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FC Cincinnati Weekly Update: August 10, 2020

Published on August 10, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release


CINCINNATI - FC Cincinnati have resumed full-team training sessions at the Mercy Health Training Center in preparation for the continuation of play following the MLS is Back Tournament. The Orange and Blue had their first training session on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., and will have five additional sessions throughout the week.

FC Cincinnati's (2-3-0, 6 pts.) first six matches of the continuation of play will see the Orange and Blue play three matches at Nippert Stadium, and three matches on the road. FCC will have their first match at Nippert Stadium of the calendar year when they host D.C. United (1-2-2, 5 pts.) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21.

General Manager Gerard Nijkamp will be available via video conference call on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 12 p.m. ET. The call will be a webinar-style call, and recordings in both video and audio formats will be distributed for use shortly after conclusion of the call. Registration information is available below.

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FCC resume training at Mercy Health Training Center

FC Cincinnati returned to full-team training sessions at the Mercy Health Training Center on Sunday, Aug. 9 ... it was the first session held at MHTC since FC Cincinnati held its final practice prior to departing to Orlando for the MLS is Back Tournament on Saturday, June 27 ... all players, coaches and essential staff will be tested every other day, including the day before each matchday, in adherence to MLS' health and safety protocol.

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