June 19, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
Goalkeeper Alec Kann has been all-in since arriving at FC Cincinnati three years ago and is excited about the opportunity to continue contributing to the club’s success, both now and in years to come.
The club announced Wednesday morning that Kann, 33, has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him with The Orange and Blue through the 2025 season. A move that Kann desired in the hopes of seeing his career continue, both on the field and in Cincinnati.
“I’ve been fortunate to be part of helping this club get to where it is today,” Kann said in a press release announcing the extension. “At this stage of my career, the age I’m at, with what’s going on with my family, for me it’s a no-brainer. With the coaching staff, the players and the comfort level that I have in this building, there’s no other place I’d want to be and this is where I see myself long term.”
“We’re excited to have Alec in Cincinnati for another year,” said Chris Albright, FC Cincinnati General Manager. “He’s an important part of our goalkeeper group and he helps elevate his teammates around him every day. Alec is an invaluable character within our club and we look forward to his continued success with FC Cincinnati.”
When Alec first came to FCC, it was under different circumstances and pretexts than the ones he finds himself in when signing his second deal with the club. A journeyman keeper, the travels and trials of a pro have taken him all over the country. Starting his career with USL side Charleston Battery before signing with Chicago Fire, he was loaned out to Charlotte Eagles and Saint Louis FC (both in the USL). He then joined Sporting KC before finding his longest-term home in his home state of Georgia, where he was selected in the expansion draft to the newly minted MLS club Atlanta United.
Kann spent four years in Atlanta before venturing to FC Cincinnati. The 6’4″ keeper found a home in the Queen City and was projected to be the starter for FCC.
History tells us what happened next is a tale of unfortunate and unlucky timing for Kann. An injury left him unavailable, and Roman Celentano took over the job of starter. He has rarely relinquished the position, to the detriment of Kann’s opportunity.
A classic Wally Pipp story. An unfortunate circumstance in a grueling industry.
However, the unexpected role has not deterred Kann from being who he is and continuing his commitment to the club. He has been as…
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