Laurel Pfahler
@laurelpfahler.bsky.social
Covering #FCCincy at Queen City Press; freelance #Bengals writer for the Dayton Daily News. Past: The Athletic, WCPO, TCPalm.com, etc. ✝️ wife, mom, Ohio U alum, PFWA & NSRA member.
Zac Taylor confirms Tee Higgins (concussion) and Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) will be out Thursday at Baltimore. No announcement on whether Joe Burrow is starting. If he does play, Joe Flacco would be the backup. #Bengals
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Zac Taylor confirms Tee Higgins (concussion) and Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) will be out Thursday at Baltimore. No announcement on whether Joe Burrow is starting. If he does play, Joe Flacco would be the backup. #Bengals
Geno Stone with a pick 6. Intercepts Drake Maye at the Patriots' 33-yard line. Bengals lead 10-0 with 14:19 left in the second quarter.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Geno Stone with a pick 6. Intercepts Drake Maye at the Patriots' 33-yard line. Bengals lead 10-0 with 14:19 left in the second quarter.
IShowSpeed, an avid No. 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (and notably not Messi) fan, bringing good vibes to Cincinnati today as Ruler of the Jungle.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
IShowSpeed, an avid No. 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (and notably not Messi) fan, bringing good vibes to Cincinnati today as Ruler of the Jungle.
The word "intensity" was tossed around a lot at #FCCincy this week, as players described the vibe around training and what it took to beat Miami back in July. They'll need that as they embrace a "do or die" mindset going into Sunday's conference semi.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The word "intensity" was tossed around a lot at #FCCincy this week, as players described the vibe around training and what it took to beat Miami back in July. They'll need that as they embrace a "do or die" mindset going into Sunday's conference semi.
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Joe Burrow will be questionable on the injury report, per Zac Taylor. Taylor said Burrow has done everything he can to put himself in position to play Sunday, now Bengals just have to make a decision. No decision made, needs done by 4 pm tomorrow. #Bengals
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Joe Burrow will be questionable on the injury report, per Zac Taylor. Taylor said Burrow has done everything he can to put himself in position to play Sunday, now Bengals just have to make a decision. No decision made, needs done by 4 pm tomorrow. #Bengals
Pat Noonan shared that Ender Echenique ended up being OK, will be training in some fashion today. Meanwhile, Matt Miazga had discomfort but scans came back clean - turned out to be scar tissue. #FCCincy
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pat Noonan shared that Ender Echenique ended up being OK, will be training in some fashion today. Meanwhile, Matt Miazga had discomfort but scans came back clean - turned out to be scar tissue. #FCCincy
“I don't think a lot of people expected it to turn around.”
Pat Noonan has helped transform #FCCincy to perennial winner. The next step is an MLS Cup. On Noonan's growth as head coach, why his teams are so successful in tight games and the task at hand.
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Pat Noonan has helped transform #FCCincy to perennial winner. The next step is an MLS Cup. On Noonan's growth as head coach, why his teams are so successful in tight games and the task at hand.
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Perennial contender: Noonan takes next step in chase for an MLS Cup | Laurel Pfahler
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November 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“I don't think a lot of people expected it to turn around.”
Pat Noonan has helped transform #FCCincy to perennial winner. The next step is an MLS Cup. On Noonan's growth as head coach, why his teams are so successful in tight games and the task at hand.
www.patreon.com/posts/perenn...
Pat Noonan has helped transform #FCCincy to perennial winner. The next step is an MLS Cup. On Noonan's growth as head coach, why his teams are so successful in tight games and the task at hand.
www.patreon.com/posts/perenn...
Cincinnati soccer fans, looking for a spot to watch the NWSL final Saturday, featuring two local products playing against each other? Head to Rhinehaus. Game will be on with sound on. Always a great place to catch a game.
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Cincinnati soccer fans, looking for a spot to watch the NWSL final Saturday, featuring two local products playing against each other? Head to Rhinehaus. Game will be on with sound on. Always a great place to catch a game.
#FCCincy opens the 2026 season Feb. 21 at home against Atlanta, hosts Columbus in a Sunday night "Hell is Real" derby Oct. 18 and finishes the regular-season at home against Nashville on Nov. 7. Huge break for MLS during the World Cup means no games between May 23 and July 22.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#FCCincy opens the 2026 season Feb. 21 at home against Atlanta, hosts Columbus in a Sunday night "Hell is Real" derby Oct. 18 and finishes the regular-season at home against Nashville on Nov. 7. Huge break for MLS during the World Cup means no games between May 23 and July 22.
#FCCincy update on Ender Echenique: He is considered “day-to-day.” Team soon to begin training. Everyone is back from international duty.
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#FCCincy update on Ender Echenique: He is considered “day-to-day.” Team soon to begin training. Everyone is back from international duty.
#Bengals cleared S Daijahn Anthony and TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice today. Anthony was placed on IR on Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury, Gesicki went on IR Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury.
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#Bengals cleared S Daijahn Anthony and TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice today. Anthony was placed on IR on Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury, Gesicki went on IR Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury.
MLS on Apple TV lead analyst @taylortwellman.bsky.social answered ?s in a Zoom w/ media Friday to preview the Eastern Conference semifinal b/w #FCCincy and Miami, which he'll be calling. Hear what he had to say about the matchup in the latest @QueenCityPress_ Podcast.
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Queen City Press Podcast Ep. 150: Preview with Taylor Twellman | Laurel Pfahler
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November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
MLS on Apple TV lead analyst @taylortwellman.bsky.social answered ?s in a Zoom w/ media Friday to preview the Eastern Conference semifinal b/w #FCCincy and Miami, which he'll be calling. Hear what he had to say about the matchup in the latest @QueenCityPress_ Podcast.
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#FCCincy back to work. Teenage Hadebe has returned from international duty but not in training today. Others will be trickling in next day or so. Ender Echenique still in Florida, getting scans on what looked liked an injured right knee. More info as I have it.
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#FCCincy back to work. Teenage Hadebe has returned from international duty but not in training today. Others will be trickling in next day or so. Ender Echenique still in Florida, getting scans on what looked liked an injured right knee. More info as I have it.
Mail is here! I answered #FCCincy fans' questions about the playoffs, lineup and future roster decisions and more. www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Mailbag 11.19.24: FC Cincinnati lineup, roster decisions and more | Laurel Pfahler
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November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Mail is here! I answered #FCCincy fans' questions about the playoffs, lineup and future roster decisions and more. www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Get an extra 10 percent off annual subscriptions (on top of the usual 9 percent discount for annuals) for the next 10 days and access unique #FCCincy coverage like the podcast, a monthly mailbag and in-depth features. I've got more great content coming up you won't want to miss!
A bonus episode of Queen City Press Podcast is up! #FCCincy defender Lukas Engel joined the show to discuss the playoffs, what this loan opportunity with FCC has meant for him, why he's so versatile, the story behind his LEGO tattoo and more. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...
Queen City Press Podcast Ep. 149: Bonus show with Lukas Engel | Laurel Pfahler
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Get an extra 10 percent off annual subscriptions (on top of the usual 9 percent discount for annuals) for the next 10 days and access unique #FCCincy coverage like the podcast, a monthly mailbag and in-depth features. I've got more great content coming up you won't want to miss!
A bonus episode of Queen City Press Podcast is up! #FCCincy defender Lukas Engel joined the show to discuss the playoffs, what this loan opportunity with FCC has meant for him, why he's so versatile, the story behind his LEGO tattoo and more. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...
Queen City Press Podcast Ep. 149: Bonus show with Lukas Engel | Laurel Pfahler
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November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A bonus episode of Queen City Press Podcast is up! #FCCincy defender Lukas Engel joined the show to discuss the playoffs, what this loan opportunity with FCC has meant for him, why he's so versatile, the story behind his LEGO tattoo and more. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...
"It's as good as it gets in Major League Soccer. ... It is the best atmosphere, the best stadium, if not 1A, then 1B." - MLS on Apple TV analyst Taylor Twellman on #FCCincy's TQL Stadium in a media roundtable to preview next week's conference semi vs. Miami.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"It's as good as it gets in Major League Soccer. ... It is the best atmosphere, the best stadium, if not 1A, then 1B." - MLS on Apple TV analyst Taylor Twellman on #FCCincy's TQL Stadium in a media roundtable to preview next week's conference semi vs. Miami.
Chilly training session for #FCCincy. Lot of guys gone for the international break. Matt Miazga still off to the side, Lukas Engel inside today. Was on a minutes limit Saturday and likely getting some extra recovery time.
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Chilly training session for #FCCincy. Lot of guys gone for the international break. Matt Miazga still off to the side, Lukas Engel inside today. Was on a minutes limit Saturday and likely getting some extra recovery time.
MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined #FCCincy forward Brenner for “exhibiting inappropriate behavior” (aka stripping) in the 86th minute of the Game 3 match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined #FCCincy forward Brenner for “exhibiting inappropriate behavior” (aka stripping) in the 86th minute of the Game 3 match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Excellent work by Jeremy Miller in this photo gallery from #FCCincy's Game 3 #HellisReal first-round playoff series win over the Columbus Crew. Be sure to check it out: queencitypress.net/2025/11/11/p...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Excellent work by Jeremy Miller in this photo gallery from #FCCincy's Game 3 #HellisReal first-round playoff series win over the Columbus Crew. Be sure to check it out: queencitypress.net/2025/11/11/p...
Zac Taylor said the #Bengals always had this timeline in mind but wanted to be cautious. They haven't seen him practice yet so no predictions if he will play in this 21-day window.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Zac Taylor said the #Bengals always had this timeline in mind but wanted to be cautious. They haven't seen him practice yet so no predictions if he will play in this 21-day window.
The #Bengals have opened the 21-day window for Joe Burrow to return to practice without counting toward the 53-man roster. He will practice in limited fashion today and is scheduled to speak to media this afternoon.
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The #Bengals have opened the 21-day window for Joe Burrow to return to practice without counting toward the 53-man roster. He will practice in limited fashion today and is scheduled to speak to media this afternoon.
The latest episode of @QueenCityPress_ Podcast is up! We recap #FCCincy's massive win over Columbus, the significance of the comeback, Brenner's impact + more. Plus, interviews w/ Roman Celentano and Nick Hagglund and highlights from Pat Noonan's presser. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...
Queen City Press Podcast Ep. 148: Take a breath | Laurel Pfahler
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November 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The latest episode of @QueenCityPress_ Podcast is up! We recap #FCCincy's massive win over Columbus, the significance of the comeback, Brenner's impact + more. Plus, interviews w/ Roman Celentano and Nick Hagglund and highlights from Pat Noonan's presser. www.patreon.com/posts/queen-...