Match Summary
FC Cincinnati defeated New York City FC 3:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by L. Acosta 38′, Á. Barreal 59′, B. Cufré 64′, B. Vazquez 70′ (pen.). 11 yellow cards were shown. New York City FC had 60% possession while FC Cincinnati held 40%. New York City FC had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for FC Cincinnati. Expected goals: New York City FC 0.90 — FC Cincinnati 1.24. New York City FC made 3 substitutions, FC Cincinnati made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Yerson Mosquera 69′).
Match Events
Key match events between New York City FC and FC Cincinnati — 4 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Badji
assist: A. Morales
Penalty
Match Statistics
New York City FC had 60% possession against FC Cincinnati's 40%. New York City FC registered 12 shots (6 on target) while FC Cincinnati managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–0. Fouls committed: 12–17.
Lineups
New York City FC lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under N. Cushing, while FC Cincinnati deployed a 3-4-1-2 under P. Noonan.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for New York City FC is 6.97, compared to — for FC Cincinnati. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. New York City FC's highest-rated starter is M. Freese (7.04), while FC Cincinnati's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
New York City FC deploy 3 defenders rated 6.91 on average, against FC Cincinnati's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
New York City FC field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Cincinnati's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
New York City FC start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for FC Cincinnati averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Discipline
New York City FC's starters have collected 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for FC Cincinnati. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of New York City FC's starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: T. Gray (23), oldest: M. Freese (27)), while FC Cincinnati average 25.0 (youngest: I. Murphy (25), oldest: I. Murphy (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
New York City FC's starters average 32 league appearances each, versus 0 for FC Cincinnati. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, New York City FC have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. FC Cincinnati show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
New York City FC and FC Cincinnati have met 2 times — New York City FC won 2, FC Cincinnati won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. New York City FC leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026