Change is afoot at FC Cincinnati, and that's not a surprise to anyone that's watched the club play this season.

A 2019 campaign that's seen the Major League Soccer expansion side lose 22 out of 32 matches played demands change, and the alterations are coming.

FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans said he's completed his assessment of the club's roster, decisions are likely already being made. Certainly, some players can see the writing on the wall.

"I focus on the ones you can reach and I think they've responded very well," Jans said during Tuesday remarks at the Mercy Health Training Center. "That's it, and I can understand for some players, they're not playing so much and I think you can draw your conclusions out of that."

FC Cincinnati is approaching that time of "goodbyes," facing the response to tough decisions and looking firmly to the future.

Even if what's taking place at the Milford training complex these days appears to be business as usual, it's difficult for some to see it that way.

"It's hard, but at the end of the day, we just have to focus on what we can control," Justin Hoyte told The Enquirer. "If we bring the energy and perform well in training and get the chance and perform well in games, that puts you in good stead moving forward... My personal situation, I've not been fortunate enough to play in the last couple games since the manager's come, so it's difficult but, you know, I've been around for a long time to know these things happen in football.

"For me, it's just focus on the next two weeks and see where it takes me. Obviously, it would be nice to play at the stadium in front of the fans, obviously, for what could be the last time but if it's not, then I've had great memories and with the club. If I got the opportunity to play for the club and the fans for the last time, I'd be a great. And if not, I wish everyone the best."

Hoyte, one of FC Cincinnati's 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and United Soccer League heroes, hasn't confirmed his contract situation for next year but appears to be steadying himself for the possibility of not returning.

Others are still waiting for clarity, as are fans.

Club options for the 2020 season are sitting on the table for players like Nick Hagglund. Will the MLS Cup champion and local product be picked up?

That's not even the tip of the sphere when it comes to the roster questions.

The No. 1 question is how the club will deal with Fanendo Adi, its top-paid player who has missed large chunks of the season due to injury.

Over the weeks, Jans has said injury has prevented Adi from playing and last week finally said it was likely Adi's season, along with that of goalkeeper Spencer Richey, was finished.

Adi wasn't made available for comment Tuesday.

"My conclusions – I'm ready," Jans said Tuesday. "But there's always, you have black and white (situations), but there's also sometimes a gray area, but I'm ready and the (coaching) staff is ready with our opinions."