Kirwan Completes Comeback, 'Clones Defeat Komets, 4-3, in Overtime

December 20, 2025 - FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the Fort Wayne Komets, 4-3, in a come from behind overtime victory over their division rival. Ryan Kirwan scored the overtime game-winning goal to highlight three unanswered goals for Cincinnati. Harrison Rees scored the opening goal of the game, giving Fort Wayne an early 1-0 lead. Cincinnati would tie the game later in the first period, thanks to a between-the-legs goal from Sam Stevens. His third of the season made it 1-1, with Ben King a... Full Story

FC Cincinnati 2 Sign Midfielder Michael Sullivan

December 19, 2025 - FC Cincinnati 2 have signed midfielder Michael Sullivan to an MLS NEXT Pro contract, the club announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sullivan scored four goals and added one assist in 24 MLS NEXT Pro appearances - 22 starts - for Toronto FC II in 2025. He was additionally added to Toronto's first-team roster on multiple occasions via short term agreements, and he made his MLS debut as a substitute on June 28 for TFC in a 3-0 win over Portland Timbers. Sulli... Full Story

FC Cincinnati Draft Defender Ayoub Lajhar

December 18, 2025 - CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati have drafted defender Ayoub Lajhar (EYE-oob LA-shar) out of the University of Connecticut with the 25th pick in the second round of MLS SuperDraft 2026. The club only had the one selection in MLS SuperDraft 2026 after trading its first-round selection in a trade for midfielder Dominik Marczuk in August 2025 and its third-round selection to D.C. United for the right of first refusal of goalkeeper Nate Crockford in July 2025. Round 2, Pick 25 (No. 55 Overall): Ayou... Full Story

FC Cincinnati Announce Team Awards for 2025: Honor Evander, Kévin Denkey and Pavel Bucha

December 18, 2025 - After a successful 2025, FC Cincinnati have announced the club's annual team award winners, as voted on by club technical staff. Recognized across four categories, three players were selected for awards this season. Most Valuable Player - Evander Golden Boot, presented by Allegiant - Evander Defensive Player of the Year - Pavel Bucha Humanitarian of the Year, presented by P&G - Kévin Denkey Evander: Most Valuable Player & Golden Boot presented by Allegiant - In his debut seas... Full Story

• FC Cincinnati Announce Team Awards for 2025: Honor Evander, Kévin Denkey and Pavel Bucha - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 18
• 'Clones Fall to Swamp Rabbits 4-3 in Overtime - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) December 17
• FC Cincinnati Transfer Álvaro Barreal to Santos FC - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 17
• RELEASE: Brenner's Loan with FC Cincinnati Expires - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 15
• Jaworski Nets Two, Cyclones Defeat Fuel, 4-1, on Saturday - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) December 13
• FC Cincinnati's Round One Concacaf Champions Cup Schedule Announced - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 12
• FC Cincinnati Re-Sign Defender Alvas Powell - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 12
• FC Cincinnati Trigger Purchase Option, Acquire Ayoub Jabbari from Grenoble - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 12
• Teenage Hadebe Named to Zimbabwean Roster for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 12
• Assistant Coach Dominic Kinnear to Depart FC Cincinnati - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 11
• FC Cincinnati to Face Dominican Club O&M FC in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 9
• Lukas Engel Departs FC Cincinnati as Loan Expires - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 9
• Cyclones Acquire Defenseman Spencer Cox in Trade with Indy - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) December 9
• Concacaf Champions Cup Draw to Set Stage for FC Cincinnati's First Competition of 2026: How It Works and What's at Stake - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 9
• Tyrone Marshall, Shavar Thomas Depart FC Cincinnati 2 - FC Cincinnati 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) December 8
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December 20	ECHL	Cincinnati 4 at Fort Wayne 3	Final (OT)
December 17	ECHL	Cincinnati 3 at Greenville 4	Final (OT)
December 13	ECHL	Cincinnati 4 at Indy 1	Final
December 12	ECHL	Kalamazoo 3 at Cincinnati 2	Final (OT)
December 7	ECHL	Cincinnati 1 at Fort Wayne 4	Final
December 6	ECHL	Cincinnati 7 at Indy 1	Final
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• ECHL players' union announces strike notice, impacting Cincinnati Cyclones games - ECHL WCPO (December 23)
• ECHL players serve strike notice, work stoppage could come as early as this week amid labor dispute - ECHL WLWT (December 23)
• From Bengals to Reds and more, see top Cincinnati sports shots in 2025 - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer (December 23)
• Potential strike looms over ECHL at Christmas break as CBA negotiations stall - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (December 21)
• Short-handed Komets fall in overtime to Cincinnati - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (December 21)
• Postgame blog: Komets blow two-goal lead, lose in overtime - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (December 21)
• Pregame blog: Cincinnati (12-9-3) at Komets (16-6-3) - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (December 21)
• Trio of Huskies Selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - MLS University of Connecticut Athletics (December 19)
• Cincinnati Cyclones partner with Skyline Chili, to take the ice as Cincinnati 3-Ways - ECHL WLWT (December 18)
• ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones Serve Up Another Jersey Collaboration With Skyline Chili - ECHL Sports Logos Net News (December 18)
• The best pictures from FC Cincinnati's 2025 season - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer (December 17)
• Here's what FCC's Chris Albright said at end of year press conference - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer (December 17)
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