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FC Cincinnati waives defender Matt Miazga after contract buyout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

FC Cincinnati waives defender Matt Miazga after contract buyout

Summary

FC Cincinnati announced on September 15 that they have waived defender Matt Miazga, utilizing a buyout of his guaranteed contract effective September 2. The 31-year-old center back joined the team in August 2022 from Chelsea FC and made 108 appearances, earning accolades including MLS Defender of the Year and Best XI honors. Miazga's tenure with Cincinnati was marked by a significant knee injury sustained in a June 2024 match, from which he returned less than 10 months later. The club acknowledged his contributions, citing a positive influence on the team's trajectory.

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•Miazga's contract was bought out and he is no longer on the roster.
•He made 108 appearances for FC Cincinnati since joining in 2022.
•Miazga won MLS Defender of the Year and Best XI honors in 2023.
•He suffered a major knee injury in June 2024 but returned to play.
•General manager Chris Albright expressed gratitude for Miazga's contributions.

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By MLSsoccer staffTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: WaivedFC Cincinnati have waived defender Matt Miazga and utilized a buyout of a guaranteed contract, the club announced Monday evening. The 31-year-old cent...
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