Fanendo Adi to make his FC Cincinnati debut Saturday against Nashville at Nippert Stadium

Charlie Hatch | chatch@enquirer.com

Show Caption Hide Caption FC Cincinnati introduces Fanendo Adi, Fatai Alashe FC Cincinnati announced its first two MLS players signings July 30 with the introductions of Fanendo Adi and Fatai Alashe.

Futbol Club Cincinnati forward Fanendo Adi will make his club debut Saturday night if he completes practice tomorrow, head coach Alan Koch said Thursday morning.

Adi joined FC Cincinnati on Monday as the club’s first Major League Soccer Designated Player. Previously he played with the Portland Timbers in MLS.

“Provided he gets through training tomorrow, he’ll be in the 18,” Koch said. “I anticipate he’ll make his debut on Saturday night.”

FC Cincinnati leads the United Soccer League Eastern Conference with 44 points from 21 games. The club has a 34-game season.

“I think it’s huge,” Koch said. “Every game we play is a big game, but Saturday night will be an even bigger game. We’ve obviously brought in a big-time player we’re very, very excited to bring into our group. We’re excited to get him onto the pitch as quickly as we can. … We look forward to seeing him out there and him making his debut for our club.”

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