Major League Soccer Gameweek 29
FC Cincinnati 2 - 3 FT New England Revolution
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Tom Barlow (Tyrell Malacia)
Dor Turgeman (Peyton Miller) 21'
31' Tyrell Malacia
Joshua Wynder (Carles Gil) 43'
44' Tom Barlow
45' ↓ Obinna Nwobodo ↑Pavel Bucha
45' ↓ Julian Malatini ↑Samuel Mawuena Gidi
45' ↓ Tom Barlow ↑Kenji Mboma Dem
HT
Dor Turgeman (Peyton Miller) 51'
Dor Turgeman 51'
67' Kevin Denkey (Tyrell Malacia)
68' ↓ Tyrell Malacia ↑Evander
↓ Dániel Gazdag ↑Luca Daniel·Langoni 69'
↓ Ilay Feingold ↑Jackson Yueill 74'
81' ↓ Kyle Smith ↑Ayoub Jabbari
M. Mitrovic 83'
84' Evander
↓ Peyton Miller ↑Tanner·Beason 89'
↓ Dor Turgeman ↑Cody Baker 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Evan Louro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyle Smith 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Julián Malatini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Teenage Hadebe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ender Echenique
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Obinna Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Gerardo Valenzuela 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Brian Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrell Malacia
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Tom Barlow 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kévin Denkey 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.8
Rating
BENCH
Roman Celentano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nick Hagglund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Gidi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Evander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Douděra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pavel Bucha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Mboma Dem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ilay Feingold 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Ethan Kohler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Wynder
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Will Sands
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Carles Gil
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Matthew Polster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooklyn Raines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Peyton Miller
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Dor Turgeman 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Donovan Parisian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Siqueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Langoni
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | New England Revolution | 6 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 01/23/2026 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/14/2025 | New England Revolution | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 06/22/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 02/15/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 5 - 2 | New England Revolution | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 07/01/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 04/29/2023 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
03/15/2026
01/23/2026
06/14/2025
04/05/2025
06/22/2024
03/17/2024
02/15/2024
07/01/2023
04/29/2023
FC Cincinnati Win
New England Revolution Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +17
P: 23 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -18
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
FC Cincinnati
New England Revolution
FC Cincinnati
New England Revolution
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Turgeman's Lethal Brace Silences TQL Stadium in Five-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A breathless 3-2 victory for New England exposed FC Cincinnati's defensive frailties despite the hosts' relentless offensive pressure.
Early Fireworks
FC Cincinnati burst out of the gates at TQL Stadium, absolutely determined to exploit their home advantage and set a ferocious tempo. The Intensity was palpable early on, turning the midfield into a fierce battleground of flying tackles and rapid transitions. It took just 13 minutes for the relentless hosts to strike the first blow. Tyrell Malacia, orchestrating play from the flank, delivered a pinpoint pass to find Tom Barlow, who buried the opener with authority. But the New England Revolution refused to buckle under the suffocating early pressure. The visitors leveled the Balance of play swiftly and efficiently when Dor Turgeman found the net off a remarkably smart setup from Peyton Miller at the 21-minute mark. By the time Joshua Wynder powerfully headed home a dangerous Carles Gil delivery just before the break, the momentum had entirely shifted to the visitors.
The Turning Point
The defining moment arrived shortly after the restart, steeped in nail-biting VAR drama that temporarily sucked the air out of the building. Turgeman struck again in the 51st minute with a predator's instinct, but away celebrations were quickly put on ice by the referee. After a tense, agonizing review process, the goal was officially confirmed, drastically inflating the Upset Factor as the underdog away side established a commanding 3-1 lead. Turgeman's clinical finishing—a truly lethal brace secured entirely against the general run of play—proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in a chaotic match. Cincinnati controlled 58% of the possession and peppered the Revolution penalty area with a staggering 21 total shots, but their glaring lack of a sniper's edge in critical final-third moments left them painfully vulnerable to New England's surgical counter-attacks.
Late Siege
Trailing by two goals on their own patch, the frantic hosts threw every available body forward, transforming the final half-hour into an absolute siege of the opposing penalty box. Kevin Denkey expertly slashed the deficit in the 67th minute, courtesy of another sublime assist from the tireless Malacia, instantly ratcheting up the Stakes for the grueling final stretch. Despite winning 12 corners, maintaining a suffocating high press, and dominating the ball, Cincinnati simply could not breach the New England wall a third decisive time. The Revolution's goalkeeper stood incredibly tall under fire, pulling off seven crucial saves to weather the relentless storm. They secured a vital three points that tightens their grip on a coveted top-four spot while leaving Cincinnati marooned in frustrating mid-table mediocrity.
Key Questions
What made D. Turgeman the Man of the Match?
D. Turgeman scored a clinical brace, including a decisive VAR-confirmed goal in the 51st minute, single-handedly turning the match in New England's favor with ruthless finishing.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of FC Cincinnati's relentless 21-shot offensive barrage and New England's highly efficient counter-attacks generated constant momentum swings and wide-open tactical setups.
How did FC Cincinnati complete the comeback from behind?
They didn't complete it. Kevin Denkey's 67th-minute strike offered late hope, but despite heavy possession and corner pressure, Cincinnati ultimately fell short in a 3-2 defeat.
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.
New England's Title Charge Meets Cincinnati's Defensive Chaos
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. New England Revolution arrive at TQL Stadium needing a vital three points to sustain their title push, but they face an unpredictable FC Cincinnati side that guarantees fireworks at both ends.
The Setup
The visitors are sitting second in the league with 46 points, heavily involved in the title race. However, their Stakes rating is somewhat muted by the fact that FC Cincinnati are languishing in 10th place amidst a dire five-match winless run. Do not let the standings fool you. Despite the hosts' recent struggles, this October 14, 2026 clash boasts a phenomenal Balance score. Why? Because Cincinnati matches are pure, unadulterated chaos. Averaging a staggering 2.8 goals scored but leaking 2.0 per game at the back, they possess a chaotic Form profile that absolutely screams entertainment. Add in a healthy Stars metric with Evander pulling the midfield strings, and New England will have to fight tooth and nail for this vital road victory.
Key Battle
K. Denkey vs Carles Gil. Denkey has been a rare bright spark for the home side, netting twice in his last two outings. He will need to outgun New England's talisman Gil, who is in scintillating touch and orchestrating the visitors' title charge with lethal precision.
Our Prediction
FC Cincinnati's firepower will cause major problems early on, but their leaky backline remains a fatal flaw against top-tier opponents. We expect the New England Revolution to weather the initial storm before carving open the hosts on the counter. A thrilling 3-2 away win.