Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
FC Cincinnati 6 - 2 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Gomez 10'
M. Ojeda 16'
32' G. Valenzuela
Tiago 40'
42' K. Mboma (Evander)
45'+3 Evander (P. Bucha)
HT
↓ Tiago ↑T. Spicer 46'
47' M. Miazga
M. Ojeda 48'
52' K. Mboma (Evander)
↓ J. Ellis ↑M. Pasalic 57'
58' Evander
D. Brekalo 70'
↓ A. Gomez ↑D. McGuire 72'
↓ G. Dorsey ↑W. Cartagena 72'
74' ↓ O. Nwobodo ↑T. Anunga
77' K. Denkey (Evander)
83' ↓ G. Valenzuela ↑E. Echenique
83' ↓ K. Mboma ↑T. Barlow
↓ B. Ojeda ↑Luis Otavio 86'
90'+1 T. Barlow (E. Echenique)
90'+2 ↓ S. Gidi ↑N. Hagglund
90'+5 ↓ K. Denkey ↑A. Jabbari
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Samuel Gidi 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
50%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Matt Miazga 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Kyle Smith 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Midfielders
Pavel Bucha 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Gerardo Valenzuela
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Obinna Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Bryan Ramirez 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Forwards
Kenji Mboma Dem 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
Evander
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
Kévin Denkey 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Evan Louro 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nick Hagglund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Lajhar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrei Chirila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tah Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ender Echenique 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
11
Minutes
7
Rating
Tom Barlow 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
David Brekalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Adrián Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Griffin Dorsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Braian Ojeda
NPC
85
Minutes
85
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Eduard Atuesta 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
59
Passes
15
Duels
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Justin Ellis 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Martín Ojeda
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 09/28/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 06/28/2025 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 10/05/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/04/2024 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 09/02/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/05/2023 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 0 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 06/24/2022 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/13/2022 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 10/16/2021 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
02/11/2026
09/28/2025
06/28/2025
10/05/2024
05/04/2024
09/02/2023
03/05/2023
06/24/2022
03/13/2022
10/16/2021
FC Cincinnati Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A TQL Stadium Masterclass in Attacking Mayhem
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. An eight-goal thriller showcased Cincinnati's relentless offensive firepower, proving they can overwhelm any defense when their stars align.
The Early Orlando Ambush
TQL Stadium witnessed an absolute shootout right out of the gate. The early minutes suggested a tightly wound contest, with Orlando City SC stunning the home crowd by striking first. When M. Ojeda buried a 16th-minute penalty, the visitors looked capable of pulling off a massive smash-and-grab victory. Instead of panicking, FC Cincinnati kept their composure. They controlled possession at 56 percent, methodically passing the ball and probing for structural weaknesses in the defense. The sheer Intensity of the opening half-hour was palpable, with both sides refusing to back down in midfield. A staggering 36 total shots eventually turned the field into a pure shooting gallery. Orlando looked poised to frustrate the hosts, relying on a compact, defensive shape to protect their narrow lead, but the pressure was visibly mounting with every passing phase of play.
Six Minutes of Chaos
The game completely exploded just before the halftime whistle. The Balance of power shifted violently during a historic, chaotic six-minute window that defined the match. K. Mboma broke through to level the match in the 42nd minute, instantly sparking a frenzy in the stands. Smelling blood, Evander delivered a stunning strike right on the stroke of halftime, pushing the hosts into the lead just as they walked into the tunnel. But Orlando refused to fold quietly. Ojeda grabbed his brace just three minutes after the restart, knotting the score once again. This rapid-fire exchange of heavy blows completely dismantled any tactical structure or defensive discipline. It transformed a competitive league fixture into a pure test of offensive willpower, setting up an unforgettable final act where only the most ruthless attacking side would survive.
Orange and Blue Avalanche
Cincinnati's vastly superior firepower ultimately overwhelmed the exhausted visitors. Mboma quickly secured his brace in the 52nd minute to restore the lead, permanently breaking Orlando's resolve. Before the away side could regroup, Evander tallied his second goal just moments later. Our take? Evander's masterclass—featuring two goals and three glorious assists—was the undeniable catalyst for this historic rout. The home side simply refused to take their foot off the gas. K. Denkey joined the scoring party in the 77th minute with a clinical finish. Finally, substitute T. Barlow capped off the 6-2 demolition deep in stoppage time. An incredible 14 corner kicks and endless waves of pressure ensured Orlando simply could not catch their breath during a second half that thoroughly established Cincinnati's attacking dominance.
Key Questions
What made Evander the Man of the Match?
He posted a perfect rating by scoring two goals and providing three assists, completely orchestrating Cincinnati's dominant offensive performance.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from both sides generated 36 total shots, breaking the game open through rapid-fire goal sequences and defensive breakdowns.
How did FC Cincinnati complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding an early penalty, Cincinnati used overwhelming possession and a lethal six-minute burst before halftime to permanently shift the momentum.
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 Promise Goals in Mid-Table Clash
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Two of the league's most porous backlines collide in a fixture guaranteed to deliver chaotic entertainment.
The Setup
FC Cincinnati welcome Orlando City SC to TQL Stadium on May 23, 2026. Neither side commands a high Stakes rating, sitting ninth and tenth respectively in the standings. Yet, the entertainment value remains high. Cincinnati's recent run of form shows signs of life. Orlando arrives with a highly unpredictable record. What truly stands out is a strong Stars rating masking deep structural flaws. Combined, these teams concede over five goals per game. A modest Form rating tells only half the story. The Balance of power leans toward the hosts, but anything can happen when defenses are this generous.
Key Battle
Evander pulls the strings for the home side. His elite playmaking will test an Orlando midfield that consistently looks stretched. On the flip side, Martín Ojeda provides a direct, lethal threat for the visitors. Whichever attacking star exploits the opposing gaps first will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring home win. Cincinnati 3-2 Orlando. The hosts will leverage their superior firepower to outscore their own defensive mistakes.