Media Availability | Chris Albright | 9/17/26

FC Cincinnati General Manager Chris Albright discusses the club’s latest roster decisions, including Homegrown goalkeeper Connor Dale’s contract signing and the decision to part ways with Matt Miazga. Albright explains why the club views Dale as a high-level goalkeeping prospect, highlighting the importance of his continued development and the daily work required to build a long-term professional career.

The conversation also focuses on FC Cincinnati’s roster strategy heading into the final stretch of the Major League Soccer season. Albright details the difficult decision to buy out Miazga’s contract in order to create salary cap space and roster flexibility, while recognizing the defender’s significant impact on the club’s success both on and off the field.

Albright provides an update on the club’s search for reinforcements, with defensive improvement identified as a key area of focus after recent results. He also addresses immigration-related delays affecting Julian and David, reiterates confidence in the team’s ability to secure a playoff spot, and explains how a potential move for David Machado ultimately fell through after the player received a more lucrative offer elsewhere. As FC Cincinnati evaluates its next steps, Albright outlines the club’s commitment to finding the right additions to strengthen the group for the remainder of the campaign.

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