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Laurel Pfahler

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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.

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"If they win a trophy this year, nobody will be surprised."

MLS on Apple TV's Jake Zivin helped us preview #FCCincy vs. Toronto FC ahead of Sunday. Full episode on YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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06.03.2026 17:42 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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"If they win a trophy this year, nobody will be surprised."

MLS on Apple TV's Jake Zivin helped us preview #FCCincy vs. Toronto FC ahead of Sunday. Full episode on YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

06.03.2026 17:42 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Week of 3.4.26: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Notes from training and what #FCCincy coach Pat Noonan had to say about Evander and Matt Miazga's availability for Sunday vs. Toronto. Both are expected to be available but Evander is still "day-to-day." www.patreon.com/posts/week-o...

06.03.2026 16:30 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

#FCCincy had $361,337 available in GAM for this season as of the Feb. 20 roster compliance deadline, per MLS release.

06.03.2026 15:03 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Preview Show: FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC with Jake Zivin

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06.03.2026 14:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On Episode 4 of the Queen City Press Podcast Preview Show: @tylersnipes.bsky.social and I are joined by MLS on AppleTV's Jake Zivin to dive into #FCCincy's "Sunday Night Soccer" match vs. Toronto.

And, interviews w/ FCC's Tom Barlow, MLS NEXT Pro Pres. Ali Curtis & FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos.

06.03.2026 14:28 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Week of 3.4.26: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

#FCCincy began its four-day build to Sunday's match against Toronto FC. Get daily updates in one training notes file each week when you subscribe for $4/mo (or do the $6/mo tier to get access to mailbags + the Insider podcast at 15% off now for an annual rate).
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04.03.2026 16:39 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Exclusive: Kubo 'couldn’t imagine playing anywhere other than Cincinnati' | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Exclusive: Yuya Kubo shared why he decided to retire, what playing for #FCCincy meant to him and what's next for him and his family (and Bo) in an exclusive interview with me today.
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04.03.2026 02:45 👍 18 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1
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Exclusive: Kubo 'couldn’t imagine playing anywhere other than Cincinnati' | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Exclusive: Yuya Kubo shared why he decided to retire, what playing for #FCCincy meant to him and what's next for him and his family (and Bo) in an exclusive interview with me today.
www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...

04.03.2026 02:45 👍 18 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1

Sign up now for 15% off an annual subscription (on top of 9% savings you already get with an annual subscription).

02.03.2026 13:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Insider Ep. 160: Nothing to worry about | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

The latest episode of Queen City Press Podcast Insider show is up. We discuss #FCCincy's 1-0 loss at Minnesota and why it's not a concern yet. Plus, hear interviews from the four players who scored their first goals for FCC last week in Champions Cup.
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02.03.2026 13:30 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

If you haven’t already, I would start with the club. Confirm what you are doing is permitted by their standards. Then ask if they can get you in touch with someone at MLS to clarify what is happening. I can assist if needed but start there.

01.03.2026 20:50 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Just to clarify - these are automated strikes? or someone is complaining and then they get removed? Are you personally there filming the press conferences or is it coming from what the club sends out?

01.03.2026 20:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

As a media member, we are constantly reminded we can use the press conferences as long as we give credit. So, I would assume if you give credit to the club, it's not an issue.

01.03.2026 18:38 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

FT - Minnesota United FC 1, FC Cincinnati 0.

#FCCincy had some good chances early, but play shifted in #MNUFC favor after about 20 minutes. FCC had a flurry of chances late but couldn't get anything from it. Dangerous free kick and poor defending from the wall led to the Yeboah winner.

28.02.2026 23:43 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Halftime: #FCCincy 0, #MNUFC 0

Thoughts?

28.02.2026 22:30 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

No, Kristian Fletcher is not in the matchday squad. Not sure why ESPN had this last week and Apple TV has it now. Brian Anunga is No. 27, not Kristian Fletcher, who is still rehabbing back from an ACL tear.

28.02.2026 22:23 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

4' - Nick Hagglund takes a knee to the face.

28.02.2026 21:45 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Game underway between #FCCincy and #MNUFC. Only change to the lineup from last weekend vs. Atlanta is Dado Valenzuela starting in place of Evander, as expected. Evander is out with a hamstring injury, Matt Miazga still working back from preseason setback.

28.02.2026 21:43 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Week of 2.23.26: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Find the latest updates on Evander and Matt Miazga ahead of tomorrow's match at Minnesota United in my training notes, updated daily in one weekly file. #FCCincy
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27.02.2026 16:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Queen City Press Podcast Insider Ep. 159 with FC Cincinnati 2 coach Sammy Castellanos | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Access all my content with a paid subscription at the QCP Podcast Insider tier, including full interview w/ Sammy Castellanos, a 1-on-1 w/ Dado Valenzuela and more. Get an extra 15% off an annual subscription by signing up now with discount code MLS26. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...

27.02.2026 13:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Preview Show: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United with Kyndra de St. Aubin
Preview Show: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United with Kyndra de St. Aubin YouTube video by Queen City Press

Smash that like and subscribe button on YouTube! youtu.be/PLUKJcIObhY?...

27.02.2026 13:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Preview Show: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United with Kyndra de St. Aubin Podcast Episode · Queen City Press Podcast · February 27 · 1h 5m

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27.02.2026 13:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The latest episode of Queen City Press Podcast is up w/ our preview of #FCCincy at #MUFC. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube + Patreon.
🔸Recap of win over O&M FC
🔹Kyndra de St. Aubin breaks down matchup
🔸FCC 2 talk ahead of MLS NEXT Pro opener
🔹Clip of chat w/ FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos

27.02.2026 13:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Photographer Jeremy Miller caught all the action from #FCCincy's 9-0 win over O&M FC last night. Check out his latest photo gallery at queencitypress.net/2026/02/26/p...

26.02.2026 20:33 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Youth take spotlight in FC Cincinnati's dominant win over O&M FC | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

O&M FC players might have thought Obinna Nwobodo was the Neymar of the team (he told them they were way off), but as strong as he looked playing higher up the pitch, it was the youth that took the spotlight for #FCCincy. Read more on the club's most lopsided victory. www.patreon.com/posts/youth-...

26.02.2026 14:39 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Final: #FCCincy 9, O&M FC 0.

Goals by Kenji Mboma Dem (brace), Dado Valenzuela, Tom Barlow, own goal (deflected in from Kyle Smith initial header), Stiven Jimenez, Ademar Chavez, Alvas Powell, Stefan Chirila. Clean sheet for Evan Louro.

26.02.2026 01:54 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Stefan Chirila goal makes it 9-0. #FCCincy

26.02.2026 01:48 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Club would have sent him to Liga MX last year if he hadn't played so well in Leagues Cup during a time when Obi was out and Sami Gidi not yet here.

26.02.2026 01:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

82' - Hector Ramirez goes through Gilberto Flores' leg on a tackle and is issued a yellow card, then changed to red on review. O&M FC down a man for the remainder, trailing 8-0.

26.02.2026 01:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0