FC Cincinnati re-signs Yuya Kubo through 2025 MLS season

Pat Brennan, Cincinnati Enquirer

Yuya Kubo's stay at FC Cincinnati was extended with a contract that will keep him at the club for at least two more seasons.

FC Cincinnati on Tuesday announced Kubo's contract extension through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. The 29-year-old Kubo first joined FCC in 2020 and his 116 appearances are the fourth-most in team history.

Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) takes the ball from FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo (7) in the second half of the MLS Eastern Conference Final match between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) takes the ball from FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo (7) in the second half of the MLS Eastern Conference Final match between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

"We’re excited to have Yuya back with FC Cincinnati,” Chris Albright, FC Cincinnati's general manager, said in a Tuesday news release. “Yuya’s ability on the ball, ground coverage, and positional versatility make him an integral part of our group. He’s also a player of high character and a great teammate, and we’re thrilled that he’ll be with us this coming season and beyond.”

Kubo made 37 appearances across all competitions in 2023 – his most games played since the 2017-18 season with Belgian side KAA Gent (42) – scoring two goals and adding three assists. Both of Kubo’s goals this season came in U.S. Open Cup competition, including his 114th minute equalizer against Inter Miami CF in the semifinal round at TQL Stadium.

When FC Cincinnati announced its year-end roster decisions Wednesday, Kubo was one of four players from FCC's 2023 team that was still in talks with the team about a potential return.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Yuya Kubo re-signs with FC Cincinnati through 2025 MLS season

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