FC Cincinnati sign homegrown goalkeeper Connor Dale

FC Cincinnati have signed Academy goalkeeper Connor Dale, 16, as a Homegrown Player through the 2028-29 MLS season, with club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31. Dale is the club's second-youngest signing and 11th Academy player to reach a first-team deal, and made his MLS NEXT Pro debut with FC Cincinnati 2 in June, recording seven starts, one clean sheet and 37 saves this season. He was also named a 2026 MLS NEXT All-Star and has represented the U.S. at youth level, including recent selection to the U17 national team roster for camp beginning September 21.