FC Cincinnati 1-1 Orlando City SC
Updated
It finished level: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Orlando City SC in the MLS on Sun, 28 Sept 2025 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati goals: Kevin Denkey 74'. Orlando City SC goals: Alex Freeman 90'+6. Expected goals: 1.54-3.41. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Pedro Gallese (8.5).
Match report
FC Cincinnati 1-1 Orlando City SC: match report
It finished 1-1 between FC Cincinnati and Orlando City SC in MLS on Sunday 28 September.
Kevin Denkey put FC Cincinnati ahead on 74' (1-0) and Alex Freeman levelled for Orlando City SC on 90+6' (1-1).
FC Cincinnati had 56% of the ball, shots were 18-24 (10-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-3.41. Orlando City SC will feel they deserved more.
Pedro Gallese (Orlando City) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 24,135. Referee: Rosendo Mendoza.
Match stats
| FC Cincinnati | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 3.41 |
| Total shots | 18 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 38 |
| Big chances | 1 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 448 (88%) | 316 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total shots | 18 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 20 |
Lineups
FC Cincinnati (3-5-2): Evan Louro, Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, Lukas Engel, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Samuel Gidi, Luca Orellano, Brenner da Silva, Kevin Denkey
Orlando City SC (4-4-2): Pedro Gallese, Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Adrián Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Marco Pasalic, Kyle Smith, Eduard Atuesta, Ivan Angulo, Duncan McGuire, Martin Ojeda
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Eduard Atuesta (Orlando City SC)
- 37' · Yellow card · David Brekalo (Orlando City SC)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati)
- 54' · Yellow card · Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC)
- 66' · Substitution · Alvas Elvis Powell for Nick Hagglund (FC Cincinnati)
- 66' · Yellow card · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
- 67' · Yellow card · Kyle Smith (Orlando City SC)
- 69' · Substitution · Joran Gerbet for Kyle Smith (Orlando City SC)
- 70' · Substitution · Tyrese Spicer for Ivan Angulo (Orlando City SC)
- 74' · Goal · Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 74' · Yellow card · Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 79' · Substitution · Adrián Marin for David Brekalo (Orlando City SC)
- 79' · Substitution · Luis Muriel for Duncan McGuire (Orlando City SC)
- 80' · Substitution · Brian Anunga for Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati)
- 80' · Substitution · Dominik Marczuk for Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati)
- 80' · Substitution · Ayoub Jabbari for Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 83' · Substitution · Nicolas Rodriguez for Marco Pasalic (Orlando City SC)
- 86' · Yellow card · Rodrigo Adrián Schlegel (Orlando City SC)
- 88' · Substitution · Yuya Kubo for Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5, draws 5, Orlando City SC 5.
Questions
Who won FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (MLS) on Sun, 28 Sept 2025.
When and where is FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC?
Sun, 28 Sept 2025, 23:00 UTC at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and Orlando City SC?
In 15 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, 5 draws, Orlando City SC 5 wins (goals 18-21).