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FCC’s Berry Announces Retirement

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 12/04/17, 3:37PM EST

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Will join club’s technical staff after strong two seasons on field


Photo courtesy Brett Hansbauer / FC Cincinnati

CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati announced on Monday that local standout Austin Berry had announced his retirement from his playing career, and had accepted a position with the club’s technical staff led by Head Coach Alan Koch, bringing an end to the career of the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year.

One of the inaugural signings in FC Cincinnati history, Berry co-captained the team the last two seasons. A Cincinnati native, Berry played in 30 games during the 2017 USL season, starting 28, and finished second on the team in clearances (89), interceptions (81) and duels won (147). Berry scored one goal in USL regular-season action and also against New York Red Bulls in the Semifinals of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

“We were pleased to be able to bring Austin back to end his career in front of his hometown fans,” said Jeff Berding, FCC President and General Manager. “It was important to us that we had a Cincinnatian on our roster to be a positive role model for our youth soccer players. We look forward to Austin continuing on as a part of the technical staff as we move forward.”

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Berry is currently finishing courses to receive his certification in strength and conditioning and will be a full-time coach for the first team. Working with Head Coach Alan Koch, Berry will be responsible for establishing schedules and tailoring programs for the FCC players to enhance and maintain peak performance.   

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