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Matt Miazga officially joins FC Cincinnati on contract until 2025...as the team hopes the veteran defender can help in the FIGHT for an MLS Cup playoff spot

After reports Thursday said American defender Matt Miazga was on his way to MLS, FC Cincinnati confirmed the move on Friday.

Miazga officially joins on a contract through 2025 in a move using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) due to his previous tenure with New York Red Bulls.

The contract he signed has an option to extend to 2026.

Miazga joins after spending six years under contract at Chelsea, where he was loaned out to numerous clubs.

Miazga played 169 matches in Europe, mostly on loan away from parent club Chelsea

'I'm really excited to join FC Cincinnati,' said Miazga in a press release.