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Corben Bone (b. September 16, 1988) is an American former professional soccer player and current soccer ambassador.

Bone had a standout college career at Wake Forest University (2007–2009), winning the 2007 NCAA College Cup and earning ACC Offensive Player of the Year in 2009.

Drafted 13th overall in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire, Bone played four seasons with the club before stints with Philadelphia Union, Wilmington Hammerheads, FC Cincinnati, and Louisville City FC. He retired in 2022 and now serves as "Director of Soccer in the Community & Club Ambassador" for FC Cincinnati.

Omar Cummings (born July 13, 1982) is a former Jamaican international footballer who played as a forward, spending his entire professional career in the United States.

After attending Cincinnati State College, and the University of Cincinnati, Cummings was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. He achieved notable success with the Rapids, including a standout 2010 season and trials with English Premier League club Aston Villa.

Cummings later played for Houston Dynamo, San Antonio Scorpions, and FC Cincinnati, where he retired in 2017. Post-retirement, he joined FC Cincinnati's front office, focusing on youth academy and community initiatives.

Internationally, he debuted for Jamaica in 2008, representing his country in various competitions with 35 appearances and 7 goals.

Emmanuel Ledesma (born May 24, 1988) is an Argentine footballer known for his attacking prowess and playmaking ability. Over a career spanning multiple countries, he has played in Italy, England, Greece, and the United States, leaving a mark with his skill and contributions to various clubs.

After progressing through Genoa's youth ranks, Ledesma had loan spells with Queens Park Rangers (2008–2009). He also played for Salernitana, Novara, and Crotone in Italy before leaving Genoa in 2011. Signed a three-year contract in 2012 with Middlesbrough and tallied several spectacular long-range goals. Played for Rotherham United, Brentford, and Panetolikos in Greece before joining the New York Cosmos in 2017.

In 2018, Ledesma joined FC Cincinnati in the United Soccer League (USL). He had a stellar season, scoring 16 goals and providing a league-record 16 assists. He was awarded the USL Most Valuable Player award for 2018.

In May 2018, Major League Soccer announced that FC Cincinnati would be joining the league in 2019, meaning a new roster would be formed. Ledesma finished 2019 with 26 appearances, 6 goals and 2 assists.