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Can Detroit City's New 6'6" Striker Fix the Attack?

Make City Make Spence··20 September 2026·1h 8m

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Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez return to examine two Detroit City FC draws that produced very different reactions. The hosts break down the scoreless trip to Louisville, City’s statistically dominant 1-1 result against Hartford and the controversial last-minute penalty that erased Maxi Rodriguez’s apparent winner. Detroit continues to look like a team with an excellent defense and midfield—but without the finishing touch needed to turn control into victories. With Darren Smith managing an injury and goals becoming increasingly difficult to find, Sean and Adam turn their attention to Cheikhou Niang, the new 6-foot-6 forward arriving on loan from FC Cincinnati 2. Can Niang provide a new attacking dimension during the stretch run? The discussion covers his development, physical profile and potential role as Detroit City pushes toward the USL Championship playoffs.