Analysis
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4.2KAttacking struggles remain in FC Cincinnati’s return to Nashville
Nate Gilman looks at FC Cincinnati's attacking woes, a stagnant midfield and coach Jaap Stam's use of Joseph-Claude Gyau after Saturday's loss...
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4.5KDon’t be fooled by FC Cincinnati’s four goals
FC Cincinnati scored four goals in Saturday's loss at CF Montreal, but Nate Gilman says the offensive performance wasn't convincing. He dives...
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2.3KFC Cincinnati’s lack of chance creation on display in disappointing draw
FC Cincinnati created few chances in Friday's draw in the Hell is Real Derby. Nate Gilman looks at the lack of creativity...
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2.1KFC Cincinnati’s solid defending earns a point on the road
In FC Cincinnati's 1-1 draw Saturday with Houston, Nate Gilman examines Brenner's production, Yuya Kubo as a defensive midfielder and Haris Medunjanin...
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4.9KLuciano Acosta is the No. 10 FC Cincinnati has been looking for
FC Cincinnati has finally found a true No. 10 in Luciano Acosta. Nate Gilman looks at Acosta's attacking numbers and where he...
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3.2KFC Cincinnati’s defense shows up en route to two wins
Nate Gilman dissects the stats in FC Cincinnati's two road victories last week, including the clean sheets, Isaac Atanga and Luciano Acosta.
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2.6KFC Cincinnati experiences the perils of conceding the first goal
Nate Gilman digs into the flow of FC Cincinnati's 2-0 home loss to Colorado on Saturday, examining the quality of the club's...
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2.6KHow FC Cincinnati stacks up in MLS so far
Looking at FC Cincinnati as it prepares to return from the international break, Nate Gilman examines the 5-3-2 formation vs. other formations...
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3.1KBarreal’s continued improvement a key for FC Cincinnati’s future
How Álvaro Barreal progresses could go a long way toward how successful FC Cincinnati is in 2021. Nate Gilman dives into Barreal's...
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2.5KFC Cincinnati bends, eventually breaks against Revolution
FC Cincinnati allowed the New England Revolution most of their shots Saturday in the first half, playing in a 3-5-2. Nate Gilman...
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3.2KMatarrita providing early returns for FC Cincinnati
Ronald Matarrita came to FC Cincinnati with a decent price tag, but as Nate Gilman explains, his offensive production in assists is...
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3.4KFC Cincinnati win shows fight, adaptation but new formation shouldn’t stay
FC Cincinnati switched formations for Saturday's win over CF Montreal, but Nate Gilman breaks down why the change shouldn't be permanent.
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5.6KDespite the loss, FC Cincinnati stats vs. Inter Miami show another step forward
Nate Gilman says Ronald Matarrita and Luciano Acosta worked well together, helping FC Cincinnati, statistically at least, take another step forward Sunday...
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4.5KA deeper dive in Mokotjo’s numbers with FC Cincinnati
Nate Gilman takes a look inside Kamohelo Mokotjo's passing numbers in FC Cincinnati's midfield.
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5.2KThe tale of FC Cincinnati’s two storied keepers
Guest author Alex Muddiman compares the statistics of Przemyslaw Tyton and new FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer.
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5.8KInside the numbers: Kubo resembling Amaya in FC Cincinnati midfield
FC Cincinnati coach Jaap Stam has been using Yuya Kubo in the midfield to start the season. Nate Gilman says Kubo's numbers...
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4.4KStats show a cup of concern and a dash of hope for FC Cincinnati
When Ken Hoetker looks inside FC Cincinnati's numbers from the first three games, he sees a cup of concern and a dash...
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3.4KNumbers show improvement needed, building blocks for FC Cincinnati
Guest author Nate Gilman dives inside the numbers in FC Cincinnati's 3-0 loss at Orlando City SC. He says there's definitely improvement...
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4.6KFC Cincinnati has warning bells despite a good result
FC Cincinnati picked up a point Saturday at Nashville SC, but guest author Nate Gilman says despite the result, the club has...
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4.7KScouting FC Cincinnati’s newest winger Isaac Atanga
I wanted to dig a little deeper into the talent that is FC Cincinnati's newest winger Isaac Atanga.
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6.0KAmaya submits trade request to FC Cincinnati
In a report Thursday by The Athletic, FC Cincinnati midfielder Frankie Amaya confirmed he submitted a transfer request this offseason to the...
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9.5KOpinion: The curious case of Locadia at FC Cincinnati
Jürgen Locadia, the crown jewel of the 2020 winter transfer window and the supposed savior of FC Cincinnati, could be on his...
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2.6KNonstop Flight: You’ve heard this FC Cincinnati story before
Clay Winstead says "Nonstop Flight," the documentary about FC Cincinnati's path from a concept to an MLS team, is a story you...
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2.1KMaking the case for trying FC Cincinnati’s Gyau at right back
Should FC Cincinnati move Joseph-Claude Gyau to right back? Ken Hoetker says the club should at least try.
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2.1KA change in philosophy for FC Cincinnati?
When hired last year, FC Cincinnati general manager Gerard Nijkamp wanted to attack in a 4-3-3 formation. But in the MLS is...
