Match Summary
FC Cincinnati defeated Toronto FC 3:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by S. Arias 35′, L. Acosta 54′, D. Badji 63′. 5 yellow cards were shown. FC Cincinnati had 36% possession while Toronto FC held 64%. FC Cincinnati had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Toronto FC. Expected goals: FC Cincinnati 2.31 — Toronto FC 0.68. FC Cincinnati made 5 substitutions, Toronto FC made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Angulo
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Match Statistics
FC Cincinnati had 36% possession against Toronto FC's 64%. FC Cincinnati registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Toronto FC managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–1. Fouls committed: 21–11.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under P. Noonan, while Toronto FC deployed a 4-3-3 under B. Bradley.
Defensive Solidity
FC Cincinnati deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Toronto FC's 4-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
FC Cincinnati field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Toronto FC's 3 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
FC Cincinnati start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Toronto FC 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of FC Cincinnati's starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: I. Murphy (25), oldest: I. Murphy (25)), while Toronto FC average 28.3 (youngest: B. Servania (26), oldest: G. Ranjitsingh (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Cincinnati have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Toronto FC show 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC have met 2 times — FC Cincinnati won 2, Toronto FC won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. FC Cincinnati leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (3 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 2–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026