Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
FC Cincinnati 2 - 0 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Masanka Bungi 18'
40' K. Denkey (P. Bucha)
45'+5 K. Denkey
HT
↓ J. Masanka Bungi ↑M. Dos Santos 46'
61' ↓ K. Mboma ↑T. Barlow
61' ↓ P. Bucha ↑E. Echenique
↓ G. Berggren ↑E. Forsberg 62'
↓ M. Sofo ↑J. Ruvalcaba 62'
↓ C. Cowell ↑R. Mosquera 73'
A. Mehmeti 78'
79' ↓ B. J. Ramirez Leon ↑A. Lajhar
79' ↓ K. Denkey ↑A. Jabbari
↓ R. Donkor ↑N. Benedetti 85'
89' ↓ K. Smith ↑G. Flores
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Kyle Smith 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
47%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Andrei Chirila 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Samuel Gidi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Pavel Bucha
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Gerardo Valenzuela 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tah Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Ramirez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Evander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Mboma Dem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kévin Denkey 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8
Rating
BENCH
Evan Louro 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabian Mrozek
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Lajhar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stiven Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Chirilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ender Echenique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Barlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dylan Nealis 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joyeux Masanka Bungi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Adri Mehmeti 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
65
Passes
9
Duels
Gustav Berggren
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matthew Dos Santos
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Robert Voloder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | New York Red Bulls | 4 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 10/04/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 02/23/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 3 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/06/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 11/04/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 1 (PEN 7-8) | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 10/30/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 10/04/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 07/12/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/23/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-5) | FC Cincinnati | US Open Cup | Red Bull Arena |
04/04/2026
10/04/2025
02/23/2025
07/20/2024
04/06/2024
11/04/2023
10/30/2023
10/04/2023
07/12/2023
05/23/2023
FC Cincinnati Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Defiance at TQL Stadium As Denkey Punishes Wasteful Red Bulls
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Kévin Denkey’s ruthless first-half double proved the difference as FC Cincinnati absorbed relentless pressure to secure a vital home victory.
Early Siege Tactics
New York Red Bulls arrived looking to impose their will, and they certainly brought the volume. A barrage of 34 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery early on. The visitors edged possession at 51% and forced seven corners, piling on the set-piece pressure. Yet, despite New York's persistent attempts and 19 total shots, FC Cincinnati's defense refused to buckle. The Intensity was palpable as both sides traded attacking blows, with the Red Bulls searching desperately for an opening while the hosts looked to spring out on the counter. The atmosphere inside TQL Stadium grew tense as the visitors continuously peppered the penalty area, launching nine shots from outside the box. However, their inability to find the back of the net left the door slightly ajar for a clinical counter-punch. The early exchanges proved that territorial advantage means little without a final product.
The Five-Minute Turning Point
The match flipped completely in a frantic five-minute window before the break. First, in the 40th minute, Pavel Bucha sliced through the lines with exceptional vision to find Kévin Denkey. The forward made no mistake, finishing off the move to break the deadlock and ignite the home crowd. Before New York could recover their Balance, disaster struck again deep into first-half stoppage time. A crucial penalty awarded to the hosts gave Denkey the golden opportunity to double his tally. He stepped up and converted flawlessly in the 45th minute, completing a stunning first-half brace right before the whistle. That swift combination of open play precision and set-piece composure completely derailed the visitors' game plan. In just five minutes, Cincinnati transformed a gritty defensive struggle into a comfortable advantage, completely altering the psychological landscape of the fixture.
Securing the Three Points
Trailing by two goals, the Red Bulls threw absolutely everything forward in the second half in a desperate bid to salvage a result. However, they found themselves repeatedly thwarted by sensational goalkeeper heroics. Cincinnati's defensive unit held firm, while their stopper racked up six crucial saves to preserve a hard-fought clean sheet against a relentless wave of 19 shots. At the other end of the pitch, Evander orchestrated the tempo brilliantly to close out the match. Earning Man of the Match honors with an exceptional performance, his three key passes kept the visitors pinned back just enough to relieve the defensive pressure. The 2-0 triumph lifts Cincinnati closer to the mid-table pack, moving them to nine points for the season. Meanwhile, New York leaves TQL Stadium entirely empty-handed despite their heavy offensive output, highlighting their desperate need for clinical finishing.
Key Questions
What made Evander the Man of the Match?
Evander controlled the tempo brilliantly, delivering three key passes and maintaining crucial offensive pressure to secure FC Cincinnati's hard-fought 2-0 home victory.
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.
Shootout Expected at TQL Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Two defensively fragile sides desperate for momentum clash in a fixture that guarantees goals, even if the early-season standings limit the immediate pressure.
The Setup
When FC Cincinnati welcome New York Red Bulls to TQL Stadium on April 25, 2026, fans should brace for an unpredictable shootout. With the hosts sitting 10th and the visitors in 8th, the Stakes remain modest, but a strong Balance rating ensures a fiercely contested 90 minutes. The underlying narrative is dictated entirely by a chaotic Form profile: Cincinnati boast a potent attack averaging 2.2 goals per game, yet both sides are bleeding goals at the back. New York's staggering 2.8 goals conceded per match presents a glaring vulnerability. Thankfully for the visitors, the Stars rating highlights Ethan Horvath, a goalkeeper who has been forced into 20 saves just to keep his team afloat. At the other end, Cincinnati’s Evander and K. Denkey provide genuine elite talent capable of tearing through disorganized backlines.
Key Battle
This contest hinges on FC Cincinnati's vibrant attacking unit attempting to exploit the gaping holes in the New York Red Bulls' defensive structure. The visitors' backline has looked completely unmoored in recent weeks, shipping goals at an alarming rate. If the home side's midfield can thread passes into the final third with any consistency, New York's defensive block will be in for a punishing evening.
Our Prediction
Expect the net to bulge frequently. FC Cincinnati will leverage their superior firepower to claim a 3-2 victory. The Red Bulls will find spaces on the counter-attack, but their defensive frailties will ultimately prove fatal on the road.