Latest news with #FC_Cincinnati
CTV News
15 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Defender Zane Monlouis the latest to join Toronto FC's growing injury list
Toronto FC defender Zane Monlouis (12) looks for an open teammate during the first half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson) TORONTO — The hurt continues for Toronto FC, with defender Zane Monlouis the latest player to be sidelined. The former England youth international, who left the Arsenal under-23 side to sign with TFC in February, fell awkwardly while trying to make a tackle in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with the visiting New York Red Bulls. He fell to the ground, clutching his groin area, and had to be helped off the field. 'It's going to be a long-term injury again,' Toronto coach Robin Fraser said after training Friday. 'Something in the hip, groin area. And these sort of things, they seem to take quite a while. 'With regards to injuries, if we didn't have bad luck, we'd have no luck, it seems like.' Toronto (3-10-5) was missing eight players mid-week, six injured and two on international duty, prompting Fraser to deploy the 21-year-old Monlouis, primarily a centre back, at right back. The injured were defenders Kobe Franklin, Nicksoen Gomis and Henry Wingo, midfielders Jonathan Osorio and Markus Cimermancic, and winger Federico Bernardeschi. Fullback/wingback Richie Laryea and midfielder Deybi Flores are with Canada and Honduras, respectively, at the Gold Cup. Gomis is gone for the season after surgery to repair his Achilles tendon, while Wingo was seen on crutches this week. 'It'll be a couple of months, I think,' Fraser said when asked about Wingo's possible return. Bernardeschi, meanwhile, is suffering from a 'lingering' lower-body injury. Fraser did not seem hopeful that any of the walking wounded might be back for Saturday's visit by the Portland Timbers. 'It does feel like a MASH unit at times. We've had incredibly bad luck,' he said. 'Injuries are part of the game and it happens. But when you get this number of injuries — and different types and different severities and different durations — it does feel odd. Because there are years when you basically have very few if any (injuries). And those years feel completely normal. You forget about what this feels like when you're having one of those years.' It seems like a while since TFC has had one of those good years. Toronto is winless in its last four games (0-3-1) and winless in five at home (0-4-1). On the plus side, forward Deandre Kerr saw 14 minutes of action mid-week in Toronto's first game in 25 days. It was his first involvement since suffering a high ankle sprain March 29. Osorio, who suffered a lower-body injury training with Canada, was seen running with a trainer in the portion of training open to media on Friday. It seemed to speak volumes that despite all the absences Wednesday, Italian designated player Lorenzo Insigne was glued to the bench. Fraser said later he wanted to give some of his younger players their opportunity — hardly a vote of confidence in a player who is earning US$15.4 million this season. Portland (8-4-6) arrives in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Timbers had to settle for a 1-1 draw with visiting San Jose on Wednesday after conceding a 94th-minute equalizer. Portland had won two straight before that. 'Collectively, they have a very aggressive mindset when they go forward. They're a difficult team to deal with because of that,' said Fraser. 'Their athleticism is the sort of thing that bodes really well for this league but they have athletic players who are also talented, skilful.' Portland manager Phil Neville was quick to praise Toronto. 'I think they're a dangerous team,' he said. 'You watch their last five or six games, they've been in every single game. They're at the point of the season where they're going to have to go for it. They need points.' Portland's Jonathan Rodríguez, Ariel Lassiter and Brazil's Anthony are dealing with injuries. The Timbers also have players at the Gold Cup with goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau and defender Kamal Miller both with Canada. It is just the 12th league meeting between the two teams, with Toronto holding a 5-4-2 edge. They last met in 2022 when Toronto won 3-1 at home. TFC goes into weekend play in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, 11 points and five places below the last playoff position. And after Portland, only five of their remaining 15 games are at home, not that playing at BMO Field has been much of an advantage with only five out of a possible 33 points collected there in 11 outings (1-7-3) this season. Fraser insists his players see the severity of the situation. 'It's something we talk about consistently. It comes down to does it resonate? And I certainly think it is starting to.' 'Now we have to talk about results, as opposed to just improving or just doing the things that we need to do,' he added. 'We need to talk about results. That's where we are right now … Time is running out and we can't afford to waste opportunities.' Despite the lack of success on the field, Fraser believes in his roster, calling his players honest and hard-working. 'To dig ourselves out of where we are, it's going to take so much work,' he said. 'It's going to take so much teamwork. But again, I believe in the character of the group.' Toronto has not made the playoffs since 2020, when it stumbled at the first hurdle, beaten by expansion Nashville SC. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025 Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press
Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Evander leads Cincinnati against Orlando City
FC Cincinnati (11-5-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando City SC (9-4-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orlando City SC +100, FC Cincinnati +245, Draw +260; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against CF Montreal. Orlando is 5-4-6 against conference opponents. Orlando is 3-2 in matches decided by one goal. Cincinnati is 8-5-2 in Eastern Conference games. Cincinnati is sixth in the Eastern Conference giving up only 25 goals. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Martin Ojeda has scored nine goals with six assists for Orlando. Marco Pasalic has four goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Kevin Denkey has scored 11 goals for Cincinnati. Evander has three goals and four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Orlando: 6-2-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 6.1 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.2 goals per game. Cincinnati: 5-3-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 6.0 shots on goal and 5.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Orlando: Joran Gerbet (injured), Duncan McGuire (injured), Alex Freeman (injured). Cincinnati: Miles Robinson (injured), Sergio Santos (injured), Nick Hagglund (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
New York Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
FC Cincinnati CEO hopeful of luring Thomas Muller to MLS: ‘We made him a good offer'
FC Cincinnati's co-CEO says the MLS club has offered a contract to Bayern Munich and Germany legend Thomas Muller. Jeff Berding is aware that Muller, 35, has 'many options' but hopes the forward can be persuaded by the 'great conditions' on offer in Cincinnati. Muller will leave Bayern at the end of the Club World Cup after 25 years, 751 games and 248 goals for the Bavarian team. Bayern's all-time record appearance holder has won 13 Bundesliga titles, two Champions Leagues and a World Cup, scoring 45 goals in 131 games for Germany. Cincinnati hold Muller's discovery rights, giving them first refusal to negotiate with him should he want to move to MLS, and Berding hopes he can be persuaded to continue his playing career in Ohio. Speaking to German publication Bild, Berding said: 'We made him a good offer, we had several discussions with his advisors. In the end, he has many options. We respect if he and his advisors are looking for something else. That's part of the football business. Advertisement 'It's not over until he signs with another club. We know this is his farewell tour here (at the Club World Cup in the U.S.) with Bayern Munich, and he'll then decide what to do next. We also know what we have here: a big stadium, a good atmosphere, and great conditions. Who knows what will happen in the end. 'We are a club with a great German history and we are capable of winning titles. Thomas is a winner; he has won a lot. We think he would fit in very well with us.' Muller scored twice as Bayern began their Club World Cup campaign with a 10-0 decimation of Auckland City at Cincinnati's home, TQL Stadium, last week. 'The entire stadium and the spectators were really very good. They have very good conditions here, I have to say,' the German said after his double. It's still too early what Muller's next chapter will be. By all indications, he is yet to make any decision, or even to commit to playing on; he could still retire and settle back into the Bavarian countryside. Muller has always been a football player first and, in typical fashion, he will not allow anything to get in the way of his or Bayern's participation at this Club World Cup. All we know for certain is that these are his last games for Bayern and he will not play for another German side. He remains a very good player, though. Muller's minutes in the Bundesliga declined significantly in 2024-25 and he only started 12 games, but he was still effective and were he to choose to move to MLS, he would doubtless be an asset to Cincinnati or any other franchise.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kévin Denkey's goal helps Cincinnati win 1-0, snap Revolution's nine-game unbeaten streak
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kévin Denkey scored in the 26th minute, Roman Celentano had two saves and FC Cincinnati beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak. New England (6-5-5), which had 62% possession and outshot Cincinnati 10-9, had its nine-game unbeaten streak snapped. Advertisement Denkey poked in a first-touch shot, off a rolling centering pass played by Luca Orellano, from point-blank range to give Cincinnati (10-5-3) a 1-0 lead. Denkey has 11 goals this season, tied with Nashville's Sam Surridge for second most in MLS, behind Philadelphia's Tai Baribo. The 24-year-old in his first MLS season has scored a goal in three consecutive games and five of the last six. Aljaz Ivacic had two saves for the Revolution. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Kévin Denkey's goal helps Cincinnati win 1-0, snap Revolution's nine-game unbeaten streak
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kévin Denkey scored in the 26th minute, Roman Celentano had two saves and FC Cincinnati beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak. New England (6-5-5), which had 62% possession and outshot Cincinnati 10-9, had its nine-game unbeaten streak snapped. Denkey poked in a first-touch shot, off a rolling centering pass played by Luca Orellano, from point-blank range to give Cincinnati (10-5-3) a 1-0 lead. Denkey has 11 goals this season, tied with Nashville's Sam Surridge for second most in MLS, behind Philadelphia's Tai Baribo. The 24-year-old in his first MLS season has scored a goal in three consecutive games and five of the last six. Aljaz Ivacic had two saves for the Revolution. ___ AP soccer:
