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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 5h

#Bengals have activated G Lucas Patrick from Reserve/Injured List and elevated DE Isaiah Foskey from the practice squad for tonight’s game vs. Pittsburgh.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 6h

Will share more later, but I participated in a virtual Q&A with MLS Season Pass analysts Sacha Kljestan, Dax McCarty and Bradley Wright-Phillips yesterday. McCarty came on my pod earlier this season and still stands by his "#FCCincy wins MLS Cup" prediction w/ one stipulation.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 9h

From #FCCincy media availability today: Updates on the five injured players, five guys still not back in training after national team duty, Obinna Nwobodo’s potential return to action, the decision on starting GK and more: www.patreon.com/posts/141205...

Week of 10.14.25: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler

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The Post Cincy @thepostcincy.com · 11h

🆕📻 | @laurelpfahler.bsky.social stops by to discuss media access in #MLS and what the league can do to improve player and coach availability to the media.

PLUS: Montreal preview and predictions!

#AllForCincy

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Ep 310 - Laurel Pfahler joins to talk MLS media access, MLS vs NFL, and FC Cincinnati's Decision Day! PLUS listener questions and your Montreal preview

Podcast Episode · Cincy PostCast · 10/16/2025 · 1h 32m

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 11h

#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan said everyone but Sami Gidi is back from international duty. He had some travel delays. As for injuries, wingback is a concern. Dom Marczuk and Alvas Powell are the two healthy ones. Are we going to see Yuya Kubo playing wingback some Saturday?

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 1d

#FCCincy’s new academy player Jack Mize, set to play for FCC2 next year, is in first-team training today. Recently arrived out of Dortmund’s academy.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

#Bengals QB Joe Flacco is 11-11 vs the Steelers.

"I have so many great memories of playing these guys and so much respect for them as a team. Even though they've changed over the years, still a lot of those same guys, ... just a lot of respect for what they've been able to do."

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you.

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

I counted 10 players not in training today for #FCCincy, as five are still away for international duty and five are dealing with apparent injuries. Should have guys returning next couple days. www.patreon.com/posts/141205...

Week of 10.14.25: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

^good

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Nah, I think there is a place for fan-generated content, bloggers and traditional media. It’s all good. I always advocate for more coverage, not less. We don’t see eye to eye at all, that’s fine. But I will always advocate for goid journalism. Have a nice day.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry but this reads like “I don’t have access so no one should.”

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

And now I’m the only one still going to training every day.

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

That’s not true. I wrote way more stories when I had open locker room with FCC than I do now. FCC had multiple reporters attending when we got coach twice a week and multiple interviews at practices. Last four years, they dropped the second coach interview and made it more difficult to get players.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

There are a lot of great stories not being told in MLS simply because we don’t have the access to find them.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Like it or not… For media in the US, no one is ever going to choose to cover MLS over another sport because it’s just not worth the time when they can get way more content from attending practices and games for other sports. Boots on the ground reporters do care about access.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

So you think MLS is thriving and doesn’t need more coverage?

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

They agreed to the access in the CBA.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Wrote something a little different during the break that I hope MLS PR considers, as national outlets keep decreasing coverage and now AI content is replacing writers. Someone had to say something before media access just gets worse. (Free post) www.patreon.com/posts/141166...

A reporter's letter to Major League Soccer | Laurel Pfahler

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 3d

Check out the latest episode of Queen City Press Podcast, as we break down the standings and what #FCCincy needs to do on Decision Day. Plus, hear an interview with Obinna Nwobodo, who could make his return Saturday vs. Montreal. www.patreon.com/posts/141144...

Queen City Press Podcast Ep. 143: Down to Decision Day | Laurel Pfahler

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 5d

#FCCincy forward Kei Kamara has announced his “for-real-this-time”retirement from the Sierra Leone national team.

Kei Kamara posted on Instagram about his retirement from his Sierra Leone national team. Tomorrow will be his last national team game.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 6d

#Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Ja’Marr Chase is questionable with illness. Dylan Fairchild questionable (Dalton Risner will play if he can’t). Shemar Stewart (ankle) is doubtful.

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 6d

“It's already a win (training) b/c I know how long it was & how tough it was, but hopefully I will continue to get stronger and be ready for the game.”

#FCCincy DM Obinna Nwobodo was determined to get back on the pitch in ‘25 & could return next weekend.

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Nwobodo determined to make impact for FC Cincinnati in playoffs | Laurel Pfahler

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 7d

OTD in 2022, I ate a microwaved media meal for the first and hopefully last time, watched Brenner score a hat trick to help FC Cincinnati make the playoffs for the first time and then made it up to Baltimore just in time for Sunday Night Football and a disappointing Bengals loss. Where were you?

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Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 8d

Jake Browning took questions at his locker. Said "this sucks," but taking it like a pro. "I have a little more pride than that to just be walking around sulking everywhere. I'm just staying prepared and doing what I've got to do." #Bengals

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