbetts – Previously Predicted 11th

What a worthless hunk of metal the JEF-9000 supercomputer turned out to be. It predicted sweeps against DC United and Charlotte! Obviously, it needs a drastic upgrade. The team itself needs a bit of tinkering to make the next step, although not as much as initially predicted. Mammoth individual performances from Vazquez, Acosta, and Brenner got FCC this far, but it will take more teamwork to discuss playoff soccer. Obi Nwobodo and Junior Moreno can’t do everything in the midfield—at some point, the defense needs help. If Albright and Noonan can find a key center back, build additional midfield support, and ride Quimi Ordonez’s U-20 success, this team can play meaningful games in October. Forget science—I’m going with my gut! FCC gets 22 points in the remaining 16 games and makes the playoffs with that eventual win in D.C.

Moving FCC into last playoff position and into 7th place

Nate Gilman – Previously Predicted 11th

Chris Albright’s additions around the fringe of the roster coupled with the arrival of his first major signing, Obi Nwobodo, have certainly worked out so far. Pat Noonan looks to be right at home in the big chair in MLS. Depth is still a major question mark, especially in midfield, and an upgrade along the backline would certainly help. I’d be wary of chasing a deal at the expense of limiting future possibilities. However, if not making an all-in move this summer meant missing out on the playoffs, I’m okay with that.

Put another way, we all expected this to be a multi-year process at the start of the season, so it still probably is. All that said, we’re at a point where underlying numbers reflect what teams are good and which are not. FCC is firmly in the former camp, and hey, it’s a lot more fun to be optimistic at a time like this. So I think the Orange and Blue will finish right where they are now.

Moving FCC way up into 5th

Boston Brazzell – Previously Predicted 7th

Why change anything? I don’t need your stupid mulligan and I bet the other writers overcorrect.

Staying with the final playoff spot at 7th

Other Additions/Changes:

Bryan Weigel 8th – Well, I was smart(?) enough to not post a prediction this Spring. Pat Noonan and FCC have exceeded expectations halfway throughout their 2022 campaign, but will they continue their positive momentum? I think it is as simple as keeping Lucho Acosta healthy and on the pitch. Lucho is the chance creator for this club and while Haris and Barreal did well in spells without the Argentine, he clearly captains the proverbial ship. Brenner is coming into form and Brandon Vazquez continues to get into dangerous positions, so the goals should be there. Will Albright bring in a left back and center back this window to shore up the defense? Can a high $ player be moved to create additional flexibility in the midfield or defense?

I think Lucho will put this team into contention, but the difference between 7th and out of the playoffs will be made by shrewd front office moves this month. As of now, I say that FCC will finish a respectable 8th place in the Eastern Conference. One injury in the defense or a knock to Lucho leaves a very thin margin for FCC. Still, a very successful first season for the Noonan-Albright era.

Jeremy Lance 8th – Before the season started, all I asked for was competency and for this club to be playing meaningful matches in late summer. It’s July, and while I don’t want to hang the “Mission Accomplished” banner across an aircraft carrier just yet, I feel my requests have been satisfied. Alive in the playoff fight and showing the ability to take on all challenges. Finally, in season four, this club looks the part. Competitive in matches, attacking with teeth, and able to bounce back after bad moments. Still an incomplete product, as well. While fullback/wing back positions have weathered a storm of injuries, the center back position needs to be fixed. This club has done very well compensating for this shortcoming but that can’t last forever.

Hoping they can make another smart move to patch up the back line. This team will stay in the fight but ultimately, I think FC Cincinnati will finish just outside the money.

Jeremy Miller – Staying with 1st place – I was already confident in that top spot but after seeing what Chris and Pat have done it’s a sure lock. Brenner has finally settled into MLS. The sloppiness we saw last year from Lucho when he got frustrated, isn’t there anymore. Brandon has his eye on the MLS all-star game. Pat has changed the team’s mentality and has players working together like we haven’t seen before with FC Cincinnati. This group has what it takes, Obi is here already, add in another defensive piece this summer and with some expected returns from injury and we are looking at a playoff run.

Ken Hoetker – Moving from 11th to 9th – FC Cincinnati has exceeded expectations so far.  Lucho playing within Noonan’s framework has turned him into the undeniable leader on the pitch. Brandon Vazquez’s steady runs and improved hold-up play, Brenner’s newfound confidence, the offense looks potent.  The addition of Obi and Moreno in the midfield creates a foundation for midfield pressing.  The weakness lies in the backline and wingback/wide midfielders, if Albright can add a solid CB the team should improve.  However, one thing the team struggles with is depth and unless there are 3-4 player additions I fear this team will struggle/ fade down the stretch.  That fear has me predicting a 9th-place finish.

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What Place Will FC Cincinnati Finish in in 2022?

Brad Weigel – March 2 Matchday host

9th – I think the midfield pieces will arrive and once you look at FCC’s roster, they have several players many MLS clubs would take. On the back line, Mata, Blackett, Cameron, and Gaddis (if he reverts to 2020 form) really improve the defense. No longer will they have to look left and right to cover for deficiencies at RB and GK. An attacking trio of Acosta, Brenner, and Vazquez and then adding in Badji, Barreal, and Atanga off the bench is tasty. Kubo and Cruz at dual 8’s bring out their strongest skill sets. Add in a coach that sounds like he’s able to impart his ideas to the players and I think the club overachieves expectations.
In my opinion, the ceiling is limited this season with patchwork defensive midfielders rumored to be on the way. Once Albright is able to fully fund the players he wants for the 4-4-2 diamond system, FC Cincinnati becomes very interesting in the league.

Brad Gough – Tactics / Podcast Host

12th – As the resident CST optimist this feels weird for me to say. I believe the team will be much improved this year but most of the teams that finished around FCC last year have added major pieces too. Add in that FC Cincinnati will be playing in a new system that requires everyone to be on the same page, and probably (hopefully?) integrating new pieces in the summer. I struggle to find too many teams that I’m comfortable picking to finish below the Orange and Blue.

Jason Ashcraft – Podcast Host

10th – The formula for success in MLS is simple…win at home. Winning at home was a struggle for FC Cincinnati last year but if the club can be at least mediocre at TQL Stadium, you could see meaningful games being played in September. Brenner getting some help up top with Badjii and an improved Vasquez gives me hope and the addition of a defensive midfielder could be the anchor for an improved team.

Geoff Tebbetts – Podcast Host / Press Box

11th – That’s the data my JEF-9000 supercomputer spat out when I fed it the FCC schedule, eliminated the Dutch variables, and cranked the Philly Factor up to 11. The team hasn’t been retooled as severely as other teams in the East, so a 2022 playoff appearance may not be in the cards. Still, the equipment is there for modest improvements. The software predicts season sweeps of DC United and Charlotte, impressive away wins against Red Bulls and RSL, and a high probability of points at home against Columbus. However, it’s going to take momentum and effort to squeeze points from teams FCC beat in 2021 (Chicago, Toronto) who vastly upgraded their rosters.
If they finish lower than that, then blame the computer bugs!

Nate Gilman – Weekly Tactical Wizard

11th – Chris Albright didn’t try to overhaul FCC’s roster in one offseason. What he did do was find upgrades at key positions and bring in a coaching staff that understands what you need to do to win in MLS. Pat Noonan might take some time to settle in as he learns the ropes of being at the top of the organizational chart but I think his system will put FCC’s best players in positions to succeed more often than not. If that happens, FCC should turn some draws into wins, and losses into draws and get out of the cellar in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Brazzell – Podcast Host / Palm Reader

7th – I picked around this place year and while that might look laughable now, I was just a year off in my vision. It is statistically odd to stay as low as FC Cincinnati has the past three years. In a salary cap league where all clubs have fairly equal footing, it takes work to keep coming in last place. The new changes may not turn into success at first kick but they will factor in. Cincinnati stuns the world and hits the playoff line. Many coaches below them lose their jobs and the spoon meme ends.

Other Staff Picks –
Paul Barvincak 12th
Jeremy Miller – 1st (repeat from last year)
Brad Weigel – 9th
ken Hoetker – 11th

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First up, FC Cincinnati 2022 impact player. Who changes things for the better?

Chris Asbrock – Website Contributor

Alec Kann – It is no secret that goalkeeping was an issue for the team throughout the last season. The signing of Kann is an immediate upgrade to that position and will provide more stability at that position. While he might not be a Goalkeeper of the Year candidate, Kann will certainly make the most impact for 2022. The main question is can that steady goalkeeping he did in Atlanta carry forward in Cincinnati over the course of a full season. This is assuming FCC still sits the money.

Brad Gough – Tactics / Podcast Host

Yuya Kubo – Kubo’s growth and improvement as a 6 was one of the few bright spots last season. He performed much better down the stretch than anyone anticipated. Noonan moving him a bit forward to the 8 position will decrease his defensive responsibility while allowing him to do what he does best: progress the ball. We’ve already seen him score in the preseason, and I expect he’ll be a much bigger part of the offense this year.

Jacob Clary – Website Contributor – Kit Judge

Ronald Matarrita – He Who Shall Not Be Named might have pushed this team’s window back multiple years, but one of his best moves was trading for Ronald Matarrita from New York City FC. Matarrita has consistently produced assists and goal contributions since joining the team and looked like a Best of XI player on a team that struggled. The addition of Pat Noonan and Chris Albright means FCC may possibly build around one of the team’s best players. Ronald might even be moved into the midfield to better utilize his precision passing and vision, which could catapult Matarrita into a well-known MLS stud.

Gracin – Contributor / The Future

Luciano Acosta – Acosta is the player I chose for my 2022 FC Cincinnati impact player. Last season, he scored 15 goals and assists in 34 MLS games, which is quite impressive for a team that wasn’t as productive as it needed to be. Now new pieces will be added and it will be even better for him. A new season with better coaching will be ideal for Lucho, and it’s certainly going to be exciting to see.

Nate Gilman – Weekly Tactical Wizard

Brenner – He didn’t live up to the lofty expectations that came with his $13 million transfer fee in 2021. However, let’s not forget that, during a global pandemic, he moved nearly 5,000 miles to a new country where he didn’t speak the language. He just turned 22. His eight goals led the Orange and Blue and, at times, he demonstrated an ability to combine with other attacking players to create chances for himself and others. Tactically in 2022, Brenner should benefit from playing with another striker assuming new coach Pat Noonan opts to use a 4-4-2 diamond. Coupled with a year of experience in the U.S. and in MLS, it’s not a stretch to envision a situation where Brenner’s 2022 is much better than his 2021.

Geoff Tebbetts – Podcast Host / Press Box

Dominique Badji – When it comes to defending a lead, there are two ways you can protect it—you either park the bus and put the clamps on defense, or you hit the gas and pad that lead. FCC was not particularly good at either of those in 2021—of the 14 leads they held in games last season, only four leads were kept for the W. While it will take a team effort to make the defense gel together, a dependable attacker behind Lucho and Brenner will need to finish wins. Dominique Badji, I feel you will be that third option.

Badji played 12 games for Colorado after being traded from Nashville in 2021, and his five goals were all considered quality goals. All five either gave the Rapids the lead or extended the lead, and four of the five were scored in the second half. All five games resulted in points for Colorado. Last season, FCC severely mismanaged substitutions and had no spark to come off the bench. If Noonan needs impact as a super sub, Badji will need to pick up that mantle and replicate his work with Colorado.

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Q:  Should FC Cincinnati sign the buy option on Jürgen Locadia at $10 million after two games or let his loan run out? If negotiations are possible, what is your max offer to Brighton?

Boston Brazzell – Social Media

Financially, I am not sure paying $10 million for a player sight unseen by a new coach is a wise move. A possible economic downturn on the way makes it seem like even less of a necessary item to carry on the books. That being said, FC Cincinnati fans need a win. Hell, FC Cincinnati needs a win and Locadia is one of the more promising players in the league. How long will it take for FCC to replace Loca? Will fans continue to watch L’s pile up as they enter a brand new stadium? I have a lot of questions and honestly little trust as the club enters rebuild after rebuild. So even though it isn’t a wise financial decision, I would take a rare bite of FC Cincinnati stability at the cost of $10 million. As for the second part of the question, It would be wise for FCC and Brighton to come to new terms as neither team has any idea what the future holds. If the player market takes a nosedive, Brighton could get a lot less and face a player less willing to move again. I think $6 to 7 million would allow FC Cincinnati and Brighton to both walk away from the deal looking smart.

Ken Hoetker – Stats

Hey, remember that $5,000 December cruise you put a $100 down payment on in January? Now the same cruise costs $4,000. Would you just eat the $100 and pay the $4,000 for a total of $4,100, or would you happily pay the $5,000? That’s my point with Locadia, I love the guy and I think he can fit into the Nijkamp system. However, this is a business and it’s in FCC’s best interest to try and renegotiate the deal in the current soccer environment. Is it risky? Sure. But is it the right thing to do? Hell yes. The best soccer clubs work the best deals and FCC pre-Nijkamp did not do that well. I expect a lower transfer fee to be worked out, if not we move on.

Brad Gough – Tactics / Podcast Host

My answer is totally dependent on the Modou Barrow rumors. Barrow is an extremely fast, goal scoring left wing. If he is signed, I would cut Locadia loose and play a front three of (left to right) Barrow, Kubo, Regattin. Then allow the front three to remain fluid, with all three players finding themselves on all parts of the field throughout the flow of the game. Lastly, defensively Kubo would drop into a No. 10 sort of position, forming a diamond with the other midfielders, and all counter attacks would go through the wings instead of the center forward. If Barrow isn’t signed, FCC should keep Locadia or buy a direct replacement. I think negotiating with Brighton down from the $10 million mark should be possible, especially if Locadia wants to be here. However, if no replacement is available and negotiations stall, I’d pay the $10m

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Clay Winstead – Website Contributor

I can’t believe we are having this conversation. These loan deals with options to buy are common in MLS. The intention is always to buy. The initial loan is like a safety net, in case the player washes up or doesn’t fit in with the team. When this deal was signed, FCC planned to pay up come July. So do it! He was worth the $10m to them in February, and he’s worth it now. If they turn away from Locadia, the team would need to immediately turn around and find another DP quality striker who fits FCC’s style of play at a more affordable cost. If that sounds hard, it’s because it is. I remember how excited we all were when Locadia came on loan four months ago. He’s still the same player, with the same upside and potential, even if we’ve only seen him play 116 minutes. This is an easy decision for me. But it is easy for me to say, as I’m ignorant of exactly how damaging the pandemic has been and will be to ownership’s finances. If they no longer can afford to buy Locadia’s contract at that price, then I can’t blame them. But I sure hope that isn’t the case.

Bryan Weigel – Podcast Host

I’m sorry, but there is no way that FC Cincinnati should execute the $10 million purchase of Jurgen Locadia. The market is clearly in favor of the buyers at the moment, and FC Cincinnati is uniquely positioned to strike. La Liga boss Javier Tebas is estimating that this summer’s transfer fees could amount to 25% of the 2019 summer period. Most teams are not going to spend, and the ones who have the cash can strike at better deals. South American clubs have built their business models by selling to European clubs, Spain in particular. With the lack of money being spent, they are reportedly turning to MLS to offload some of its budding stars. With pay cuts and reduce transfer spending by European clubs for players likely to come in 2020-21, a high paying MLS club will look extremely attractive to players.  I think Locadia is a very good player, but his value was set in the previous market. FC Cincy will absolutely have a better chance at landing a player of his caliber or better at a lower value or several younger players with high ceilings. Pass on Locadia and aim to spend your money on several players who can increase in value and reap greater benefits for FC Cincinnati. 

Jacob Clary – Website Contributor

Remember when we were complaining about not having a forward that could take over a game? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Well, I remember too, and I don’t want to go back to that day. I understand we’ve only seen Locadia for just about 100 minutes but I think I’ve seen enough to tell that he’s the perfect forward for the team. A young, high-quality player that actually wants to be in Cincinnati. That’s a hell of a combo and not one you can just find anywhere, especially that last part. There was another player we had last season with great potential but didn’t want to be here. It’s safe to say players with all three of those aspects are hard to find, and also not ones I want to let go when we have the chance to scoop them up long-term. I’m not very well-versed in the financial aspects of the market, and how a purchase like this is different compared to what it might have been pre-pandemic. However, FCC needs to be able to compete with the other teams, and to do that, they need to score goals. FCC needs to push that big red purchase button now before Brighton decides to take Locadia elsewhere.

Chris Asbrock – Website / CDLFC Broadcast

These are unprecedented times in our world and for this club. For the first time in our short MLS history, FC Cincinnati has a striker who can score goals. Yes, I understand we have only seen Locadia for 100 or so minutes but this is a player who can seemingly take over a game and not to mention, the guy wants to be here. As Cincinnati sports fans, we have been conditioned to be let down. Not purchasing a player of his caliber to lead the attack would be a major disappointment. Saving the $10M and applying it elsewhere would be nice, but it’s also nice to score goals and Locadia can do that. I do expect Gerard Nijkamp to be able to work out a lesser transfer fee for him, giving the club a chance to use the remainder of that money in bringing in more talent.

Paul Barvincak – Website / FIFA Player

FC Cincinnati needs to keep Jurgen Locadia in the Orange and Blue for the foreseeable future, it’s just that simple. From a business perspective, it makes complete sense that the club would try to renegotiate the purchase option at the end of the loan. However, FCC must understand the risks involved with trying to haggle with the price of Locadia. If FCC prices Locadia too low, the club risks the chance of Brighton not countering and potentially making Locadia upset since the club that is trying to purchase him does not believe he is as valuable. Trust me, it happens to me all the time in FIFA 20. Since FC Cincinnati has joined MLS, it has struggled to find its marquee player. When I bought my first MLS FC Cincinnati kit last year, I left the back blank because I didn’t feel any of the players were really worthy of recognition. Turns out I made the right decision. Now they have an opportunity to bring in said player, and it is in the club’s best interest to make sure it does not waste this opportunity.

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Bryan Weigel – @bryanweigel

Predicted Finish: 8th Place

Thank goodness that nearly every team in the East is dealing with major question marks. In this week’s podcast, I likened the season to Big East basketball. Most teams will beat up on one another, with few really outpacing the rest of the field. With the elevated talent level in attack, FC Cincinnati has the ability to take points from every match. I don’t think we could have said that last year. Adding Greg Garza to the backline will be a monumental help with him being part of the group that conceded 1 goal in 4 matches in which he played to end the season. The goals will come, the team just needs to be close on the table to begin a playoff march in the Summer. I believe Jurgen Locadia will be a long term FC Cincinnati player and he will go a long way to bringing success to Cincinnati.

Coach Brad Gough – @FCCincyTacTalk

Predicted Finish: 12th Place
I have a hard time seeing who FCC will finish ahead of other than Montreal. An off-season of turmoil and late signings who will take time to assimilate into the team will cause a slow start. From there, I just don’t know where the leadership in the locker room will come from to stop the slide and right the ship. The right head coach hire could change that of course, but absent of knowing who, or when, that will happen leaves me pessimistic. I do believe, however, even with the low finish, the goal differential will be much better, giving us hope heading into 2021.

Clay Winstead – @ClayWinstead

Predicted Finish: 5th Place
Ron Jans’ resignation has clouded what was otherwise a brilliant offseason for FC Cincinnati. Jürgen Locadia is one of the most valuable players in MLS right now and could easily finish Top 5 in goal scoring this season. General manager Gerard Nijkamp brought in two more veteran DPs (Yuya Kubo and Siem de Jong) that will help Locadia revolutionize FCC’s attack. With Haris Medunjanin pulling the strings next to a more confident Allan Cruz, the offense will create a lot of chances. As for the defense, a healthy Greg Garza and better depth at all four positions change everything. People may question Yoann Damet, but they shouldn’t. He may be young, but he’s a smart manager and he knows these players. With this talented roster, he can compete in MLS. The East is wide open this year, and the Orange and Blue will take advantage.

Ken Hoetker – @khoetker

Predicted Finish: 11th Place
It’s Crazy to put FCC in 11th because a week ago I had it floating in the 8th-9th range with a chance to sneak into the playoffs. However, this past week has literally taken the hope I had for the season and wrecked it. How I feel matters very little, but the team appears to be in a tailspin because of the recent events. Due to those events, team chemistry has taken a hit. I think FCC will struggle out of the gate and will not provide the early results needed to have hope for the playoffs past July. Will Locadia stick around past his loan (July)? At this point, I am looking for FCC to be competitive and reigniting my passion for the club, not exactly the expectation you want fans to have after the team spent good money on new acquisitions. I hope I am wrong and will happily accept that, but I fear FCC needs someone to right this ship and it is not here currently.

Chris Asbrock – @iamchrisasbrock

Predicted Finish: 10th Place
On paper, this team has the talent to compete for the playoffs but with this offseason being a complete and utter gong show, I think it might be too much to overcome. Nijkamp has done an amazing job in overhauling this roster to compete so the nightmare of last season will certainly be in the rearview mirror.

Boston Brazzell – @BostonKeith

Predicted Finish: 12th Place
FC Cincinnati was already a little behind this preseason piecing the plan together and then lost the head coach. I think the Eastern teams that have chemistry and years of experience will dominate Cincy early with the Orange and Blue catching up as the season goes along. The Wildcard is the new FC Cincy attack. I believe in that attack and if it comes out at 100% and the defense can hold strong then my prediction would be shattered. However, I don’t see 100% effort coming right away. Prediction: FC Cincinnati is last in the league halfway through the season and then digs out a spot or two.

Jeremy Miller – @jeremyd_miller

Predicted Finish: 1st Place
FCC is going all out and sweeping the awards table. With a list of players coming over from Europe and last year in the back of their minds, this team will be filling the new trophy cabinet in Milford. With 28 goals you’ll see Locadia lead the team with MLS MVP and the golden boot. Seventy-five points will be enough to take Cincinnati from Wooden Spoon to Supporters Shield, and we’ll see one of the most dominant MLS Cup performances in a long time that will end in the Orange and Blue lifting the Cup and Yoann Damet earning the full time spot for years to come.

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FC Cincinnati was unable to clinch their spot in the playoffs last Sunday but punched their ticket Thursday night when Tampa Bay knocked off Orlando City B. Now it remains to see who the Orange & Blue will play and which seed they can lock up. Three points can help the club avoid #1 seeded Louisville City while a loss assures a 5th match vs the Dirty River Derby rival. A lot is on the line so here’s how some of the staff here at CST feel things will transpire on Saturday.

Ben Knapp

Here we are. The final game of the season. It’s been tough overall, but as the team looks towards the playoffs maybe we can see a loose relaxed team string together some passes. Knowing they have the playoffs in the bag, I’m expecting a team that is looking to get a final few touches in and not pushing hard. I’m looking at a 0-0 draw as neither team really has much to play for in this game. Hopefully, we can play a clean game with no red cards or injuries and FCC can look forward to a first-ever post-season victory the whole city is begging for.

Rob Peirce

FC Cincinnati no longer has to worry about securing a playoff spot against Toronto. Though there’s still seeding left to play for, the sense of urgency should be minimal. Despite sitting in last place, Toronto are capable of scoring goals. I can see FCC beginning the match relaxed and conceding early, as has been custom the last six to eight weeks. The return of Kenney Walker and perhaps a late sub should be enough for the Orange and Blue to organize for an equalizer and salvage a point. I predict a 1-1 draw.

Brad Weigel

Goal Accomplished. The boys are in the playoffs. Now a lot of us may not have liked how the club has looked of late but they are in and that is what matters. A lot may seem to be off the line but I think the opposite is the case. We have seen a lot of movement in the starting XI the last few matches and I think Koch is looking for guys with the right attitude for the playoffs. If players throw up a stinker today they might just find themselves on the bench when it matters. Pat Brennan & Charlie Hatch from the Enquirer both reported that practice was more chippy than they’d seen in the past. It sounds to me like Koch is really trying to press the team’s buttons to see who will rise. I’m going for a 3-1 win in one of the better performances we’ll see this season.

Ken Hoetker

FCC is in the playoffs, the pressure is off. But how does the team respond up in Toronto, away from home and in front 500-700 fans? Does Koch rest some guys and play for the 8th seed and a trip down the Ohio River or does he go all out for the possibility of a 6th seed? This team has struggled all year, especially the last 2 months with their backs against the wall they have not responded well. Now with the playoff spot secured, I don’t know if the team will be fired up for the game. I expect another lackadaisical start and an offensive struggle against a Toronto team full of players that want to get a look at the first team minutes. I am predicting a 2-1 loss and we back into the playoffs.

Bill Wolf

The pressure is off. Twonto is out and in last place and can’t play spoiler. Cincinnati is in the playoffs. The only thing this game will determine is if FCC climb out of 8th place and that’s not even fully up to the Orange and Blue. With the team relaxed, they travel north and take care of business before the playoff run. Twonto has been shut out 13 times this season and only scored a single goal in 14 matches. Not exactly a scoring powerhouse. FCC will end the season with another Widmer’s Clean Sheet. 2-0 for the Knifey Soccer Lion Kings.

Other Staff Picks: Seubs 1-1, Boston 2-0, Yosief 3-0, Bryan 1-1, Griffin 1-1

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FC Cincinnati controls their destiny with 2 matches left in the 2017 regular season. Three points in Ottawa would assure FC Cincinnati their 2nd consecutive USL playoff berth. While Ottawa is eliminated from playoff contention, it is unlikely they will just lay over against Cincinnati. There is a lot on the line including playoff seeding, so here’s how some of the staff here at CST feel things will transpire on Sunday.

Ben Knapp

With this upcoming match, the playoffs seem well in reach. A much needed 3 points in Canada, and a much expected 3 points at that. I think this is a great match to follow a tough win last week and the boys will pull off a 2-1 victory and keep a high seeded position in the playoffs alive.

Rob Peirce

FC Cincinnati did not play well last week in Charlotte but still got the win. Usually, dependable Kenney Walker had an atypical match and also picked up two yellow cards, meaning he’ll be suspended for Sunday’s match in Ottawa. But the Orange and Blue are still finding ways to collect points away from Nippert Stadium, even if they don’t get all three. We can no longer say FCC is struggling on the road — the club has drawn twice and won once since the blowout loss in New York. And Ottawa hasn’t won period since Aug. 12. Walker will surely be missed, but coach Koch has had his team ready to play every match in the last six weeks. Sunday will be no different, but I don’t think FCC will clinch a playoff spot just yet. I predict a 1-1 draw.

Brad Weigel

3 points guys, 3 points. That is what stands between us and the playoffs. Even though the Orange & Blue have put together 6 results in a row, it is hard to say that we’ve been the better side in these matches. We’ve scraped, clawed, and fought to the finish line. Without the guts of players like Jimmy and Mitch we probably wouldn’t be here. For better or worse, I think that this is who we are, a team that isn’t going to play a pretty brand of soccer, but one who fights to the end and that is ok. In a playoff format like the Open Cup, that is what made us dangerous. I think Koch knows this and he’s going to count on the guys to dig into that inner fortitude and get another result. I don’t like the style we are playing but it works right now and we need it to work again Sunday. In a testy affair, I’m going with a 2-1 win after a late goal by Birthday Boy Austin Berry that clinches a playoff spot. Happy Birthday Capt’n

Griffin

The boys in Orange and Blue beginning their Canadian finale tour on Sunday. They will look to end the season with some good form and momentum going into the playoffs. The Fury will be playing for pride as their postseason door is closing quickly. I think Koch will start Djiby with König coming off the bench to run at tired legs in the second half. With Delbridge and Berry holding down the back line, they will see plenty of action without our man Kenney holding down the CDM. FC Cincinnati leaves Ottawa with three points, 3-2 FCC.

Yosief

With two matches to go, FCC has a chance to truly lock up their spot in the USL playoffs. Ottawa was once a contender for postseason action but that hope has evaporated with their recent form. Ottawa is winless in their last 10 matches and has been left with very little to play for. FC Cincinnati will be without their main man in the middle Kenney Walker, but I still foresee them coming away with a 2-1 victory and a healthy portion of poutine from Ottawa.

Other Staff Picks: Seubs 2-0, Boston 2-1, Ken 1-2, Bill 2-0, Bryan 1-1

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Coming off a last-second draw vs. Saint Louis FC, FC Cincinnati will travel to Matthews, NC to take on a team that claims to represent another Queen City. The Charlotte Independence of Matthews and Rock Hill, SC stand in 2nd place in the USL Eastern Conference and are in need of additional points to secure a home playoff match in 2017. On the other hand, Cincinnati could benefit from maximum points to clinch their spot in the USL Playoffs. With 3 matches left, there is a lot on the line so here’s how some of the staff here at CST feel things will transpire.

Bill Wolf

The Orange and Blue are still in a playoff position with control over their own destiny but they are in need of points to maintain their position. Charlotte is the number 2 team in the Eastern Conference, but fortunately for FCC, they are not in great form as of late. They are winless in their last 3 games and have only scored one goal. Cincinnati has been grinding away each game and earning results. The situation is right to allow the soccer ball kicking good guys to earn 3 points and gain some traction this week. I predict a 2-1 victory for FCC.

Rob Peirce

It’s no secret the Orange and Blue have been struggling away from Nippert Stadium with just two road victories in the regular season. It’s also no secret they haven’t recently started on the front foot, finding themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline early in the match. FC Cincinnati has relied on goals at the death to pull out a draw in the last two road matches. Charlotte hasn’t exactly been world-beaters recently, but unless things change for FCC, the Independence can be good enough to stop last-second heroics. Unfortunately, my first Growler Cup prediction is a 2-1 loss for FCC at Charlotte.

Ken Hoetker

“This is the week FCC will turn it around.” That’s been the sentiment for 27 weeks now. Aside from a good mid-July run of form, the team has really not provided a sign that things are changing. Charlotte has struggled as of late but they are playing ay home. Also, Charlotte is one of the better teams in scoring conversion. Currently, they score every 6.92 shots, the conference average is 9.28 shots per goal, meaning they don’t need many opportunities to put us on the back foot. Combine Charlotte’s scoring prowess with our defensive struggles as of late and I think that equates to a 2-1 loss for FCC.

Brad Weigel

2-1 FCC because it’s about damn time. Djiby will get the start because if not I’ll be driving the KochOut train myself. Quit fooling around and play your best player. Anything else is reckless. Let’s go Orange & Blue and get the Djiby train started now before the playoffs!

Griffin

No time left for excuses. No time left for reckless fouls. This is it this is where championship teams come through to secure their spot in the playoffs and make a run for hardware. FC Cincinnati needs to show what they’re made of tonight and they will do so in Charlotte. I predict the orange and blue will win this match 2-0 adding three points to the table and helping to secure their place in the postseason.

Other Staff Picks: Seubs 1-1, Boston 3-2, Yosief 2-2, Ben 2-1, Bryan 2-2

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