FC Cincinnati will be bringing Jimmy McLaughlin and Forrest Lasso up to MLS, sources​ tell​ The​ Athletic. The team holds first rights on any members of their 2018 USL roster, as they prepare for their first MLS campaign next year.



Lasso and McLaughlin had MLS options written into their 2018 contracts, per sources with knowledge of these deals. Both players are expected to be signed for close to the senior league minimum ($70,250).



When asked for comment, an FC Cincinnati spokesperson said, “As we continue to wrap up the 2018 season in reviewing our current roster, we’ll then make the determination of who will move with us to MLS in 2019.”



The news comes four weeks after ESPN FC reported that the team would also retain Emmanuel Ledesma. The Athletic’s sources also expect FC Cincinnati to continue negotiations with “three or more” members of the 2018 roster. For reference, Minnesota United brought seven...