The 72 hours following MLS Cup have been a whirlwind for 2019 expansion side FC Cincinnati.



Sunday’s half-day trade window netted goalkeeper Spencer Richey in exchange for a 2020 third-round SuperDraft selection. They signed another five players from their United Soccer League roster on Monday, bringing the number of holdovers to a staggering 11 (counting midseason acquisitions Fanendo Adi and Fatai Alasha). Tuesday was always going to be a busy day, with the team being able to add five players via the Expansion Draft.



As the day also involved a trio of deals, there’s plenty to dissect from Cincinnati’s work today. Let’s dive right in.



1. Darren MattocksForward — Drafted from D.C. United



While Mattocks is a player who often seemed destined for greater things, he’s put together a few moments of magic thus far. Still 28, the striker scored a career-high 10 goals for DC United last season and was a starter before...