FC Cincinnati has shaken up Major League Soccer’s primary transfer window with some big moves that show what they want to do. The club had to deal with stuff like salary cap issues but still got some really good players, like forward Kevin Denkey who they paid $16.2 million for which is like the most ever in the league. This shows Cincinnati really wants to make their team better and win more games.
- FC Cincinnati got Kevin Denkey for like $16.2 million which is huge.
- They also went and got Evander for $12 million to help score more goals.
- They did some loan deals too to get more players and options.
FC Cincinnati’s Transfer Strategy
FC Cincinnati really went for it during the transfer window but like, they thought it through too. Getting Kevin Denkey for so much money shows they want players who can change games right away. Plus they got Evander for $12 million which makes their attack even better. You can tell they really planned this stuff out before doing it.
FC Cincinnati had the best primary transfer window in MLS this year, I think. Here’s why.
That + a bunch more superlatives from the window that was
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April 28, 2025
Loan Deals and Future Planning
Besides the big money moves FC Cincinnati did good with loans too. They sent Alvaro Barreal to Santos FC and brought in Lukas Engel to have more options. Getting that young defender Gilberto Flores shows they’re thinking about the future too not just right now.
All these moves make Cincinnati look like they’re gonna be real tough to beat in MLS. If you wanna know more about what FC Cincinnati did check out the FC Cincinnati details page.
Comparative Analysis with Other MLS Teams
When you look at what FC Cincinnati did compared to other MLS teams like Atlanta United FC you see different ways of building teams. Cincinnati went big on some players and did some smart loans while Atlanta United did their own thing. Looking at how they did stuff different helps you understand more about how teams work.
To learn about what Atlanta United FC did go here.
Further Reading and Insights
If you want to read more about FC Cincinnati’s transfer window and other MLS stuff, check out the whole article on GiveMeSport: MLS Transfer Window Superlatives: Best Signings, Biggest Surprises and More.
To see everything going on with transfers in Major League Soccer, go to the MLS transfer news page.
