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Resumen:

April 24, 2022 8:30 PM ET
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We hope you enjoyed the Cincinnati vs LAFC MLS replay. Keep checking back on VAVEL.COM for updates throughout the day.

April 24, 2022 7:31 PM ET
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90+7'

Tyler Blackett and Maxime Crépeau both receive yellow cards after a foul in the LAFC box and tempers flared to the point of pushing and shoving.
With that, the game was over and LAFC took the victory.

April 24, 2022 7:26 PM ET
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90+4'

Double yellow, one for Danny Musovski after grabbing the ball and not letting the play run, the second for Dominique Badji.
Tempers are heating up in these last few minutes.

April 24, 2022 7:21 PM ET
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90'

Cincinnati substitution, out comes John Nelson and Yūya Kubo for Arquimides Ordonez and Haris Medunjanin.
4 minutes are added.

April 24, 2022 7:16 PM ET
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87'

LAFC substitution, Carlos Vela comes off and Cal Jennings comes on.

April 24, 2022 7:11 PM ET
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83'

Allan Cruz missed the equalizer, after a cross he shot with his foot, but the ball went just wide of the left post and ended up wide.

April 24, 2022 7:06 PM ET
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79'

GOAL! by LAFC, Danny Musovski appears to put the match ahead with an assist from Carlos Vela, scoring his first goal. 

April 24, 2022 7:01 PM ET
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77'

Cincinnati change, up goes Calvin Harris, Brenner Souza da Silva, por Allan Cruz y Nick Markanich

April 24, 2022 6:56 PM ET
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72'

LAFC made a double substitution, Cristian Arango and José Cifuentes came on for Latif Blessing and Danny Musovski.
Ilie Sanchez came close to scoring after a header from a corner kick that went just wide.

April 24, 2022 6:51 PM ET
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67'

Cincinnati substituted Ian Murphy for Geoff Cameron. 

April 24, 2022 6:46 PM ET
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66'

Palacios saves LAFC, after a series of deflections that went to the right post and the goalkeeper couldn't reach it, Palacios appeared to head the ball away. 

April 24, 2022 6:41 PM ET
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64'

With the goal, the Angelinos were more motivated, going forward and trying to find the opponent's mistake.

April 24, 2022 6:36 PM ET
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59'

GOOOOL! by LAFC, Kellyn Acosta appeared with a rebound in the box to hit it with first intention and Ian Murphy deflected the ball.   

April 24, 2022 6:31 PM ET
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55'

Both teams want to score, but the goalkeepers in this second half have had good performances, saving their team.

April 24, 2022 6:26 PM ET
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50'

LAFC wants to tie the match, where Arango tries to shoot, but his shot goes wide.

April 24, 2022 6:21 PM ET
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45'

Start of the second half of Cincinnati's win over LAFC.

April 24, 2022 6:16 PM ET
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45+3'

With Luciano Acosta's goal, the first half came to an end with little excitement.

April 24, 2022 6:11 PM ET
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45+3'

GOOOOL! by Cincinnati, Luciano Acosta appeared to beat the defense and shot past the goalkeeper to open the scoring. 

April 24, 2022 6:06 PM ET
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45'

3 minutes of compensation are added. 

April 24, 2022 6:01 PM ET
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42'

Cincinnati is saved again, Ci Fuentes appears to shoot at Roman Celentano's goal, who has saved several times.

April 24, 2022 5:56 PM ET
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38'

LAFC continue to try to reach the opponent's area, but they have not been able to get anything going, making several mistakes.

April 24, 2022 5:51 PM ET
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33'

Sebastien Ibeagha receives a yellow card after impacting his arm into his opponent's face.

April 24, 2022 5:46 PM ET
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29'

LAFC substitution, Doneil Henry comes off for Sebastien Ibeagha.

April 24, 2022 5:41 PM ET
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27'

Cincinnati tries to get to LAFC's area, wanting to open the scoring, but at the moment of finishing the power has not been enough.

April 24, 2022 5:36 PM ET
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22'

Cincinnati is saved, after a LAFC cross the ball into the middle of the box for Arango to shoot, but Roman Celentano kicked the ball out of bounds.

April 24, 2022 5:31 PM ET
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19'

Cincinnati's Alvas Powell is on the ground, and the medical team has already come in to check his hand.
Calvin Harris receives a yellow card.

April 24, 2022 5:26 PM ET
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14'

 After a tight play where Carlos Vela falls in the box, LAFC calls for a penalty kick but the referee decides against it.

April 24, 2022 5:21 PM ET
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10'

LAFC starts to wake up, having more possession of the ball and having more presence in the opponent's area, having a chance where Carlos Vela took too long and missed. 

April 24, 2022 5:16 PM ET
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5'

Cincinnati began to dominate the match, having a lot of chances in the opponent's area, which led to the first yellow card of the match for Doneil Henry of LAFC.

April 24, 2022 5:11 PM ET
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The match kicks off

The match between Cincinnati and LAFC is ready to kick off at TQL Stadium, where there is a good attendance.

April 24, 2022 5:06 PM ET
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They take the field

Both teams take the field to kick off this MLS match at TQL Stadium.

April 24, 2022 5:01 PM ET
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They want the leadership

After the recent MLS results in the Western Conference, Austin FC beat LAFC by one point, so a win today would put them back on top.

April 24, 2022 4:56 PM ET
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Time change

The match was scheduled for 5:00 p.m., even in the platforms where it could be tuned in, it appeared at that time, now without change without announcement at 5:20 p.m., 20 minutes after the agreed time. 

April 24, 2022 4:51 PM ET
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They want to show their growth

After the announcement of the Leagues Cup Showcase, where LAFC will face Club América, the players of the Los Angeles team are already looking forward to the match, even though it will take place in four months at the beginning of August.
Colombian defender, Jesús Murillo, spoke about the awaited confrontation against the Aguilas del América:

"What could be nicer than in a nice stadium against a nice rival, we have to enjoy, try to continue marking what MLS has grown, I think that on behalf of myself and my teammates, the coaching staff and institution, very happy to play matches of this category," Murillo said at a press conference

April 24, 2022 4:46 PM ET
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They will play against América

It was recently announced that there will be two exhibition matches for the Leagues Cup, which will feature Club America vs Los Angeles FC and Chivas vs LA Galaxy. The matches will take place on August 3, and will serve as the first event at ScFi Stadium.

April 24, 2022 4:41 PM ET
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Cincinnati's starting XI

This is the starting XI with which the home team will take the field at TQL Stadium against LAFC.

April 24, 2022 4:36 PM ET
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I would remain in Europe

After being separated from the first team of Fenerbahce of Turkey, the name of the German player, Mesut Ozil, began to rumble strongly in the American continent, as he was immediately linked to MLS clubs in the United States.
Alleged offers from LAFC in MLS began to sound strongly in the so-called 'Futbol de Estufa', but everything indicates that the German does not plan to leave the Turkish club despite his recent problem with the team's coach,

April 24, 2022 4:26 PM ET
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They were looking for him in Liga MX

Liga MX clubs were looking for Mexican striker Carlos Vela, but that option is no longer viable for them, as the player is close to renewing his contract with LAFC, where the fans of the clubs where he was most linked were already dreaming about the possibility, but the former Arsenal player could stay a year and a half or two more.

April 24, 2022 4:21 PM ET
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They want them in the XI

After the news was released that they would play again against Liga MX, many began to put together their ideal XI for the match, where LAFC's Diego Palacios, who before coming to MLS played for Willem II of the Eredivisie, Kellyn Acosta and Carlos Vela stand out.

April 24, 2022 4:16 PM ET
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Moving in the right direction

FC Cincinnati has shown signs of progress under new coach Pat Noonan in 2022, especially in the final third, so now they will have the strongest test of the season, measuring themselves against LAFC, mentioning that his team is brave and disciplined talking about what they want to see. 

"That was my message to the group, in a nationally televised game, against a really good opponent, that's when you want to be at your best and that's when you want to see your team be the bravest. To rise to the occasion with the way we move the ball, with the way we press, with everything we do - can we show that we're a confident team when we step on the field?"

April 24, 2022 4:11 PM ET
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New way of playing

After the results in the US Cup Open, it injected some confidence into both clubs, who have first-year coaches and for LAFC's Steve Cherundolo, it means preparing his charges regardless of what past seasons indicate.

"An opponent that has a new coaching staff, in some ways a new way of playing," the coach said of Cincy. "So we're preparing for that by using videos and going over it with the guys, so we know the best we can. An opponent that we have a lot of respect for and they're improving and they've already improved a lot."

April 24, 2022 4:06 PM ET
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Goal of the Week

LAFC forward Ismael Tajouri-Shradi won MLS Goal of the Week 7. With a left-footed volley deflection, he won with 34.6 percent of the vote. That served as the winning goal in a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Beating Orlando City's Ercan Kata (25.6%) and Jeremy Ebobise of the San Jose Earthquakes (23.5%).

April 24, 2022 4:01 PM ET
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Supporting two local service projects

FC Cincinnati players, staff and fans partnered with their neighbors in the West End for Week of Service. This conservation engagement opportunity will turn flowers into small lots that will be sold to support local non-profit organizations, using it as a public service announcement to encourage people to let violets and dandelions in their gardens as one of the best food sources for pollinators.

April 24, 2022 3:56 PM ET
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Casualties

At the moment, the only one out of the game would be Matarrita due to ankle surgery, while the rest are still to be defined if they will be able to play or not:
Ray Gaddis (leg), Alec Kann (lower body), Brandon Vazquez (leg), Geoff Cameron (lower body).
At the moment there are 5 casualties for the Angelinos: 
 Eddie Segura for his right knee, Erik Duenas for his left knee, Julian Gaines (pelvis), Brian Rodriguez (right hamstring) and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (left quad).

April 24, 2022 3:51 PM ET
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Uncertainty over franchise player

After the departure of Diego Rossi to Turkish soccer, this would free up a franchise player position in LAFC, so they could look to fill it, although it also remains despite rumors that Carlos Vela if renewed with the 'Black & Gold' box would not leave a second Franchise Player position, but they will seek to fill that gap.

April 24, 2022 3:46 PM ET
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Tune in here Cincinnati vs LAFC in MLS

Do not miss a detail of the match with the with VAVEL. Follow along with us all the details, commentaries, analysis and rosters for this Cincinnati vs LAFC match in MLS.

April 24, 2022 3:41 PM ET
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What time is Cincinnati vs LAFC match for MLS?

This is the start time of the game Cincinnati vs LAFC of 24th April in several countries:

México: 16:00 horas CDMX, ESPN

Argentina: 19:00 horas

Chile: 19:00 horas

Colombia: 16:00 horas

Perú: 16:00 horas

EE.UU.: 17:00 horas ET

Ecuador: 16:00 horas

Uruguay: 18:00 horas

Paraguay: 17:00 horas

España: 23:00 horas

April 24, 2022 3:36 PM ET
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Channels for Cincinnati vs. LAFC live

The match will be broadcast on FS1 channels.
If you want to watch the match online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.

April 24, 2022 3:31 PM ET
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Background

The two teams have met just once, leaving the win for the Angelenos in 2019 at the Banc of California Stadium.
LAFC 2-0 Cincinnati, April 13, 2019, MLS

April 24, 2022 3:26 PM ET
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How are they coming?

LAFC is coming off a 3-1 MLS win over Sporting Kansas City, leaving them as leaders of the Western Conference with 16 points, and in the U.S. Open Cup in the third round they beat Orange Country SC 5-1.
Cincinnati won 2-0 in the Cup against the Riverhounds and in MLS they drew 0-0 against Atlanta United with a man down.

April 24, 2022 3:21 PM ET
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He would stay in MLS

Mexican striker Carlos Vela is under contract until the end of the season, but despite rumors of his departure to Europe, according to information from Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports, the Black and Gold are on the verge of agreeing a contract extension as a designated player in order for him to remain at the helm of the team.

April 24, 2022 3:16 PM ET
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Özil with possible arrival to LAFC

MLS has been known for bringing in stars, now the German Mesut Özil would be in LAFC's plans, according to his old friend from Turkey, Ridvan Dilmen, the German would already have on the table an offer from the squad, this amid reports that Fenerbahce wants to cancel his contract two seasons earlier.

April 24, 2022 3:11 PM ET
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Watch out for this LAFC player

Cristian Arango, has undoubtedly been the striker that has stood out in these last few games, scoring against Sporting Kansas City and in the cup a brace against Orange Country SC.

Source: GettyImages
Source: GettyImages

April 24, 2022 3:06 PM ET
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Keep an eye on this Cincinnati player

Brandon Vazquez is Cincinnati's leading forward scoring 5 goals and an assist in 7 games so far in the 2022 season, having his best start since 2020 when he arrived.

Source: GettyImages
Source: GettyImages

April 24, 2022 3:01 PM ET
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New franchise player signed

FC Cincinnati signed Nigerian Albina Nwobodo as a franchise player, coming from Göztepe S.K. of the Turkish Super League, the club announced on Wednesday.
The player signed a 3-year contract, keeping him until the end of the 2024 season with an option for 2025, occupying an international player place.

"We are excited to welcome Obinna to FC Cincinnati," said General Manager Chris Albright. "His overall quality will complement our group, while his production and defensive presence in the midfield are exceptional. Obi is also a dedicated teammate with a personality that fits what we are trying to build. I would like to thank the ownership group as they continue to demonstrate their commitment to this club."

April 24, 2022 2:56 PM ET
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MLS All Stars confirmed

After the success of the MLS All-Star game, they already have teams and again it will be against the stars of Liga MX. This was confirmed by MLS in a press release, announcing the venue in Minnesota at Allianz Field in August.
 

April 24, 2022 2:51 PM ET
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Welcome

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the Cincinnati vs LAFC MLS match. The match will take place at the TQL Stadium, at 5:00 pm.
 

April 24, 2022 2:46 PM ET