FC Cincinnati midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin returns this season in a last-ditch effort to connect this MLS franchise to its former USL glory. Of all the many players that played a key role in their USL success, only McLaughin remains, and that is because of an ACL tear suffered in 2019.
McLaughlin was passed over in the postseason purge that sent other USL-era players packing. His recovery is now complete and he has taken the opportunity to try for a 2020 roster spot during preseason.
FC Cincinnati finished up preseason with a draw against KR Reykjavic.