Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
FC Cincinnati 4 - 3 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Blackmon 2'
9' P. Bucha (S. Gidi)
J. Badwal (B. Caicedo) 12'
M. Laborda 17'
R. Gauld (O. Larraz) 25'
28' K. Denkey (E. Echenique)
36' Evander (G. Valenzuela)
41' P. Bucha
↓ B. Caicedo ↑C. Sabaly 44'
HT
E. Ocampo 48'
56' P. Bucha (Evander)
R. Gauld (J. Badwal) 58'
A. Cubas 59'
↓ J. Badwal ↑J. Ngando 62'
↓ R. Gauld ↑N. Djordjevic 63'
64' ↓ E. Echenique ↑B. J. Ramirez Leon
64' ↓ K. Mboma ↑T. Barlow
64' ↓ M. Robinson ↑K. Smith
B. White 78'
↓ E. Ocampo ↑R. Veselinovic 84'
↓ A. Cubas ↑R. Elloumi 84'
89' ↓ K. Denkey ↑A. Jabbari
89' ↓ S. Gidi ↑T. Hadebe
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Miles Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Matt Miazga 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Samuel Gidi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Pavel Bucha 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Gerardo Valenzuela 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Obinna Nwobodo 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
10
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Ender Echenique
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Kenji Mboma Dem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Kévin Denkey 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Evander
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Evan Louro 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyle Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvas Powell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Hagglund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teenage Hadebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Ramirez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Tah Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Barlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Édier Ocampo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Tristan Blackmon 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
93
Passes
3
Duels
Mathías Laborda 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tate Johnson 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Oliver Larraz
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Andrés Cubas
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
73
Passes
15
Duels
Jeevan Badwal
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryan Gauld
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.9
Rating
Bruno Quiñonez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Brian White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Adekugbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ranko Veselinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Claude Ngando
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Thomas Müller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/14/2022 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 08/04/2019 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Nippert Stadium |
06/11/2023
07/14/2022
08/04/2019
FC Cincinnati Win
Vancouver Whitecaps 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
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Seven-Goal Masterpiece Sees Cincinnati Stun League Leaders
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An off-the-charts shootout at TQL Stadium saw the underdog hosts orchestrate a sensational seven-goal upset to derail the league leaders.
Opening Fireworks
The Intensity at TQL Stadium was palpable the second the game kicked off, setting the stage for a classic encounter. FC Cincinnati wasted no time asserting themselves against the top-seeded visitors. In the ninth minute, Pavel Bucha found the back of the net to give the home side a dream start. However, the Vancouver Whitecaps responded almost instantly, showcasing why they sit at the summit. Just three minutes later, J. Badwal equalized, turning the field into a high-stakes battleground. Vancouver dominated possession, holding the ball for long stretches, but the home defense remained resolute enough to spark lethal counter-attacks. The sheer pace of the opening exchanges left fans breathless and hinted at the historic offensive showcase that was about to unfold.
A Frenzied Flip
If the early game was fast, the middle of the first half descended into beautiful chaos. The Balance of power shifted dramatically when Ryan Gauld struck in the 25th minute, putting Vancouver ahead. Yet, instead of folding, Cincinnati mounted an incredible response that would define the contest. Only three minutes later, Kévin Denkey leveled the scoreline with a ruthless finish. The momentum swing was violent, and the home side capitalized brilliantly. In the 36th minute, Evander stepped up to deliver a moment of sheer magic, putting Cincinnati back in front 3-2. This rapid-fire sequence of three goals in just eleven minutes completely dismantled Vancouver's game plan. The visitors suddenly found themselves chasing a game they thought they had under control, entirely changing the psychological landscape before the halftime whistle blew.
Surviving the Storm
Coming out of the locker room, Cincinnati looked to put the nail in the coffin. A monumental Upset Factor was confirmed when Bucha struck again in the 56th minute, finishing off a brilliant assist from Evander to establish a two-goal cushion. But Vancouver refused to go quietly. Gauld answered with his own second goal barely two minutes later, slashing the deficit back to a single strike. From there, the Stakes reached a boiling point. The Whitecaps launched a barrage of attacks, ending the night with 19 total shots as they desperately searched for an equalizer. Despite having only 38 percent of the possession, Cincinnati’s gritty defensive stand in the final half-hour proved just enough. This monumental 4-3 victory sends shockwaves through the league standings, proving that no top-ranked team is safe when traveling to Ohio.
Key Questions
What made Evander the Man of the Match?
He scored the crucial go-ahead goal in the 36th minute and expertly assisted Pavel Bucha's second-half strike, anchoring Cincinnati's dynamic offense.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
Both teams traded blows with clinical finishing, combining for 12 shots on target amidst rapid lead changes and aggressive attacking strategies.
How did FC Cincinnati complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind 2-1, quick-fire goals from Kévin Denkey and Evander flipped the script completely before the halftime break.
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.
Vancouver's Title Ambitions Face Fierce Test at TQL Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. The Whitecaps need a statement victory to maintain their summit position, but they face an unpredictable Cincinnati side armed with the league's hottest player.
The Setup
This July 22 clash sees league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps traveling to face a dangerous FC Cincinnati outfit. The Stakes are substantial for the visitors, who sit pretty at the top of the table with 32 points and harbor genuine title aspirations. Cincinnati sits seventh, desperate to climb the standings. A high Form rating points to an offensive spectacle; Cincinnati matches average nearly three goals, while Vancouver has proven deadly on the road. The competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the Canadian side, but a strong Stars metric ensures this won't be a walkover for the favorites.
Key Battle
The midfield collision between Evander and Sebastian Berhalter will dictate the tempo. Evander is a creative phenomenon right now, pulling the strings and dominating the final third. Berhalter must disrupt the Brazilian's rhythm and shield the Whitecaps' backline. If Berhalter gives him an inch of space, Evander will punish the visitors.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic, high-scoring affair. Cincinnati's leaky defense (37 goals conceded) will struggle against the leaders, but their potent attack will keep them in the contest. We expect Vancouver to flex their muscles and edge a thrilling 3-2 victory.