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Queen City Press Queen City Press launched on Jan. 26, 2021, as a professional news media website covering FC Cincinnati.

Founder Laurel Pfahler has covered the team since 2016 and provides special emphasis on enterprise reporting and in-depth features.

Alvaro Barreal triggered the purchase obligation in his loan agreement with Santos FC, and sources say the club is expec...
12/08/2025

Alvaro Barreal triggered the purchase obligation in his loan agreement with Santos FC, and sources say the club is expected to make the permanent transfer official in the coming days. This officially ends his time with .

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Per multiple sources, is picking up the option on 2023 MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga's contract for 2026.
11/26/2025

Per multiple sources, is picking up the option on 2023 MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga's contract for 2026.

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FC Cincinnati held end-of-season interviews with players Tuesday before they were free to leave for the offseason. Here ...
11/25/2025

FC Cincinnati held end-of-season interviews with players Tuesday before they were free to leave for the offseason. Here are some of the highlights from what players said in interviews with media afterward, some in a group setting and others 1-on-1. Notable decisions shared: Teenage Hadebe and Evan Louro will be back, as the club is exercising their 2026 options and negotiating new deals.

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“I don't think a lot of people expected it to turn around.”Pat Noonan has helped transform to perennial winner. The ne...
11/21/2025

“I don't think a lot of people expected it to turn around.”

Pat Noonan has helped transform to perennial winner. The next step is an MLS Cup. On Noonan's growth as head coach, why his teams are so successful in tight games and the task at hand.

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Get an extra 10 percent off annual subscriptions (on top of the usual 9 percent discount for annuals) for the next 10 da...
11/15/2025

Get an extra 10 percent off annual subscriptions (on top of the usual 9 percent discount for annuals) for the next 10 days and access unique coverage like the podcast, a monthly mailbag and in-depth features. I've got more great content coming up you won't want to miss!

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Teenage Hadebe is so grateful for the opportunities has given him and his family, he hopes to repay the club by helpin...
11/08/2025

Teenage Hadebe is so grateful for the opportunities has given him and his family, he hopes to repay the club by helping it to its first MLS Cup. Four wins to glory heading into a key Game 3 vs. Columbus tomorrow.

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From media availability today: Updates on the five injured players, five guys still not back in training after nationa...
10/16/2025

From media availability today: Updates on the five injured players, five guys still not back in training after national team duty, Obinna Nwobodo’s potential return to action, the decision on starting GK and more:

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"The last part of the season, when important games are coming up, that's when the big players need to step up, & I know ...
09/27/2025

"The last part of the season, when important games are coming up, that's when the big players need to step up, & I know how important I am for the team. ... I need to step up & help the team as much as I can."

Evander has contributed on all five of FC Cincinnati's goals the past two games, including a game-winning goal scored against Nashville in stoppage time. He said he is ready to do even more for

Read more before Sunday night's match against Orlando City -->

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defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo, who has been out since tearing a quadriceps tendon June 25, "is close" and expect...
09/26/2025

defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo, who has been out since tearing a quadriceps tendon June 25, "is close" and expected to be back in the group next week, but the team likely will be without two other starters this weekend as well.

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GM Chris Albright said fans are right to expect a trophy this year, and he still believes Pat Noonan is the coach to b...
09/02/2025

GM Chris Albright said fans are right to expect a trophy this year, and he still believes Pat Noonan is the coach to bring a championship to Cincinnati. More on that, plus his thoughts on the roster after a busy summer window.

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leadership engaged in talks with Brenner's rep in February and nothing came of it (I was the lone one reporting the ta...
08/22/2025

leadership engaged in talks with Brenner's rep in February and nothing came of it (I was the lone one reporting the talks then). A few days ago, discussions resumed and the club finalized a deal for a reunion. He arrives on TAM-deal loan from Udinese through December with a purchase option. Brenner remains tied for the club's single-season MLS goals record (18 in 2022).

FC Cincinnati has finalized the deal to re-acquire Brenner Souza da Silva via loan from Udinese, sources told Queen City Press. The paperwork was completed with

Can confirm is finalizing a deal to acquire U-22 midfielder Samuel Gidi. The club is in the process of obtaining the i...
08/05/2025

Can confirm is finalizing a deal to acquire U-22 midfielder Samuel Gidi. The club is in the process of obtaining the international slot and will need a corresponding move to free up a senior roster spot.

FC Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to acquire Ghanian midfielder Samuel Gidi from Slovak Super Liga MSK Zilina, sources confirmed to Queen City Press. GiveMeSpo

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