FC Cincinnati has signed United States men’s national team defender Miles Robinson as a free agent, the club announced Wednesday.
Robinson, 26, became available after his contract with Atlanta United expired following the 2023 season.
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The centre-back, who had also been linked with a move to Europe with PSV Eindhoven, has signed a contract until the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025, with last season’s MLS Supporters’ Shield winners.
“We are delighted that Miles has chosen to continue his career in Cincinnati,” said FC Cincinnati general manager Chris Albright.
“He is an elite defender with a dynamic skill set who already has an incredible amount of international and MLS experience. His personality and character are an immediate addition to our locker room and we would like to welcome him to FC Cincinnati.”
Robinson had spent his entire professional career with Atlanta after being selected No. 2 in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft prior to the club’s inaugural season in the league. The following year he was part of the team that won the MLS Cup.
“I am very excited to sign with FC Cincinnati,” Robinson said. “This is an incredible organization from top to bottom, and I will do everything in my power to win more trophies for the passionate fans and outstanding people of this city. I am excited to play my first home game at TQL Stadium” .
Robinson made 150 appearances for Atlanta, also winning the US Open Cup, Champions Cup and being voted to the MLS Best XI in 2019.
That same year, Robinson made his debut for the USMNT and has made 27 appearances for his country, winning the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2021 and the Concacaf Nations League title earlier this year.
In Cincinnati, he will join a backline that includes fellow USMNT defenseman Matt Miazga.
