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2018 FC Cincinnati Season
The 2018 FC Cincinnati season was the club's third season of existence, and their third in the United Soccer League (USL). It was FC Cincinnati's second season as a second-tier team in the U.S. soccer pyramid, as the United States Soccer Federation provisionally promoted the USL from Division III to Division II for the 2017 season. FC Cincinnati played in the Eastern Conference of the USL. This was the final season of the club's USL incarnation. On May 29, 2018, Major League Soccer awarded the FCC ownership group an expansion franchise, which began play in MLS under the FC Cincinnati name in 2019. On September 26, 2018, the club clinched their first USL Regular Season Championship with a 4–1 victory over the Richmond Kickers. Club Coaching staff Roster On October 25, 2017, general manager Jeff Berding held a press conference to make the first announcements about the 2018 roster. The return of nine players from 2017 was confirmed at this press conference: Matt Bahner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FC Cincinnati (2016–18)
Football Club Cincinnati, commonly known as FC Cincinnati, is an American professional soccer club based in Cincinnati. The club plays in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team succeeded the lower-division team of the same name and was announced on May 29, 2018, when MLS awarded an expansion franchise to Cincinnati. The team began MLS play on March 2, 2019, with its first match against Seattle Sounders FC. The club's ownership group is led by Carl H. Lindner III with Jeff Berding serving as Co-CEO. Currently, the role of general manager is held by Chris Albright. History The owners of the USL club began negotiations with Major League Soccer over a potential expansion franchise in early 2016, and Cincinnati was announced as one of ten cities that had expressed interest in the slots for teams 25 to 28. MLS Commissioner Don Garber visited Cincinnati in December 2016 to tour Nippert Stadium and meet with city and club officials, complimenting the city and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoann Damet
Yoann Damet is a French association football coach who is currently an assistant coach with the LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer. He twice served as interim head coach of FC Cincinnati at ages 29 and 30, making him the youngest head or assistant coach in Major League Soccer. Early life Damet was born on 19 March 1990 in Marseille, France. He first started playing football at age 8 following the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was both hosted in and won by France. At age 17, he says he played club football at the fifth tier of the French football league system. However, he did not think he was skilled enough to play professionally, so he turned his interests to coaching at age 16. In 2011, he earned a degree in sports training with a specialty in football from the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France. Career Damet began his managerial career at age 16 with the sixth-tier club Beaune FC, where he spent five years as the under-13 coach. He then moved on to the fourth division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitch Hildebrandt
Mitchell A. Hildebrandt (born November 12, 1988) is an American former professional association football, soccer goalkeeper. He is currently a coach for the Michigan Wolves youth academy. Career College and amateur Hildebrandt played his entire college career at Oakland University. He redshirted in 2007. In his first season as a starter for Oakland in 2009, Hildebrandt finished with seven clean sheets and a 0.73 goals against average and was named to the All-Summit League first team. He had another solid year in 2010, finishing with a 1.24 goals against average and 0.77 save percentage and was again named to the All-Summit League first team. Hildebrandt went on to be named to the All-Summit League second team in his senior season in 2011 and finished his career with a total of 249 saves and 19 clean sheets. During his time in college, Hildebrandt also spent time in the USL Premier Development League with Kalamazoo Outrage and Michigan Bucks. Professional On April 3, 2012, Hildeb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josu
Josué Prieto Currais (born 27 February 1993), commonly known as Josu, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left back or a left midfielder for CF Peralada. Club career Journeyman Born in Langreo, Asturias, Josu emerged through FC Barcelona's youth system at La Masia, where he played alongside future Spanish international Gerard Deulofeu. He only competed in the lower leagues or amateur football in his own country, his first professional experience being with Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho in the Finnish Ykkönen. Josu signed with Polish club Górnik Łęczna in January 2015. Also in that year he joined Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, scoring his first goal as a professional on 6 October to help to a 3–1 home win against NorthEast United FC. On 14 December 2016, Josu converted his penalty shootout attempt against Delhi Dynamos FC to help his team reach the final against Atlético de Kolkata (eventually lost). He subsequently returned to Spain, moving to Segunda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sem De Wit
Sem de Wit (born 30 March 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for DVS '33. Career Netherlands After playing for various youth teams in the Netherlands, de Wit made his debut for Almere City FC on 14 September 2012 vs. SC Cambuur. Across 2 seasons with Almere City, he made 28 total appearances (27 in the Eerste Divisie). de Wit then joined ADO Den Haag, and was loaned out to FC Dordrecht. However, he did not make any appearances for Dordrecht's first team. de Wit later joined Fortuna Sittard on loan, where he made 14 appearances in the 2014–15 Eerste Divisie. United States After playing four seasons in the Netherlands, de Wit joined USL club Vancouver Whitecaps 2. He was called up to the first team six times, making his debut in a 2016 friendly against Crystal Palace FC. In 2017, he signed a short-term non-MLS agreement with the club to appear for the club in the Canadian Championship, appearing for the club on May 23 against the Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Hoyte
Justin Raymond Hoyte (born 20 November 1984) is a professional footballer. Primarily a right back, Hoyte previously played for English clubs Arsenal, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Millwall and Dagenham & Redbridge, as well as American side FC Cincinnati in both the USL and MLS. As an international, he represented England up to under-21 level and Trinidad and Tobago at senior level. Club career Arsenal Hoyte was born in Leytonstone, London, and joined Arsenal at the age of nine. He progressed through the club's academy, and was an unused substitute in both legs of the final as Arsenal won the 2001 FA Youth Cup. He signed professional terms with Arsenal in July 2002. Hoyte made his senior debut as an 89th-minute substitute in Arsenal's 6–1 Premiership victory over Southampton in May 2003. He made one equally late league appearance in their 2003–04 FA Premier League-winning season, which was not enough to qualify him for a medal. Hoyte played in the 2004 FA Community S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrett Halfhill
Garrett Halfhill (born July 26, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York Cosmos in the National Premier Soccer League. Early life Halfhill was born on July 26, 1993, in San Diego, California, to parents Robert and Cheryl Halfhill. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he attended Landstown High School from 2008 to 2011. He has two sisters, Janelle and Amber. Career Youth Halfhill played soccer for his high school team, the Landstown Eagles, for all four years of his attendance. In his freshman year, he participated in Landstown winning their first Beach District championship title. He received many accolades in high school, including being selected for the All-Virginia Beach Team three times. His senior year, he was named to the All-District and All-Region first teams, an honorable mention for the All-State team, and was named most outstanding male athlete by Landstown High School. During high school, Halfhill also played for Virginia R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy McLaughlin
James Joseph McLaughlin III (born April 30, 1993) is an American former professional soccer midfielder who most recently played for USL Championship side Louisville City. He began his professional career in 2012 as a homegrown player for MLS side Philadelphia Union. However, after two years without seeing much playing time, he spent 2014 and 2015 on loan to the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League (USL). McLaughlin left his native Philadelphia in 2016 to sign with USL expansion club FC Cincinnati. He became a fan favorite in Cincinnati and made 91 appearances through the club's first three seasons. As FC Cincinnati moved up to MLS for the 2019 season, he was signed to an MLS contract, but missed the entire season recovering from knee surgery. After a period of uncertainty, the club renewed his contract for the 2020 season. Youth and college McLaughlin spent three seasons with Union Youth Development Affiliate FC Delco. In 2010–2011, McLaughlin led the club w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corben Bone
Corben Bone (born September 16, 1988 in Plano, Texas) is an American former professional soccer player. Career College and amateur Bone played college soccer at Wake Forest University from 2007 to 2009 where he appeared in 68 games scoring 15 goals and adding 38 assists. He was a member of Wake Forest's 2007 NCAA College Cup Championship team. He was named ACC Offensive Player of the year in 2009. During his college years Bone also played for both Cary RailHawks U23s and Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League. Professional Bone was drafted in the first round (13th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire. He made his professional debut on May 8, 2010 in a game against Toronto FC. In his four years at the club Bone only featured in 18 league matches. Bone moved to Philadelphia Union on December 12, 2013, when he was selected in stage one of the 2013 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Bone was loaned to USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on August 12, 2014. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danni König
Danni König (born 17 December 1986) is a retired Danish professional footballer. Career Born in Tingbjerg, König played as a youth player with Brønshøj BK U-19 team before signing with the Brønshøj BK pro team in 2005. He played with them for four years before being traded to Randers FC in 2009. In April 2010, he signed with Valur before re-signing with Brønshøj BK in August 2010. He signed with FC Vestsjælland in 2011. On 26 July 2013, König was loaned back to Brønshøj BK. His loan ended on 31 December 2013. König signed with Oklahoma City Energy FC on 12 February 2015. He was named USL Player of the Week for the week of 7 April 2015. On 10 May 2017, König was traded from Oklahoma City Energy to FC Cincinnati in exchange for Andy Craven. On 25 October 2017, the club confirmed that König would return for the 2018 season. König signed with Danish 1st Division club Lyngby BK on 31 January 2019 for six months. He left the club at the end of the season. On 7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenney Walker
Kenneth "Kenney" Walker (born December 23, 1988) is an American professional association football, soccer player. Early life Kenney Walker was born on December 23, 1988, in Wickliffe, Ohio to Mark Walker and Dawn Hoban. He attended Wickliffe High School, where he played soccer for his senior year. That season, he scored seven goals and helped Wickliffe finish with an 18–4–1 record. He was recognized locally as the boys soccer player of the year by both ''The News-Herald (Ohio), The News-Herald'' and ''The Plain Dealer, The Cleveland Plain Dealer''. Walker matriculated to the University of Louisville in 2007. He played four seasons with the Louisville Cardinals men's soccer, Cardinals men's soccer team from 2007 through 2011 (he Redshirt (college sports), redshirted the 2008 season due to an injury). In 2011, Walker was named to the All-Big East Conference Second Team. He graduated in 2011 with a degree in exercise science. Walker also played for USL Premier Development Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
