FC Cincinnati midfielder Junior Moreno has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 4, the league announced Monday. Moreno earns a spot among the league’s weekly best for his first time as a member of the Orange and Blue.
Moreno netted the second brace of his career, the 11th all-time multi-goal performance in FC Cincinnati’s MLS history, in Saturday night’s 3-3 draw at Chicago Fire FC.
Moreno opened and closed the scoring at Chicago, scoring the opener in the 8th minute for his first goal since May 28, 2022 at CF Montréal, a night when he also tallied a brace, the only two goals of his FCC career prior to Saturday night. His 87th minute goal, a sharp first-time hit off a failed Chicago clearance inside the box, secured a vital comeback point for the Orange and Blue.
Moreno’s late equalizing goal was FC Cincinnati’s 150th all-time goal scored in MLS competition. Additionally, Moreno’s 88.9% passing accuracy led all starters on the field Saturday night and his eight possessions won matched the team-high for FC Cincinnati.
Moreno’s recognition comes shortly after he earned a call-up to the Venezuelan National Team last week.
Moreno’s naming to the MLS Team of the Matchday is the fourth recognition of an FC Cincinnati player on the weekly team this season. A full list of 2023 FC Cincinnati weekly honors:
2023 MLS Team of the Matchday Player Recognitions
- Obinna Nwobodo (Matchday 1, 3)
- Brenner (3-Bench)
- Junior Moreno (4)
The full team for Matchday 4 is listed below.
2023 MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi (Matchday 4)
F: Romell Quioto (MTL), João Klauss (STL), Dante Vanzeir (RBNY)
M: Héctor Herrera (HOU), Junior Moreno (CIN), Thiago Almada (ATL)
D: Harrison Afful (CLT), Henry Kessler (NE), Miguel Tapias (MIN), Richie Laryea (TOR)
GK: Maarten Paes (DAL)
Coach: Christian Lattanzio (CLT)
Bench: John McCarthy (LAFC), Tristan Blackmon (VAN), Jake Nerwinski (STL), Santiago Rodríguez (NYC), Luquinhas (RBNY), Caleb Wiley (ATL), Federico Bernardeschi (TOR), Gustavo Bou (NE), Mikael Uhre (PHI)
FC Cincinnati go back on the road this Saturday, March 25 to face Nashville SC. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT from GEODIS Park and can be streamed for free on the Apple TV app and listened to over the radio locally on ESPN 1530.
FC Cincinnati return home April 1 to TQL Stadium to take on Inter Miami CF. Tickets are available now at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling (513) 977-5425 (KICK).
Visit HERE for FC Cincinnati’s 2023 home platform match schedule. The full 2023 regular season schedule can be viewed HERE. All matches will air live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The unprecedented subscription service featuring every MLS regular season, playoff and Leagues Cup match is available now.
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FC Cincinnati is now also offering a Flex Plan. Fans can select one Leagues Cup match, in addition to two to five regular season matches. The Flex Plan provides ultimate flexibility with benefits including cost savings, no fees and presale access for additional events at TQL Stadium, including potential home playoff matches.
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