FC Cincinnati 2-1 New York City FC
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FC Cincinnati won: FC Cincinnati 2-1 New York City FC in the MLS on Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati goals: Kenji Mboma Dem 11', Evander Ferreira 90'+1. New York City FC goals: Luighi 21'. Expected goals: 1.18-1.86. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Roman Celentano (8.5).
Match report
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1
FC Cincinnati edged New York City FC 2-1 at TQL Stadium on Wednesday 19 August in MLS.
Kenji Mboma Dem put FC Cincinnati ahead on 11' (1-0), Luighi levelled for New York City FC on 21' (1-1) and Evander Ferreira restored FC Cincinnati's lead on 90+1' (2-1).
Evander Ferreira's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
FC Cincinnati had 56% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (6-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-1.86. New York City FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 23,717. Referee: Fotis Bazakos.
Match stats
| FC Cincinnati | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 1.86 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 479 (88%) | 350 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 11 |
Lineups
FC Cincinnati (3-5-2): Roman Celentano, Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Kyle Smith, Pavel Bucha, Kenji Mboma Dem, Obinna Nwobodo, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ender Echenique, Kévin Denkey, Evander Ferreira
New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, James Sands, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Keaton Parks, Andrés Perea, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, Bénie Traoré, Luighi
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati)
- 21' · Goal · Luighi (New York City FC)
- 33' · Yellow card · Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati)
- 36' · Yellow card · Keaton Parks (New York City FC)
- 50' · Yellow card · Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati)
- 55' · Yellow card · Luighi (New York City FC)
- 60' · Substitution · Teenage Lingani Hadebe for Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati)
- 60' · Substitution · Bryan Ramírez for Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati)
- 64' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Luighi (New York City FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Malachi Jones for Bénie Traoré (New York City FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Samuel Gidi for Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati)
- 72' · Substitution · Tom Barlow for Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 74' · Yellow card · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 75' · Substitution · Jonathan Shore for Keaton Parks (New York City FC)
- 75' · Substitution · Nico Cavallo for Kevin O'Toole (New York City FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Talles Magno for Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 82' · Yellow card · Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati)
- 83' · Substitution · Brian Anunga for Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
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?
FC Cincinnati won, 2-1 (MLS) on Wed, 19 Aug 2026.
When and where is FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 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).