FC Cincinnati have added forward Ben Stitz to the first team roster via a short-term agreement from FC Cincinnati 2, the club announced today. Stitz, 23, has made 13 appearances for FC Cincinnati 2 this season, scoring four goals.
He was selected by D.C. United in the second round (31st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft out of Pennsylvania University. The Baltimore native scored 14 goals and added 18 assists in four seasons with the Quakers.
Stitz played 16 matches as a freshman, making his collegiate debut against Monmouth, and earning his first start against UMBC. He totaled 697 minutes and registered a season-high four shot attempts against Lehigh in just 51 minutes.
He enjoyed a breakout senior season scoring 11 goals, adding eight assists and finishing with a team-high 30 points. His first goal of the season against Colgate sparked a seven-match scoring run, including two multi-goal performances against DePaul and Monmouth.
Stitz led the Quakers to a first-round win in the NCAA tournament, scoring twice against Rutgers, and earned Second-team All-Region and Second-team All-Ivy honors after setting career highs in goals, shots and shots on goal.
TRANSACTION: FC Cincinnati add Ben Stitz to the first team roster via short-term agreement on July 8, 2023.
#44 BEN STITZ
Position: Forward
DOB: May 12, 2000 (23)
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Height: 5’9’’
Nationality: American
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