In what continues to be an impressive offseason for the Cincinnati Dutch Lions, the club announced the addition of former FC Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati product Michael Millay. The center back joins a side predicted as one of the tops in the USL PDL Central Conference and features several players with professional experience. Head Coach and Technical Director Sid … [Read more...]
2017 FC Cincinnati Depth Chart- Forwards
Over the offseason, General Manager Jeff Berding stated his target for the 2017 season was to score 62 goals. In order to do so, FC Cincinnati will have to replace 2016 USL Golden Boot winner Sean Okoli and his 16 goals as he departs to New York City FC of MLS. Even with his departure, the club brought in a high-quality group of players to replace his production and could be … [Read more...]
Where Do We Go From Here?
It has only been a few hours since John Harkes was relieved of his duties as manager of FC Cincinnati and I am just now getting my head wrapped around it. Initially, I was in shock and disbelief but now I have started to consume the loss of John Harkes. The reality is that FCC is more than a manager, FCC is more than any one player, and FCC is more than anyone person. FC … [Read more...]
Harkes Out – Instant Take Podcast
John Harkes is out as the Head Coach of FC Cincinnati. Check out the instant take from Bryan, Boston and Griffin from Friday night. This week's episode is sponsored by The Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Get your tickets to see US Women's Soccer legend Abby Wambach speak at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center on March 25th. Visit … [Read more...]
Harkes Out as FC Cincinnati Head Coach
After the initial report from Ives Galarcep of Goal.com, it has been confirmed by the club that John Harkes is out as the Head Coach of FC Cincinnati. Galarcep also broke the news that Assistant Alan Koch will assume the role of Manager. This comes as a shock as FC Cincinnati leaves for the IMG Academy to begin their 2017 preseason schedule on Sunday vs. OKC Energy FC. … [Read more...]
Preseason – FC Cincinnati vs. OKC Energy: 5 Things to Know
Where: Bradenton, FL - IMG Academy Stadium When: Sunday - 3:30 p.m. It's been a little more than 4 months since our boys in Orange & Blue took the field competitively. Newly appointed manager Alan Koch and his squad will travel down to the IMG Academy to participate in their first of three preseason matches in Florida. Although, this is not a regular season game the … [Read more...]
So What is Your Starting XI?
Check out this amazing image done by our newest contributor Bryan Griffin (@GriBry)! Griffin's image below describes how FC Cincinnati formed their 2017 roster. Each position group is listed and now it is up to you to give your thoughts! On Wednesday night's show we encourage our listeners to call in and give YOUR thoughts on the roster so far! This will be a listener driven … [Read more...]
FC Cincinnati Adds Experienced International Striker
this story will be updated throughout the day In a bid to fill the void left by the departure of Forward Sean Okoli, FC Cincinnati has turned to UEFA Europa League veteran Baye Djiby Fall. The Senegalese Forward has experience in the German Bundesliga, Russian Premier League, Belgian Pro League, Danish Superligaen, Norwegian Tippeligaen and several other high profile leagues … [Read more...]
FC Cincinnati Add Top Prospect for 2017
It was announced on Monday afternoon that FC Cincinnati has acquired USL top prospect, Victor Mansaray, on loan from Seattle Sounders FC. The young starlet will join an already loaded roster as Coach John Harkes and GM Jeff Berding look to complete a roster that can score 62 goals and compete for the USL Championship. Mansaray topped the “USL 20 Under 20” list last year, … [Read more...]
The USL Schedule is Finally Released!
We've hit the big 5-0! That's right, 50 episodes of Cincinnati Soccer Talk. On this week's show we look back at the busy week that was for the USL and FC Cincinnati. The 2017 preseason has kicked off and CST was at the team's first night practice. Plus we've got MLS Expansion news and more. Download the podcast today! … [Read more...]
