FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC Highlights - August 19, 2026

FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 in Major League Soccer on August 19, 2026. The match was played at TQL Stadium.

Kenji Mboma Dem (11'), Evander (90'+1') scored for FC Cincinnati. Luighi Hanri (21') scored for New York City FC.

FC Cincinnati went into the game in position 6, on 27 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

FC Cincinnati arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off New York City FC stood in position 7 with 26 points.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. That run had left New York City FC 2 games without defeat.

Evander sent an effort off target for FC Cincinnati (6'). Moments later, Kyle Smith tested the goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati (7').

Kenji Mboma Dem forced a save for FC Cincinnati on 11 minutes. Soon after, Kenji Mboma Dem scored for FC Cincinnati on 11 minutes.

Agustin Ojeda picked out Luighi Hanri, who scored for New York City FC (21'). James Sands shot wide for New York City FC on 27 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Keaton Parks could not find the target for New York City FC (28').

Matt Miazga was booked for FC Cincinnati (33'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Keaton Parks of New York City FC on 36 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Evander’s effort (37'). Bénie Traoré tested the goalkeeper for New York City FC (44').

After the break, Nicolás Fernández forced a save for New York City FC on 46 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Luighi Hanri’s effort (46').

Soon after, Luighi Hanri tested the goalkeeper for New York City FC (50'). Obinna Nwobodo was booked for FC Cincinnati (50').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Luighi Hanri of New York City FC on 55 minutes.

Ender Echenique forced a save for FC Cincinnati on 57 minutes. Moments later, Evander sent an effort off target for FC Cincinnati (60').

Agustin Ojeda saw a shot blocked (65'). Soon after, a block denied Nicolás Fernández on 67 minutes.

Gerardo Valenzuela picked out Evander, who scored for FC Cincinnati (90'+1'). Substitutions: FC Cincinnati 5, New York City FC 5.

FC Cincinnati controlled 55.8% of possession. FC Cincinnati had 14 shots with 6 on target, while New York City FC had 16 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: FC Cincinnati 7, New York City FC 4. Corners: FC Cincinnati 2, New York City FC 5.

FC Cincinnati completed the most passes, 550 in total at 88% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.