Last week when a tall, bleach-blonde player with a beard showed up in photos from an FC Cincinnati practice that circulated on social media, curious fans couldn’t help wondering if a new signing was on the way. Perhaps the new face was an attacking player that could help with FCC’s effectiveness in the final third.



It wasn’t long before his identity was revealed, and the question became altogether different: Why would FCC be looking at a center back?



Spanish defender Raul Albentosa is the new face in FCC training, and sources say he will continue training with them through Friday before the team departs for Sunday’s match at Orlando City.



Albentosa, a 30-year-old who has made 93 appearances in La Liga since his pro career began in 2007, broke his contract with Deportivo La Coruna in January with another year remaining on it, and he would be a free transfer if he and FCC mutually decide it’s the right fit. With the closing...