FC Cincinnati: Brenner signing rings soccer world like a bell

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FC Cincinnati supporters have despaired after the team’s first two seasons ended dead last in the standings. A few fans even gave up, considering some mad plan in the head office to focus on just about anything but winning.

That’s after rocketing through USL ranks with attendance rivaling any soccer organization across the central or north Americas. Yet, their success in attendance has not translated into anything remotely resembling competitiveness in their first two MLS seasons.

FC Cincinnati faithful has wondered if the good days are gone. What General Manager Gerard Nijkamp says should get supporters to become hopeful, if with caution. He…