Major League Soccer Gameweek 19
Orlando City SC 1 - 1 FT FC Cincinnati
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Bucha 23'
29' R. Jansson
39' ↓ B. Rhein ↑A. Gomez
HT
↓ O. Nwobodo ↑T. Anunga 46'
46' ↓ J. Gerbet ↑M. Pasalic
48' T. Spicer (J. Ellis)
Evander 55'
61' ↓ J. Ellis ↑W. Cartagena
↓ S. Gidi ↑K. Smith 66'
↓ T. Barlow ↑A. Jabbari 80'
↓ B. J. Ramirez Leon ↑K. Mboma 80'
82' ↓ T. Spicer ↑D. Dike
M. Miazga 85'
↓ M. Miazga ↑T. Hadebe 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
David Brekalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
Midfielders
Joran Gerbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luis Otávio 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Iván Angulo
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Antoine Griezmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Justin Ellis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Haruna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daryl Dike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Miles Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Miazga 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Samuel Gidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Ender Echenique
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Pavel Bucha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Obinna Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Bryan Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Tom Barlow
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Kévin Denkey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Evan Louro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvas Powell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyle Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Mboma Dem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | FC Cincinnati | 6 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 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 |
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02/11/2026
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06/28/2025
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05/04/2024
09/02/2023
03/05/2023
06/24/2022
03/13/2022
Orlando City SC Win
FC Cincinnati Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -14
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Orlando City SC
FC Cincinnati
Orlando City SC
FC Cincinnati
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Spoils Shared in Tight Eastern Conference Battle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A gritty 1-1 deadlock keeps both sides searching for mid-season momentum as points are shared at Exploria Stadium.
Early Breakthrough
Exploria Stadium hosted a fiercely contested fixture as Orlando City SC and FC Cincinnati fought bitterly to climb the Eastern Conference standings. With both clubs hovering dangerously close to the playoff line and enduring patchy recent form, the Stakes were palpable from the opening whistle. The visitors dictated the early tactical tempo, finding their crucial breakthrough in the 23rd minute. P. Bucha pierced the home defense with a precise finish to open the scoring, silencing the passionate Florida crowd. Cincinnati looked entirely comfortable absorbing the ensuing pressure, effectively neutralizing Orlando's attacking threats and relying on a rigid defensive shape to protect their slim advantage heading into the halftime interval.
The Immediate Response
The Balance of power on the pitch shifted violently just moments after the restart. Orlando came out of the locker room with renewed attacking purpose, instantly testing the Cincinnati backline with quick passing combinations. In the 48th minute, J. Ellis orchestrated a brilliant offensive move, perfectly setting up T. Spicer to smash home the vital equalizer. This rapid-fire response completely rewrote the tactical narrative, immediately erasing the visitors' hard-earned lead and throwing the entire contest wide open. The home side's possession grew increasingly purposeful, utilizing their wide players to stretch the field and turning the match into a genuine battle of wills as they hunted for a second goal.
Set-Piece Scramble
As the clock steadily ticked down, the physical Intensity skyrocketed across the pitch. The match quickly evolved into a gritty grind defined by relentless set-piece pressure from the hosts. A staggering combined 15 corners created a chaotic atmosphere inside both penalty areas, with Orlando generating an impressive 1.96 expected goals but ultimately failing to find a definitive winner. Cincinnati stubbornly withstood the late aerial barrage, leaning heavily on crucial defensive clearances and huge saves to survive the mounting onslaught. The final whistle eventually confirmed a hard-fought 1-1 draw, leaving both sides locked on identical recent form as they continue their desperate hunt for consistency.
Key Questions
Who scored for Orlando City?
T. Spicer netted the equalizer for Orlando City in the 48th minute, finishing off an assist from J. Ellis.
Who gave FC Cincinnati the lead?
P. Bucha opened the scoring for the visitors with a well-taken goal in the 23rd minute.
Which team controlled the ball?
Possession was perfectly split down the middle, with both clubs holding exactly 50 percent of the ball throughout the match.
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 Exploria Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. With both sides leaking goals at an alarming rate, this clash guarantees high-scoring entertainment despite a lack of significant league pressure.
The Setup
This August 15 fixture presents a fascinating dynamic. Orlando City SC sit 10th in the standings, struggling to patch up a backline that has contributed to a -17 goal difference. Visitors FC Cincinnati arrive in 6th place, boasting plenty of attacking threat but conceding nearly as often as they score. The Stakes rating is remarkably low for this stage of the regular season, removing the pressure and setting the stage for an open, chaotic match. A strong Form rating points directly to the attacking metrics—these two teams combine for over four goals per game, but also concede nearly five on average. The Balance tilts slightly toward the home side, though the high Stars rating confirms world-class talent will dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
Antoine Griezmann takes on Evander in a clash of elite playmakers. Griezmann has quietly found his rhythm for Orlando, registering a goal and an assist in his last two outings. However, he faces an opposing midfielder operating on another planet. Evander is pulling all the strings for Cincinnati's attack, turning every possession into a genuine scoring threat. If Orlando's holding midfielders cannot disrupt Evander's vision, the visitors will carve open the home defense at will.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Neither defense has shown the discipline required to secure a clean sheet. Attackers will find acres of space, resulting in a back-and-forth shootout where the forwards bail out their respective backlines.