(A Few) Questions Answered

Trying to figure out FC Cincinnati's center backs and some stray thoughts about potential transfer business.

Bouncing Back

FC Cincinnati bounced back from a disappointing Hell is Real to put in maybe the team's best performance of the season en route to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Here's what looked better:

Pressure

FC Cincinnati's struggles against Columbus' pressure and why the team maybe needs to move on from the Pavel Bucha as wing back experiment

Before the Second Act

FC Cincinnati is just about back to playing competitive games, so here's a quick refresher on what we've seen already and what might be to come.

Trinity Rodman's Level Up

In a set up prioritizing control, Trinity Rodman's game has evolved playing on the left side of the Washington Spirit's attack.

Preseason 2.0

What we learned, and didn't learn, from FC Cincinnati's friendly with Burnley FC in the team's preseason 2.0.

In Search of Defensive Answers

A deep dive on what's gone wrong defensively for FC Cincinnati so far in 2026 and where the team can go from here.

Control: A New Look (and Approach) in Midfield

Digging into the Washington Spirit's midfield so far in 2026.

Sitting Deeper

Trying to make sense of Dado Valenzuela's 2026 season so far and what's next

Checking In (1/3 Edition)

Takeaways from the first third-ish of FC Cincinnati's 2026 season.

Defensive Disconnect

Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.

Trade Offs

Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals