FC Cincinnati vs New York City: Live Score And Lineups MLS 2025
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC in Major League Soccer, follow live score and live lineups for this match.
FC Cincinnati vs New York City Preview
Four months after their last Major League Soccer meeting, in which New York City prevailed 1-0, Cincinnati and New York City will now square off again, setting the stage for another exciting matchup. FC Cincinnati enters this match with hope after defeating the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer on Sunday. However, they have given up goals in five straight games, demonstrating their defensive weaknesses.
Like their opponents, New York City enters this matchup on a high note after defeating Nashville in their last game. However, their defense has been inconsistent, giving up goals in seven straight away games.
This Major League Soccer match highlights the players that have been instrumental in generating and converting opportunities for New York City and FC Cincinnati this season. Evander, the team’s leading scorer, and Kevin Denkey have both made significant goals and assists to support Cincinnati’s attacking options, which have been molded by Pat Noonan’s vision.
With 16 goals this season, Evander has become Cincinnati’s highest scorer in Major League Soccer. He has also been the team’s top assist giver, with seven crucial passes resulting in goals this season. They are backed up by Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano, and Gerardo Valenzuela, who have contributed significant goals and assists to give Cincinnati’s offense more depth.
Hannes Wolf and Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista, the team’s leading scorer, have both made significant goals and assists to support New York City’s attacking options, which Pascal Jansen has skillfully planned.
With thirteen goals this season, Batista tops New York City’s Major League Soccer scoring lists, while Moralez leads the team in assists with six. Julian Fernandez, Mitja Ilenic, and Andres Perea are providing further assistance; together, they have helped the club score important goals and provide assists.
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Recent Lineups By the Teams
FC Cincinnati – 4-3-3
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Goalkeeper: Roman Celentano
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Defense (4): DeAndre Yedlin (RB), Nick Hagglund (CB), Miles Robinson (CB), Lukas Engel (LB)
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Midfield (3): Stiven Jimenez (CDM), Pavel Bucha (CM), Evander (CAM)
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Attack (3): Ender Echenique (RW), Kevin Denkey (ST), Matt Miazga* (Note: usually CB, but may have been rotated in this lineup)
(Matt Miazga is naturally a center-back; if he started, Cincinnati may have played a 3-5-2 instead.)
New York City FC – 4-2-3-1
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Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
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Defense (4): Tayvon Gray (RB), Strahinja Tanasijevic (CB), Justin Haak (CB), Kevin O’Toole (LB)
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Midfield (2): Aiden O’Neill, Andres Perea
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Attacking Midfield (3): Hannes Wolf (RW), Maxi Moralez (CAM), Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau (LW)
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Forward (1): Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista
