D.C. United (7-12-12 33 pts.) 0 v. 2 FC Cincinnati (11-11-9 42 pts.)
2026 MLS Regular Season
October 24, 2026 - Audi Field - Washington, D.C.
Match Recap
D.C. United lost to FC Cincinnati 0-2 on Saturday night in the final meeting of the season between the two sides at Audi Field. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson returned to the starting lineup after being sidelined for the previous match against FC Cincinnati due to injury. FC Cincinnati opened scocring in the 35th minute through midfielder Evander Ferreira with a long shot from outside the box assisted by midfielder Pavel Bucha. The Black-and-Red fought to level the score before halftime but were unable to find the equalizer. FC Cincinnati forward Tom Barlow played a ball from Ferreira on the fast break to extend FC Cincinnati's edge to 0-2 in the 52nd minute. D.C. United pushed in the second half but were unable to breakthrough. With the match result, D.C. United sit 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-12-12 record and 33 points. The Black-and-Red will shift their focus to Wednesday's match against Toronto FC at BMO Field.
Player Notes
- Captain Lucas Bartlett made a team-high 12 defensive contributions through 90 minutes for the Black-and-Red.
- Midfielder João Peglow recorded eight recoveries and made two tackles for D.C. United.Â
- Defender Keisuke Kurokawa logged a game high 87 touches and created two chances through 90 minutes.
- Midfielder Andre Dozzell made three defensive contributions in 90 minutes for the Black-and-Red.
#DCvCIN
- The Black-and-Red is 6-4-6 against FC Cincinnati all-time in regular season matchups.
- D.C. United is 2-4-1 against FC Cincinnati at home in regular season matchups.
Match Notes
- D.C. United is 5-6-5 at home in the 2026 MLS season.
Team |
1st Half |
2nd Half |
Final |
D.C. United |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FC Cincinnati |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Minute |
Team |
Goalscorer |
Assisted By |
35' |
FC Cincinnati |
Evander Da Silva Ferreira |
Pavel Bucha |
52' |
FC Cincinnati |
Tom Barlow |
Evander Da Silva Ferreira |
Minute |
Team |
Offender |
Reason |
24' |
FC Cincinnati |
Obinna Nwobodo |
Foul |
34' |
D.C. United |
Tai Baribo |
Foul |
38' |
FC Cincinnati |
Tom Barlow |
Foul |
Team |
Shots |
SOG |
Corners |
Offsides |
Possession |
Saves |
D.C. United |
13 |
2 |
8 |
2 |
49.8% |
1 |
FC Cincinnati |
9 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
50.2% |
2 |
D.C. United Lineup: Sean Johnson, Kimito Nono, Lucas Bartlett, Silvan Hefti (Oscar Avilez 65'), Keisuke Kurokawa, Joao Peglow, Tai Baribo, Kye Rowles, Andre Dozzell, Brandon Servania (Jared Stroud 65'), Jackson Hopkins (Nikola Markovic 34')
Unused Substitutes: Alex Bono, Matti Peltola, Conner Antley, Sean Nealis, Nathan Ordaz, Kamil Castillo
Head Coach: René Weiler
FC Cincinnati Lineup: Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, Kyle Smith (Samuel Gidi 58'), Obinna Nwobodo (Brian Anunga 59'), Evander Da Silva Ferreira, Pavel Bucha (Gerardo Valenzuela 85'), David Doudera (Alvas Powell 75'), Bryan Ramirez, Kevin Denkey, Tom Barlow (Kenji Mboma Dem 59')
Unused Substitutes: Evan Louro, Andrei Chirila, Jose Martinez, Ayoub Jabbari
Head Coach: Pat Noonan
