What happened: Pavel Bucha earned a Czech Republic call-up for the upcoming international window, with Cincinnati confirming it Sept. 18. He remains in national-team contention after the same reshaped midfield role Cincinnati freed him for.

Why it matters: His departure during the window would force Cincinnati to That gap matters more now that his role tilts toward attack rather than defensive

What to watch: Cincinnati's next match availability will show whether Bucha departs early and who takes his minutes.