Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's poor run of form heading into the playoffs, the rotating backline, and why both team's defenses could be the X-factor.
Elias Grigoriadis of The Ball is Round Montreal tells us about CF Montréal's playoff chances, defensive struggles, and why the midfield will be the X-factor on Decision Day.
Ben Wright of Broadway Sports Media tells us about a struggling Nashville on track to miss the playoffs, but that are still capable of wins behind an in-form Hany Mukhtar.
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's attacking problems, defensive problems, and why you should never count our Luciano Acosta.
Michael Battista tells us about the injuries and international breaks that affected the Red Bulls, why they draw so much, and Emil Forsberg's (possible?) return from injury.
Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald tells us why she expects Lionel Messi to take the field at Yankee Stadium, and why Inter Miami should win.
Joe Lister of Philadelphia Soccer Now tells us why the Union continue to stumble and why the attacking duo of Tai Baribo and Mikael Uhre still could pose a threat.
Ted Meyer of RFK Refugees tells us about DC United's red-hot run of form, why Christian Benteke is no longer the only scoring threat, and how the buy-in to Troy Lesesnse's system is paying off.
Ty Fisher of Massive Report tells us about Columbus's unbeaten run, why the quick turnaround won't affect them, and why the Crew's defense is the X-factor.
Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net tells us about Chicago's chance to end a six-year playoff drought, Xherdan Shaqiri's departure, Hugo Cuypers's return, and why the Fire need to take more shots.
Ty Fisher of Massive Report tells us about Columbus' winning run, home-field advantage, and why Diego Rossi could be the X-factor in this Leagues Cup Quarterfinals matchup.
Eric Gomez of ESPN tells us about Tigres UANL's winning streak, their insanely deep squad, and why the fullbacks could be the X-factor.
Jake Catanese of The Blazing Musket on how injuries have affected the New England Revolution, what led to recent winning and losing streaks, and how Bobby Wood has done as a fill-in striker.
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's losing streak, how Luciano Acosta gets better with age — and if he'll play Monday night.
Eric Gomez of ESPN tells us about the players who left Querétaro, the club's four losses to start the Liga MX Apertura season, and why 37-year-old Pablo Barrera could trouble New York City FC.