FC Cincinnati players will take part in a busy Wednesday in Minnesota for the 2022 MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field in Saint Paul (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN/Univision). Brandon Vazquez and Luciano Acosta are part of the 26-man roster among the best of MLS to take on LIGA MX’s All-Stars for the 26th edition of the MLS All-Star Game.
FC Cincinnati fans are invited to cheer on Acosta and Vazquez when the duo represent the Orange and Blue as the first MLS All-Stars in club history at FCC’s All-Star Game Watch Party on Wednesday at Rhinegeist Brewery. The family-friendly event begins at 7:30 p.m.
FC CINCINNATI ALL-STAR BIOS
Luciano Acosta – FC Cincinnati’s captain on July 12 was named the first All-Star in FCC history. The Argentine was a coach’s selection for the 2022 MLS All-Star Roster by Adrian Heath, Head Coach of the All-Star team and Minnesota United FC.
The Orange and Blue’s leader has produced a goal and/or an assist in all eight of FC Cincinnati’s wins this season. With his three-assist performance against Philadelphia Union this past Saturday, the first in club history, he catapulted back into the league-lead in assists (14).
In June he earned Player of the Month honors when he was recognized league-wide for his four goal contributions in just 137 minutes. A 2018 MLS Best XI selection with D.C. United, Acosta has 37 goals and 59 assists in his MLS career.
Acosta is the all-time FC Cincinnati leader with 24 assists in MLS competition, more than double any other player in FCC history.
Brandon Vazquez – It was later than Acosta’s selection, but Brandon Vazquez was named an All-Star on August 3 as a replacement for New York City FC’s Taty Castellanos. Vazquez, taking the league by storm, has scored the second-most goals in MLS this season at 14. None of his goals have come from the penalty spot, tied with Austin FC’s Sebastián Driussi for the most in that category.
Vazquez continues to reach new heights in club history. His 14 goals this season have long surpassed the club’s single-season record for goals (previously 8: Brenner, 2021). On Saturday against the Union, he became the first player in club history to hit the 20-goal mark for his FCC career.
Vazquez helped MLS earn a win in Tuesday night’s MLS Skills Challenge. As part of the 10-man MLS roster, his crossbar shot in Zone 1 advanced the MLS side to an eventual victory over LIGA MX.
Vazquez is back at Allianz Field where on May 7 his game-winner in the 93rd minute was the latest goal in club history and led the Orange and Blue to a stunning 1-0 win against Minnesota United FC.
David Garcia – On July 27, the FC Cincinnati Academy defender was named to the inaugural MLS NEXT All-Star East Team. He joins 44 other academy standouts, showcasing the best young talent in North America on the national stage.
The 45 players were chosen by the MLS NEXT Player Selection Committee, which is made up of key MLS Player Development department personnel, following the conclusion of the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and Showcase. Players must have been U-18 (born in 2004 or earlier) and have competed in one of the MLS NEXT national showcase events this season, including MLS NEXT Fest, MLS NEXT Flex, Generation adidas Cup, and MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and Showcase.
Garcia has earned 15 appearances, including 13 starts, with FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS NEXT Pro competition. He has tallied 21 interceptions and played all 90 minutes in each of FCC 2’s clean sheets this season.
HOW TO WATCH
MLS ALL-STARS vs LIGA MX ALL-STARS – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022 – 8:30 p.m. ET – ALLIANZ FIELD – SAINT PAUL, MN
TV: ESPN, Univision
STREAM: Watch ESPN
MLS NEXT ALL-STAR GAME, EAST vs WEST – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022 – 12 p.m. ET – NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER – BLAINE, MN
STREAM: MLSSoccer.com, MLS Twitter, MLS App
ALL-STAR GAME WATCH PARTY
FC Cincinnati fans are invited to cheer on Acosta and Vazquez when the duo represent the Orange and Blue as the first MLS All-Stars in club history at FCC’s All-Star Game Watch Party on Wednesday at Rhinegeist Brewery. The family-friendly event begins at 7:30 p.m.
The first 100 guests 21+ will receive a token for a free beer, courtesy of Gary the Lion, who will be on-site with the FC Cincinnati Street Team with giveaways and prizes. The family-friendly fun includes a face painter, balloon artist, mini goals, and more to help celebrate Acosta and Vazquez making FCC history.
Visit the Watch Party’s Facebook page, HERE.
The Orange and Blue host Atlanta United FC this Saturday, August 13. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from TQL Stadium and the game can be watched on Star64, streamed in-market at fccincinnati.com, out of market on ESPN+ and listened to on the radio on ESPN 1530.
Fans can place deposits now for 2023 Season Tickets, and current season ticket holders can renew for 2023 now. Anyone with interest in 2023 Season Tickets can place their deposit HERE, or by calling 513-977-KICK, that’s 513-977-5425.
FC Cincinnati's 2022 schedule can be viewed, HERE. Fans can build their custom 3 Match Flex Plan today. Pick any three matches and save on single match ticket pricing with no fees at checkout. Fans can pick the same seats for three games or select different options around TQL Stadium.
Single match tickets to any of FC Cincinnati’s remaining home games are also available now, head to fccincinnati.com/tickets or call 513-977-KICK, to learn more.
FC Cincinnati are playing their fourth season of MLS competition in 2022, and their second playing at TQL Stadium. For up-to-the-minute information about FC Cincinnati, visit the team’s official website at fccincinnati.com, or follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @FCCincinnati. Additionally, fans are encouraged to download the team’s official mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for instant access to mobile tickets, team content and match notifications.
