Pavel Bucha
CIN
Center Midfielder
Right Wingback
Box-to-Box
Mar 11, 1998 (28)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
Ready to resume midfield duties
Bucha is back with FC Cincinnati following international duty with Czechia and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against Atlanta United after being omitted from Cincinnati's latest injury report.
Analysis: Bucha missed the matchup against Montreal while representing Czechia during the international break but is now ready to reclaim his regular starting role in midfield. The midfielder has been a mainstay for Cincinnati this season, recording six goals and four assists across 25 MLS appearances. Obinna Nwobodo saw increased playing time during Bucha's absence but could return to a reduced role with the Czech international back in the mix.
Called up with Czechia
Bucha has been called up by Czechia for the four matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Montreal.
Analysis: Bucha has been an undisputed starter in the midfield for Cincinnati this season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in 25 MLS appearances, but will miss the match against Montreal on Saturday due to the call up. He should return in time to face Atlanta on October 10 and Obinna Nwobodo should see increased playing time in his absence.
Nets opener
Bucha scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC.
Analysis: Bucha opened the scoring in the second minute assisted by Tom Barlow. Bucha recorded 74 passes, covered almost 11 kilometers and also made an interception. This goal took him to double figures for goal contributions this campaign.
Scores opener Saturday
Bucha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.
Analysis: Bucha scored his fifth goal of the season Saturday, an outside-the-box strike in the 23rd minute which opened up the scoring. It was the only shot he took in the match. He was active on the defensive end too as he won two tackles, made two clearances and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.
Standout with first brace of season
Bucha scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-3 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Analysis: Bucha was the standout performer of the night, opening the scoring and wrapping it up with Cincinnati's fourth goal to claim his first brace of the season and only the second of his MLS career. His recent deployment as a right wing back has unlocked a new level of output, with seven goal contributions across his last eight appearances including three goals and four assists, and the fact that all three goals have come from his three shots on target speaks to an extraordinary level of clinical efficiency.
Provides assist in goal fest
Bucha assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.
Analysis: Bucha intercepted a ball in midfield and pushed forward to find Evander in a great spot to score in first-half stoppage time during the victory. Other than the assist, Bucha completed 96 percent of his passes and stood out in defensive tasks with five interceptions and three tackles won throughout the match. He was deployed as a right wing-back, away from his more familiar holding midfield spot, for the sixth consecutive league game. Such move has led to an increased production of crosses and an impact on his team's goals, as he scored once and assisted three times over those six appearances.
Nets in loss
Bucha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat versus Inter Miami CF.
Analysis: Bucha put a single shot on goal and scored with it during Wednesday's loss. The midfielder's goal was a nice return, but it wasn't enough to overcome a brilliant Miami attack. The midfielder didn't have too much volume throughout the match, which can limit his floor against teams with stout defenses.
Assists in 2-2 draw
Bucha assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.
Analysis: Bucha provided his third assist of the season, all of which have come in the last four games. In this time, he has created eight chances, and in three of these games, they were the only time he has managed to create two or more chances in a game. This was also the first time this season he has attempted two crosses.
Draws stoppage time penalty in win
Bucha had two clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Analysis: Coming off two consecutive assists, Bucha helped his side once again by winning a stoppage time penalty that clinched the win. Across his last four games the midfielder has attempted four shots and created seven chances going forward while also contributing five tackles, two interceptions and four clearances defensively.
Provides assist in win
Bucha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Bucha's key first half assist Saturday helped lead Cincinnati to a 2-0 home win over New York Red Bulls. The midfielder played a box-to-box role across his 61-minute shift, contributing two tackles (two won) and two clearances to the defensive effort. Bucha has supplied two assists and one goal over five appearances (five starts).
Tallies assist
Bucha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus New York City FC.
Analysis: Bucha joined the scoresheet Wednesday, recording an assist during the draw Wednesday. He's started and played the last five matches in a row, totaling a goal and an assist while recording six shots with seven tackles in that span.
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