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How tactical changes helped FC Cincinnati win its first match of the 2021 MLS season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – FC Cincinnati used its typical 4-3-3 formation and variations of it through four matches and had just one point from a possible 12 to show for its efforts over that span. 

On Saturday, tactical changes and an unexpected personnel move provided FCC with a different on-field look against CF Montreal. Those factors ultimately spurred the club to the strong finish it needed in a 2-1 comeback win at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday.

May 22, 2021; Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Caleb Stanko (33) and CF Montreal forward Romell Quioto (30) battle for the ball during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Cincinnati head coach Jaap Stam made just one change to his starting 11 by re-introducing defensive midfielder Caleb Stanko as a center back. 

The start was Stanko's first since Sept. 12 and his seventh since Stam took over FC Cincinnati. 


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