Matthew Miazga is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. Having come through the academy system of the New York Red Bulls, he made his debut in the 2013 Major League Soccer season and won two MLS Supporters' Shields with the team, winning his third with Cincinnati in 2023.
Miazga with the United States in 2019
Matt Miazga tackles Toronto FC's Jermain Defoe in June 2014.
Matt Miazga, New York Red Bulls
Miazga playing for the United States in a 2019 friendly against Venezuela
FC Cincinnati is an American professional soccer club based in Cincinnati. The club plays in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was first announced on August 12, 2015 as a United Soccer League (USL) franchise which played from 2016 to 2018. On May 29, 2018, the club's ownership was awarded an MLS franchise, and the team began MLS play on March 2, 2019. The club's ownership group is led by Carl Lindner III with Jeff Berding serving as co-CEO. Currently, the role of general manager is held by Chris Albright.
Andrew Wiedeman celebrates during FC Cincinnati's 2017 win over Chicago Fire SC.
The players and staff celebrate clinching the 2018 USL regular season title.
Fanendo Adi (left) was signed in July 2018 as the team's first Designated Player.
Captain Luciano Acosta holds up the Supporters' Shield after Cincinnati clinched it in 2023.