Laurel Pfahler
@laurelpfahler.bsky.social
Covering #FCCincy at Queen City Press; freelance #Bengals beat writer for the Dayton Daily News. Past: The Athletic, WCPO, TCPalm.com, etc. ✝️ wife, mom, Ohio U alum, NASR President, PFWA member.
Don't miss MLS on Apple TV's Dax McCarty on this week's Next 90. He opened with a 'mea culpa' re: Evander's PK call that was overturned. Also had great insight into #FCCincy's current state ahead of tonight's game vs Seattle. Find it on Queen City Press channels of YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
#FCCincy denied Austin FC's request to speak to GM Chris Albright for its CSO job earlier this summer, sources confirmed. It would have reunited him with former Union colleague Jim Curtin, who told me in 2023 he hopes to work with Albright again someday. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Sources: Austin FC pursued Albright for CSO position | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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Before NYCFC plays in Ohio, @matthewmangam.bsky.social asked @laurelpfahler.bsky.social to give us some scouting intel on FC Cincinnati: How their defense has improved from its rough start to the season, what’s going on with Kévin Denkey’s transfer chatter, why Pavel Bucha is an X-factor
Scouting FC Cincinnati: 5 things to know about NYCFC's midweek opponent
Evander and Kévin Denkey still lead a potent Cincinnati attack, but Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press explains why midfielder Pavel Bucha will be the X-factor for FCC when they host New York City FC.
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For a 2nd straight game #FCCincy plays a team that has taken advantage of the summer window to bring in help early. I asked Pat Noonan if he's disappointed FCC hasn't done the same. My piece on his response + the club approach. 👇 www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Rivals improve while FC Cincinnati stays 'patient' | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
FC Cincinnati faced an Orlando City SC team last weekend that was bolstered by summer transfers like French international and former Atletic
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For a 2nd straight game #FCCincy plays a team that has taken advantage of the summer window to bring in help early. I asked Pat Noonan if he's disappointed FCC hasn't done the same. My piece on his response + the club approach. 👇 www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Rivals improve while FC Cincinnati stays 'patient' | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
FC Cincinnati faced an Orlando City SC team last weekend that was bolstered by summer transfers like French international and former Atletic
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Fans have been asking why #FCCincy CB Nick Hagglund hasn't played since May, so I addressed the situation in my latest notebook, along with more on Kyle Smith as he turns to Orlando to face his old club + the sub decision Tuesday right before the letdown. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Notebook: Lineup tough for Hagglund to crack with centerback improvement | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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“Goodness, you'd like to see them add just a killer centerback in the middle of that three." MLS on Apple TV's Evan Weston speaks about #FCCincy 's defense and what's missing in the latest 'Next 90.' Check it out on Queen City Press channels of Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon & YouTube.
The latest 'Next 90' is up on all Queen City Press channels (links below). MLS on Apple TV's Evan Weston joins to talk #FCCincy's exit from Leagues Cup (now official), whether FCC can afford to sell Kevin Denkey, the new Orlando City with Antoine Griezmann and more. youtu.be/kWKJKIy6MII?...
Next 90: FC Cincinnati's exit from Leagues Cup, on to Orlando with MLS on Apple TV's Evan Weston
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#FCCincy vs. Pumas in #LeaguesCup action will kick off at 8:20 pm, we are told in the press box.
The latest 'Next 90' is up! @tylersnipes.bsky.social and I recap #FCCincy's win over Pachuca and MLS on AppleTV's Sacha Kljestan joins with thoughts on the team, Leagues Cup and needs this transfer window. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon and YouTube (links below). youtu.be/8JesTdqOB-Q
Next 90: Sacha Kljestan chimes in on FC Cincinnati's form, strong start in Leagues Cup
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Is Dado Valenzuela FC Cincinnati's Jamie Tartt? Is there a Roy Kent? Dani Rojas? 🤔 With Ted Lasso Season 4 here, #FCCincy's Nick Hagglund and Evan Louro matched teammates and coaches to the show's most memorable characters — and the reactions were priceless. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
FC Cincinnati’s ‘Ted Lasso’ cast: Players assign teammates to iconic characters | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
The Los Angeles Times once referred to FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan in a headline as a “real-life Ted Lasso” because Noonan was a “miracle
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A lot of great quotes from last night’s #FCCincy postgame, but especially enjoyed hearing Evander explain his apology to Pat Noonan for taking the 37.5-yard banger and Obi Nwobodo’s reaction to getting an assist for it. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Evander's brilliant night guides FC Cincinnati to 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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The assist by Evander on Bryan Ramirez's goal was his 100th goal contribution in MLS, in his 104th match, making him the fifth-fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, only behind Lionel Messi, Sebastian Giovinco, Robbie Keane and Carlos Vela. That's quite a feat. #FCCincy
#FCCincy equipment manager Levi Moore out on the field first with a bag of balls and the fans still sitting in the stadium give him a loud cheer. Goalkeepers are out now as well. Kickoff time soon to be announced.
#FCCincy lineup features Pavel Bucha back in the midfield (replacing suspended Dado Valenzuela) with Ender Echenique at RWB and Bryan Ramirez back in at LWB. Kyle Smith in for Matt Miazga. Graphic from the FC Cincinnati app.
"Right now Cincy just has to think we should improve. Trophies might come down the line, but ...if you're still thinking you're the same Lucho Acosta team from a couple years ago, that's not the case." MLS on Apple TV's Bruno Vain joined the 'Next 90' and weighed in on all things #FCCincy.
In addition to Dado Valenzuela getting an extra game on his red card suspension and fined, as I reported earlier, #FCCincy and Columbus Crew club and head coaches received fines for the mass confrontation incident in #HellisReal. …
Evander joined me on a bonus Insider Show this week from the MLS All-Star festivities. Hear what he had to say about the event, his goals with #FCCincy and more. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Insider Show Bonus Episode with Evander | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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The latest Insider Show posted this morning, but I added a bonus episode with Evander before he competes in the All-Star events tonight and tomorrow. Check it out! www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
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More on Tom Barlow's broken nose. Otherwise, a clean bill of health for #FCCincy in terms of availability for #HellisReal, per #FCCincy coach Pat Noonan. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Week of 7.20.26: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan said Tom Barlow broke his nose with that hit he took shortly after entering Wednesday. He wore a mask yesterday just for protection with swelling and to avoid pain if he were hit, but he’s not forced to wear it moving forward and he’s available.
Fulltime: FC Cincinnati 4, Vancouver Whitecaps 3. Still things to work on, but solid win for #FCCincy coming out of a two-month break to beat the Western Conference's top team. Next up is #HellisReal at Columbus on Saturday.
(Check out this week's 'Next 90' to hear more great insight from Steve Cangialosi. Found on the Queen City Press channels of YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Patreon.)
Charles Boehm ⚽️@cboehm.bsky.social · last mo.Interesting note from Steve Cangialosi on the AppleTV call of FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps regarding Sebastian Berhalter, who did not travel to Ohio: "We are told this is not a fatigue issue, he is not dressing tonight as his future is being determined; read into that what you will."
An appropriate punishment would be forcing Inter Miami to abide by the league's media access rules for the first time in Lionel Messi's tenure. Including a reminder that in America, a $28 million salary to a star athlete comes with responsibilities.
Jonathan Tannenwald@jtannenwald.bsky.social · last mo.Two months after #FCCincy beat Orlando City 6-2, the team is ready for its next match tonight vs #VWFC. Can the 🔸&🔹 pick up where they left off offensively and will health make a difference for the defense? www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Notebook: FC Cincinnati faces tough test in MLS re-start, Robinson hopes to make impact | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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MLS on Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi always delivers. Such a great conversation with him on our new episode of Next 90 (formerly the Preview Show) to set up the second part of FC Cincinnati's season. Check out our free show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and Patreon for in-depth #FCCincy coverage.
Breaking: #FCCincy is finalizing a loan to send Gilberto Flores back to his old club. Read for details on what that means for FCC and Flores. www.patreon.com/QueenCityPre...
Breaking: FC Cincinnati finalizing loan out for Gilberto Flores | Queen City Press by Laurel Pfahler
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🚨 We're back with another Preview Show, but under a new name! Check out Next 90, a free weekly podcast covering #FCCincy & next opponents. MLS on AppleTV's Steve Cangialosi joined @tylersnipes.bsky.social and I to talk all things FCC going into the re-start vs. Vancouver. youtu.be/wBniBzK0PQ4?...
Next 90: FC Cincinnati's re-start, previewing Vancouver with MLS on Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi
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