FC Cincinnati signs former DC United, Atlanta midfielder Yamil Asad
Yamil Asad scored the first-ever goal in Atlanta United FC history. Argentinian midfielder Yamil Asad has been confirmed as the latest signing for FC Cincinnati, signing through the 2024 season with an option for 2025. Asad, who previously trained with FC Cincinnati at the Mercy Health Training Center, scored 21 goals and added 26 assists in 122 MLS appearances with D.C. United and Atlanta United FC. He is also eligible for a match against FC Cincinnati "2" at Northern Kentucky University on Thursday night. The signing comes after Asad's training sessions were extended as an opportunity to train and maintain fitness.
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As it turned out, Argentine midfielder Yamil Asad's training sessions with FC Cincinnati at the Mercy Health Training Center were more than a courtesy extended by the club. After training with FC Cincinnati at its suburban training complex for the better part of a week, Asad was confirmed Thursday as the club's newest signing.
Asad, 29, is signed through the 2024 season with an option for 2025. Asad would be available for FC Cincinnati "2" in a Thursday night match at Northern Kentucky University, according to FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley.
“Yamil brings a great amount of experience and quality to FC Cincinnati,” Chris Albright, FC Cincinnati general manager, said in a news release. “He’s a creative and versatile player who will be a good fit with our group and I’d like to welcome him to the club.”
Asad scored 21 goals and added 26 assists in 122 MLS appearances with D.C. United and Atlanta United FC, including the first-ever goal in Atlanta history.
Asad spent parts of four of the past six seasons with D.C. United. In 2023, he made 26 appearances across all competitions, making nine starts including twice in the U.S. Open Cup, netting D.C.’s game-winning goal against Richmond Kickers in the third round.
At Atlanta United, Asad scored the first-ever goal in club history.
Asad's time around FC Cincinnati first started March 21 during a training session. At the time, his presence was described to The Enquirer as an opportunity to train and maintain fitness - a courtesy the club had previously extended to other players, including former United Soccer League and MLS fan favorite, Emmanuel Ledesma.
The possibility of signing Asad was never expressly ruled out.
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