First-place FC Cincinnati signed goalkeeper Roman Celentano by means of the 2027 season, the membership introduced Friday.
Celentano, 22, is already the franchise’s all-time chief in clear sheets (15) and saves (158) by means of 53 MLS begins.
“Roman is an especially gifted younger goalkeeper who’s been an important a part of our success the previous two seasons,” normal supervisor Chris Albright mentioned. “He is a mannequin teammate with a relentless work ethic and elite shot-stopping skill. … We’re delighted to maintain Roman with the membership for a few years to come back.”
FCC chosen Celentano with the No. 2 general decide within the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. He’s tied for third within the league with 10 clear sheets in 26 begins this season.
“It is a actually nice feeling to re-sign right here, and it reveals (Cincinnati’s) religion in me,” Celentano mentioned. “… It is an honor to put on the badge and to play at TQL Stadium. We’ll do some massive issues this yr nonetheless however realizing that I could be in Cincinnati for the following 4 years, I am full of pleasure.”
FC Cincinnati (17-3-6, 57 factors) are the primary MLS workforce to clinch a 2023 playoff spot. They lead the race for the Supporters’ Protect by 10 factors over enlargement membership St. Louis Metropolis FC.
—Subject Stage Media