Sitting out because of an injury was difficult enough for FC Cincinnati forward Fanendo Adi. Knowing he let down his team because of an off-field mistake is something he says he cannot easily overcome.



Adi pleaded guilty Tuesday to a reckless operation charge after being accused of driving while impaired early in the morning of March 31, when he was stopped for speeding. He was clocked traveling at 102 mph in a 65 mph zone, and his blood alcohol level of .124 was nearly twice the legal limit.



The 28-year-old designated player managed to plead down the original OVI and speeding charges, and escaped with a $250 fine and one-year probation, according to Butler County court records. MLS reinstated him Wednesday, and he was back to work with FC Cincinnati on Thursday, ahead of a three-game road trip over an eight-day span.



Adi was unavailable for selection the last three games while MLS investigated, and he hasn’t played since March 17, when he...