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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.

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

"He was super open to what we were challenging him with ... When you saw that side of it, coupled with, obviously, produ...
07/11/2025

"He was super open to what we were challenging him with ... When you saw that side of it, coupled with, obviously, production on the field, I think that's what, for me, was the most comforting that we had a special player.”

An in-depth look into Evander's evolution with ahead of a big derby and stretch that will put him in the spotlight even more.

PHOTOS BY JEREMY MILLER STORY BY LAUREL PFAHLER Evander da Silva Ferreira remembers the first Zoom meeting he had with FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albri

GM Chris Albright acknowledged there isn't a lot of flexibility in the roster right now but said the club will explore...
07/08/2025

GM Chris Albright acknowledged there isn't a lot of flexibility in the roster right now but said the club will explore ways to create it heading into the summer transfer window. More on the recent moves and what's to come.

Not subscribed yet? I'm celebrating my fifth anniversary on Patreon this month and offering 15% off the first month or year for new subscriptions. Use code ANNIVERSARY15 at checkout. It's a good time to use it. I've got two more features coming ahead of this week.

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FC Cincinnati already has one piece of business done before the summer transfer window even opens, but now general manager Chris Albright and his staff face the

will be missing another key piece with news of Obinna Nwobodo's quad injury requiring surgery. More on that with react...
07/03/2025

will be missing another key piece with news of Obinna Nwobodo's quad injury requiring surgery. More on that with reactions from Pat Noonan and Matt Miazga, plus some of the other absences impacting the squad, which once again is low on CBs.

FC Cincinnati suffered another blow on the injury front and will be without a top contributor in the midfield for at least a couple of months. A second opinion

The first MLSPA salary guide of 2025 is out, and now ranks fourth in total guaranteed compensation with two players ab...
06/25/2025

The first MLSPA salary guide of 2025 is out, and now ranks fourth in total guaranteed compensation with two players above $3 million for the first time in club history. More details with graphics on FCC's salaries, league leaders and where teams rank in guaranteed compensation spending 👇

FC Cincinnati increased its roster spending this year and now ranks fourth in Major League Soccer in total guaranteed compensation, according to data released b

I confirmed in April that had an offer declined by Thomas Müller but then he had a chance to play at TQL on Sunday. Di...
06/19/2025

I confirmed in April that had an offer declined by Thomas Müller but then he had a chance to play at TQL on Sunday. Did anything change? I wrote a notebook of items as it relates to my FCC readers, including Kei Kamara's stint as an analyst on TNT Sports broadcasts.

FC Cincinnati's Kei Kamara enjoying in-studio analyst opportunity PHOTOS BY JEREMY MILLER STORY BY LAUREL PFAHLER Thomas Müller declined an offer from FC Cincin

"It's very difficult to talk about how the fans are going to receive me..., but I hope it's in a good way because I did ...
05/28/2025

"It's very difficult to talk about how the fans are going to receive me..., but I hope it's in a good way because I did feel bad about the way I left and it was a little painful."

Former star Lucho Acosta spoke to me on his return w/ FC Dallas.

Luciano Acosta’s return to TQL Stadium for the first time as a visiting player is sure to bring out a mix of emotions from fans. The former FC Cincinnati star s

Past villains of the derby have moved on but coach Pat Noonan provided insight into why this intense rivalry b/w two...
05/16/2025

Past villains of the derby have moved on but coach Pat Noonan provided insight into why this intense rivalry b/w two good teams is different from others. Plus, more from Obi Nwobodo on the derby + his extension + availability reports.

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Caleb Porter shushing the home crowd at TQL Stadium, Lucas Zelarayan burying FC Cincinnati on free kicks, Cucho Hernandez catching a beer can tossed at him afte

Kei Kamara had been wanting to play for FC Cincinnati since picked him in the 2018 expansion draft only to immediately...
05/12/2025

Kei Kamara had been wanting to play for FC Cincinnati since picked him in the 2018 expansion draft only to immediately trade him to Colorado. His 14 goals in 2019 would have been a big help to FCC but the timing now allows him to help a contender. Read more in my latest piece.

Kei Kamara had been texting FC Cincinnati technical director Hunter Freeman the past five years or so asking when the club would give him a second chance of sor

Kei Kamara is in training with today, and Obinna Nwobodo is back in the group as well. More from our media viewing and...
05/12/2025

Kei Kamara is in training with today, and Obinna Nwobodo is back in the group as well. More from our media viewing and presser with Pat Noonan in today's training updates.👇

New forward Kei Kamara was in training with FC Cincinnati on Monday, as the Orange and Blue began on-field preparations for Wednesday's game at Toronto FC. The

put together a good team win Saturday against Austin. We discuss the improvements, lineup and result in the latest epi...
05/12/2025

put together a good team win Saturday against Austin. We discuss the improvements, lineup and result in the latest episode of Queen City Press Podcast, plus the signing of Kei Kamara & interviews with Evander, Dado Valenzuela & Brandon Vazquez.

FC Cincinnati collected a 2-1 win over Austin FC on Saturday with goals from Evander and Dado Valenzuela. Valenzuela's goal was the winner after former FCC forw

“He's an absolute bull.”“I'm just trying to take a nap, but he doesn't quit. From there, I realized he's just at a diffe...
04/11/2025

“He's an absolute bull.”

“I'm just trying to take a nap, but he doesn't quit. From there, I realized he's just at a different level.”

A deep dive into how DP forward Kévin Denkey works to set himself apart and why he's doing it with Cincy.

PHOTOS BY JEREMY MILLER STORY BY LAUREL PFAHLER Kévin Denkey’s eyes lit up at a chance to share a peek into the routine that helped him win a Golden Boot in Bel

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