If any FC Cincinnati players still have a point to prove during the club's ongoing front office transition, Sunday's match against Atlanta United represents last call.
In the final act of a season that's disappointed by almost every measure, FC Cincinnati closes out its third Major League Soccer campaign against Atlanta on Sunday at TQL Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
The conclusion of the match will trigger the beginning of another offseason of change, with new General Manager Chris Albright in charge, a head coach still to be hired and roster decisions that could hinge on the preferences of the manager-to-be.
Out-of-contract players proving they belonged at FC Cincinnati, and showing they wanted to stay, has been a major theme since Albright's arrival. Sunday's game against Atlanta will be the last opportunity for some players to state their case.
Interim Cincinnati head coach Tyrone Marshall indicated during a Friday interview that he believed almost all players were given ample opportunity to prove their on-field worthiness to the organization.
"I think guys can still make a case for themselves," Marshall said of what opportunity to impress remains in the final match. "There's still opportunity in this last game. Whenever there's a match, there's an opportunity. So with that being said, I think there's eyes watching guys to see who is still engaged and who wants to be a part of FC Cincinnati moving forward."
