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Preview: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC – prediction, team news, lineups
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC: Match Preview, Team News and Lineups
Preview
FC Cincinnati will face New York City FC at TQL Stadium on Saturday, September 24th in a highly anticipated MLS Eastern Conference match. FC Cincinnati currently sits in 9th place in the Eastern Conference standings with 31 points, while New York City FC is in 2nd place with 54 points. In their last match, FC Cincinnati lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Union on the road, extending their winless streak to three games. New York City FC, on the other hand, is in excellent form, having won their last four matches, including a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday.
Team News
FC Cincinnati: * Sergio Santos is suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation. * Luciano Acosta is doubtful with a hamstring injury. * Ronald Matarrita is nursing a knock but could be available for selection. New York City FC: * Thiago Martins is out with a knee injury. * Maxime Chanot is suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation. * Alfredo Morales is a doubt with a calf injury.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati: * GK: Kenneth Vermeer * DF: Ian Murphy, Nick Hagglund, Geoff Cameron, Raymon Gaddis * MF: Alvaro Barreal, Yuya Kubo, Obinna Nwobodo, Brandon Vazquez * FW: Brenner, Luciano Acosta New York City FC: * GK: Sean Johnson * DF: Anton Tinnerholm, Alexander Callens, Maxime Chanot, Tayvon Gray * MF: Santiago Rodriguez, Keaton Parks, Maxi Moralez * FW: Talles Magno, Heber, Gabriel Pereira