FC Cincinnati 0-1 New York City FC
Updated
New York City FC won: FC Cincinnati 0-1 New York City FC in the MLS on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. New York City FC goals: Alonso Martinez 55'. Expected goals: 0.61-1.27. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Alonso Martinez (8.5).
Match report
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0
New York City FC squeezed past FC Cincinnati 1-0 away from home at TQL Stadium on Saturday 23 August in MLS.
Alonso Martinez put New York City FC ahead on 55' (0-1).
FC Cincinnati had 46% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.61-1.27.
Alonso Martinez (New York City FC) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 25,513. Referee: Guido Gonzalez.
Match stats
| FC Cincinnati | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.61 | 1.27 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 396 (88%) | 454 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
FC Cincinnati (5-3-2): Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Lukas Engel, Matt Miazga, Alvas Elvis Powell, Brad Smith, Pavel Bucha, Brian Anunga, Evander Ferreira, Ender Echenique, Kevin Denkey
New York City FC (4-3-3): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Kevin O'Toole, Maxi Moralez, Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea, Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martinez, Nicolás Fernández
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 43' · Substitution · Jonathan Shore for Andres Perea (New York City FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Kenji Mboma Dem for Brad Smith (FC Cincinnati)
- 55' · Goal · Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)
- 61' · Substitution · Agustin Ojeda for Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
- 63' · Yellow card · Agustin Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Kei Ansu Kamara for Alvas Elvis Powell (FC Cincinnati)
- 71' · Substitution · Gerardo Valenzuela for Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati)
- 81' · Substitution · Julian Fernandez for Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 82' · Substitution · Yuya Kubo for Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati)
- 89' · Yellow card · Kevin O'Toole (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5, draws 4, New York City FC 10.
Questions
Who won FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC?
New York City FC won, 0-1 (MLS) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 23:30 UTC at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC?
In 19 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, 4 draws, New York City FC 10 wins (goals 27-41).