What happened: The defender trialed with Cincinnati earlier this week before the club finalized the deal. The contract carries a club option for the 2027-28 Major League Soccer season.

Why it matters: The move gives Cincinnati another option across the back line during the 2026 MLS run-in. It also extends Tyrell Malacia's arrival in Cincinnati beyond a short-term patch, with club control that can carry into another season.

What to watch: His first inclusion in the matchday squad will show how quickly he can enter the defensive rotation. Cincinnati's next back-line selections will be the clearest sign of the role the club expects right away.