Today FC Cincinnati loaned out central defender Forrest Lasso to Nashville SC for the remainder of the season. The move was made to get him more playing time. The 2018 USL defender of the year has only appeared in 5 MLS matches this year for FCC. He is a very likable guy. Hope he sees the pitch regularly in Nashville and we see him back in orange and blue for 2020.
FC Cincinnati have acquired Homegrown defender Andrew Gutman on loan from Scottish Premiership side Celtic FC through the end of the 2020 MLS season . He is a Chicago Fire Academy product and played college ball at Indiana. Celtic loaned him to the Charlotte Independence of the USL for the first half of 2019. He will help FCC at left back which has been a problem all season. His first match with FCC was in the Hell is Real Derby where he had a very solid performance.
On August 8 in an attempt to add depth on the outside FCC acquired homegrown midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. on loan from New York Red Bulls for the remainder of 2019 in exchange for a 2020 third round SuperDraft pick. The club has the option to purchase his contract at the end of the loan.
Also on August 8 FCC acquired winger Joe Gyau from MSV Duisburg of the German 3. Bundesliga. His whole professional career has been spent in Germany. He has been capped with the USMNT 3 times.
Defender Logan Gdula has returned to USL's Hartford Athletic after being recalled by FCC for 6 matches.
FC Cincinnati signed Swedish center back Tom Pettersson on a free transfer. His last club was Ostersunds FK in Sweden where he was the captain. He will take up an international roster spot. Age: 29 Height: 6'3" Highlights can be found here: https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2019/12/17/tom-pettersson-highlights?autoplay=true
Other off season additions not mentioned thus far include: Defender Saad Abdul-Salaam (28, 6'4") was signed in stage 2 of the MLS Re-Entry process. Previously with Seattle. Defender Zico Bailey (19, 5'7") acquired his home grown rights from LA Galaxy in exchange for FCC 2020 4th round SuperDraft selection and possibly an additional $50,000 in GAM. He was then signed from FC Helsingor in Denmark. Midfielder Haris Medunjanin (34, 6'3") signed by FCC with TAM. He was selected in the 2019 end of year waivers draft. Formerly with Philadelphia Union. Players from 2019 Roster Leaving: Defender Alvas Powell was selected by Inter Miami CF in the expansion draft. Declined option for defender Forrest Lasso who was on loan with Nashville SC. Declined the loan purchase option for midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. Declined contract option on midfielder Corben Bone. Declined contract option on defender Justin Hoyte. Declined contract option for midfielder Roland Lamah Put Eric Alexander on waivers and he was signed by FC Dallas Midfielder Victor Ulloa and No 1 Re-Entry draft pick traded to Inter Miami FC for $50k GAM, #53 SuperDraft Pick and #26 Re-Entry Draft Slot. Midfielder Nazmi Albadawi out of contract, not resigned. Signed with North Carolina FC The club is in contract negotiations with midfielders Emmanuel Ledesma and Jimmy McLaughlin to potentially bring them back.
FC Cincinnati sign Japanese forward Yuya Kubo as a DP via transfer from Belgian club KAA Gent. He is 26. In 303 appearances he has scored 86 goals and 23 assists in 10 pro seasons. Ready to rock in front of the best fans in @MLS.#FCCincy | #AllForCincy pic.twitter.com/OZC8BRPd3h— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) January 9, 2020
FCC fan favorite Emmanuel Ledesma and the club couldn't agree to terms for the 2020 season. It's reported he is no longer in the clubs plans.
FC Cincinnati have placed forward Fanendo Adi and goalkeeper Jimmy Hague on waivers and have removed both players from their active roster. Adi was a bust as a DP signing. He had an injury plagued season and when he was on the pitch didn't produce. He also missed time due to a DUI charge and suspension. Hague was selected in the 2nd round of 2019 SuperDraft and did not make any appearances for the team last season.
Logan Gdula was removed from the active roster and put on waivers today. He was the 13th pick in the 2019 SuperDraft. He made no appearances with FCC in 2019 and was eventually loaned out to Hartford. He should get a chance with a USL side.
BREAKING: @fccincinnati Head Coach Ron Jans allegedly used a racial slur in front of team personnel. He has stepped away from his coaching duties with the team while this matter is being investigated.
What a train wreck! FCC fans were really excited for this season but we've taken 2 steps back. I find it hard to believe we will find a proper manager on short notice. Let's hope Yoann Damet can lead the team to some success while acting as interim coach. He didn't fair very well during his last opportunity but he does have much better players at his disposal this time.
Not sure what this means, yet. https://t.co/tqrhpLAOJK #FCCincy - Nijkamp and (maybe) Stam at the airport / on my flight— FC Cincy on Reddit (@r_FCCincinnati) February 20, 2020
https://sbisoccer.com/2021/05/fc-ci..._lWfAQyzeBJmDPW6rM6UgFrLqJtzuv-wvm1kjTyvBy_s4 FC Cincinnati signs Geoff Cameron to multi-year contract