Major League Soccer Gameweek 31
DC United 0 - 2 FT FC Cincinnati
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Obinna Nwobodo 24'
34' Tai Baribo
Evander (Pavel Bucha) 35'
35' ↓ Jackson Hopkins ↑Nikola Marković
Tom Barlow 38'
HT
Tom Barlow (Evander) 52'
↓ Obinna Nwobodo ↑Tah Anunga 59'
↓ Kyle Smith ↑Samuel Mawuena Gidi 59'
↓ Tom Barlow ↑Kenji Mboma Dem 59'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Lucas Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kye Rowles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Kurokawa
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kimito Nono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Andre Dozzell
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
João Peglow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jackson Hopkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Tai Baribo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alex Bono 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Markovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nealis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Castillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Avilez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyle Smith 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Nick Hagglund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teenage Hadebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
David Douděra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Bucha 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.4
Rating
Evander 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Obinna Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Bryan Ramírez
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Tom Barlow
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kévin Denkey 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Evan Louro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alvas Powell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Chirila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Gidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerardo Valenzuela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Anunga
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
José Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Mboma Dem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | DC United | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 07/03/2024 | DC United | 2 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 03/10/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 06/24/2023 | DC United | 3 - 0 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 05/06/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 10/09/2022 | DC United | 2 - 5 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 03/05/2022 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 09/25/2021 | DC United | 4 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
10/21/2026
05/31/2025
04/12/2025
07/03/2024
03/10/2024
06/24/2023
05/06/2023
10/09/2022
03/05/2022
09/25/2021
DC United Win
FC Cincinnati Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 25 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -11
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
DC United
FC Cincinnati
DC United
FC Cincinnati
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Two sharp moments settle it at Audi Field
A compact away display turned a narrow standings gap into a result Cincinnati will value far more than the shot count suggests.
Opening Act: DC have the ball
At Audi Field, DC United edged possession at 53 per cent, but FC Cincinnati made a key chance count. The hosts finished with 13 shots; for a spell, they looked likelier to push the match onto their terms. Yet the numbers tell a less comfortable story: only two attempts found the target, and seven were blocked. Cincinnati stayed patient rather than chasing the ball, with Pavel Bucha supplying the pass that let Evander break the deadlock in the 35th minute. That goal changed the shape of a tight first half, even if the visitors had little volume to spare. The Intensity came in waves, especially around the corners: DC won seven, Cincinnati three, ten altogether. But pressure without clean access to goal was not enough.
The Pivot: Evander turns provider
Evander’s goal gave Cincinnati the lead, but Tom Barlow’s finish in the 52nd minute made the result feel settled. The second was the match’s hinge: Evander turned scorer into provider, and Barlow converted the assist before DC could rebuild its pressure. Cincinnati had nine shots against the hosts’ 13, yet three hit the target compared with DC’s two. That is the sharper explanation than possession alone. The Upset Factor sat in the contrast: DC edged the ball, but the visitors were more exact when a chance arrived. Evander’s influence stretched beyond those two decisive actions; three key passes kept Cincinnati’s attacks connected. With that cushion, the visitors could defend their lead rather than trade risks, and DC’s seven blocked efforts never became a sustained route back.
Resolution: A valuable road win
At Audi Field, this 2-0 away win matters because Cincinnati arrived only one point above DC United in the supplied standings. The clubs were 11th and 12th, so the result strengthens Cincinnati’s position above a close mid-table rival without turning it into a title-race story. N. Hagglund was among the visitors’ standout performers, helping them protect the lead as DC kept looking for a way through. The hosts’ 53 per cent possession and 13 shots show they were not absent from the contest; the two shots on target explain why the pressure never changed the score. The Stakes were immediate rather than grand: Cincinnati banked a valuable road win, while DC must make its spells on the ball count. Evander’s goal-and-assist contribution gave the match its decisive edge.
Key Questions
What made Evander the Man of the Match?
He scored the opener, assisted Tom Barlow’s second, and created three key passes, shaping both decisive goals.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Defensive Frailties Take Centre Stage in the Capital
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With both sides languishing in the lower half of the table, this fixture is less about playoff ambitions and more about surviving a chaotic 90 minutes.
The Setup
As October 24 approaches, neither side carries much momentum into Audi Field. A dismal Form rating reflects their recent struggles, with DC United sitting 12th and FC Cincinnati just ahead in 9th. The Stakes here are undoubtedly low, which diminishes the overall competitive Balance of the tie. However, there is a silver lining for the neutrals: these are two incredibly porous backlines. Conceding a combined 4.7 goals per game, we are bound to see the attacking Stars exploit massive gaps on the pitch.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on T. Baribo leading the line for the hosts against Cincinnati's T. Barlow. While they won't tackle each other directly, this match will be decided by which forward can better punish the opposing side's defensive generosity.
Our Prediction
Given the probability gap heavily favouring the home side, we expect DC United to edge a high-scoring thriller. Expect a chaotic 3-2 victory for the hosts, driven entirely by attacking transitions rather than defensive solidity.