July 12, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
After a dominant weekend performance, the goal remains the same heading into matchday 26: consistency in performance against a tough opponent.
That message has helped shape training this week as The Orange and Blue have had a full week to prepare for Charlotte FC as they embark on their third of three consecutive segments where they have three matches in eight days.
“They know they performed well. And it was against a top team,” FC Cincinnati Head Coach Pat Noonan said of the 6-1 result against Inter Miami CF last weekend. “So they knew the implications, and there was certainly satisfaction in how we went about getting that result. But there’s no concern for me about this particular group and being overly confident.
“I think we move from game to game in a pretty good way, where we look at the good and the bad and then move on. And we reviewed this the same way we do the majority of our games, and there was certainly more good than bad. And we’re already moved on. This is now, the last couple days is focused on Charlotte.”
FC Cincinnati enters the match with one of the best defensive sides in MLS as leaders of the Supporters Shield table again. As winners of 12 in their last 14 games, FCC has been dominant on short rest as they learn and adapt to challenges that face them. But with a full week of training to recover, review and prepare for Saturday, The Orange and Blue look to use that time to come out strong and push them through the 2024 Leagues Cup break, which begins after next Saturday’s game at New York Red Bulls.
“With a full week (of training),we spent a little bit more time, especially yesterday, just looking at the defensive side of the ball,” Noonan said Thursday at his pre-match press conference. “So I don’t think these guys are overly confident at the moment, understanding what we’re trying to accomplish and where we’re at. So, if we have a moment or a stretch where we think we’re better than we are, we’ll be humbled quickly.”
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC – Saturday, July 13, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. ET – TQL Stadium
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Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
TV Talent (English, Apple): Steve Cangialosi (PxP), Danny Higginbotham (Analyst)
TV Talent (Spanish, Apple): Bruno Vain (PXP), Andres Agulla (Analysis)
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Radio Talent: Tom Gelehrter (PXP), Kevin McCloskey (Analyst)
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