CINCINNATI — Brandon Vazquez, who spent four seasons with FC Cincinnati, is transferring to CF Monterrey of Liga MX, a club based in Monterrey, Mexico, according to FC Cincinnati.

“We’d like to thank Brandon for all his contributions to FC Cincinnati,” FC Cincinnati General Manager Chris Albright in a post on team's website. “He was a centerpiece of the team that brought FC Cincinnati its first trophy, and he’ll forever be part of the fabric of this club. He’s an incredibly talented player and an even better person, and we look forward to his future success. We wish Brandon and his family all the best.”

The post on the website states that Vasquez is their all-time leading goal scorer. Across his time with the team, he scored a total of 43 goals.

“Cincinnati holds a special place in my heart,” Vazquez said in the post. “The best years of my career have been here, and I’ll cherish the memories I’ve had here forever. Having Cincinnati fans behind my back for the past four years has pushed me to be able to achieve what I have been able to do. Not only me, but the team. I know every single player feels the exact same way. This city is special, and I love it. Cincinnati, I have been so grateful for your support since day one. I just want to say thank you.”

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, FC Cincinnati called him “a breakout star” and said he’d leave the team with a legacy.