FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC

Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 02:30TQL Stadium, CincinnatiRubiel Vazquez, USA

Summary

Match report

FC Cincinnati won 6-2 against Orlando City SC in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 15). FC Cincinnati led 2-1 at half-time. FC Cincinnati came from a goal down to win.

FC Cincinnati’s goals came from K. Mboma in the 42nd and 52nd minutes, Evander in the 45th and 58th minutes, K. Denkey in the 77th minute and T. Barlow in the 90th minute. M. Ojeda scored both of Orlando City SC’s goals, in the 16th and 48th minutes (one a penalty). Evander was the highest-rated player on the pitch (10.0).

Player of the match

Evander(Captain)

FC Cincinnati90'23Rating 10.0

Key stats

All stats

55%Possession45%

3.23Expected goals (xG)2.29
22Total shots19
11Shots on target9
6Corners9
2Yellow cards3

Live commentary

Full-time: FC Cincinnati beat Orlando City SC 6-2. In numbers: possession FC Cincinnati 55%, Orlando City SC 45%; shots 22 (11 on target) to 19 (9 on target)
90+5'
Substitution, FC Cincinnati: K. Denkey replaces A. Jabbari
90+2'
Substitution, FC Cincinnati: S. Gidi comes on for N. Hagglund
90'
Goal! T. Barlow adds another for FC Cincinnati (6-2) after a pass from E. Echenique
85'
Substitution, Orlando City SC: B. Ojeda comes on for Luis Otavio
83'
Double substitution, FC Cincinnati: E. Echenique makes way for G. Valenzuela, K. Mboma on for T. Barlow
77'
Goal! K. Denkey extends FC Cincinnati's lead (5-2) after a pass from Evander
74'
Substitution, FC Cincinnati: O. Nwobodo comes on for T. Anunga
72'
Double substitution, Orlando City SC: G. Dorsey replaces W. Cartagena, A. Gomez on for D. McGuire
70'
Yellow card: David Brekalo (Orlando City SC) for a foul
58'
Goal! Evander extends FC Cincinnati's lead (4-2) after a pass from M. Miazga, his second of the game
57'
Substitution, Orlando City SC: J. Ellis replaces M. Pasalic
52'
Goal! K. Mboma puts FC Cincinnati back in front (3-2), set up by Evander, his second of the game
48'
Goal! M. Ojeda pulls Orlando City SC level (2-2) – his second of the match
47'
Yellow card: Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) for a foul
46'
Substitution, Orlando City SC: T. Spicer makes way for Tiago
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: FC Cincinnati lead 2-1
45'
Goal! Evander completes the turnaround for FC Cincinnati (2-1) after a pass from P. Bucha
42'
Goal! K. Mboma pulls FC Cincinnati level (1-1), assisted by Evander
40'
Booking: Tiago Souza (Orlando City SC) for a foul
32'
Booking: Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) for a foul
16'
Penalty goal! M. Ojeda scores from the spot and opens the scoring for Orlando City SC (1-0)
10'
Booking: Adrián Marín (Orlando City SC) for a foul
Kick-off! FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC is under way. FC Cincinnati line up in a 3-4-2-1, Orlando City SC in a 3-4-2-1

Lineups

FC CincinnatiCoach: Pat NoonanAverage rating 7.43-4-2-1

FC Cincinnati – Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

18R. CelentanoGoalkeeper – Rating 6.9
11S. GidiDefender – Rating 6.7, On 90+2'
21M. MiazgaDefender – Rating 7.5, Assist, Yellow card 47'
24K. SmithDefender – Rating 5.7
20P. BuchaMidfielder – Rating 7.0, Assist
22G. ValenzuelaMidfielder – Rating 6.6, Yellow card 32', On 83'
5O. NwobodoMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 74'
29B. J. Ramirez LeonMidfielder – Rating 7.7
17K. MbomaForward – Rating 9.2, Goal 42' 52', On 83'
10EvanderForward – Captain, Player of the match, Rating 10.0, Goal 45' 58', Assist ×3
9K. DenkeyForward – Rating 8.5, Goal 77', On 90+5'