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MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF II Visits FC Cincinnati 2 | Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF II (0W-9L-4D, 5 points) continues its 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular season campaign this Sunday, June 28, when it visits FC Cinci...

JUNE 26 • INTERMIAMICF.COM

Miles Robinson - Game high 10 clearances in loss Robinson made a game-high 10 clearances in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye. He also took one shot, created one chance, and committed two fouls.

Impact Robinson made a solid but not flawless World Cup debut in the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkiye. Thrust into a heavily rotated back line that had little experience playing together, Robinson was arguably the steadiest of the American center backs, though he could not prevent the defensive breakdowns that ultimately cost the U.S. the match. He will likely return to a backup role for Wednesday's Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Plays 45 minutes in victory Robinson (undisclosed) played 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Senegal, confirming his recovery from the knock that forced him off at halftime of FC Cincinnati's draw aga...

Impact Robinson had been withdrawn as a precaution in that MLS fixture, but his extended run-out against Senegal is a clean bill of health heading into the World Cup. The center-back is expected to be an important defensive figure for the USMNT on home soil, and coach Mauricio Pochettino will be relieved to have him fit and building match sharpness ahead of what promises to be a highly competitive tournament for the hosts.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Evander named Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander rode historic performances to earn MLS Player of the Month honors for May 2026.

MAY 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati: Evander named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com After making history in a 6-2 rout of Orlando City, FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by...

MAY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kevin Denkey - Scores goal in big win Denkey scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-2 win against Orlando City.

Impact Denkey was a constant threat in this match as he paced his squad with six shots, the most he has recorded in an MLS game this season. One of those efforts was a 77th-minute left-footed finish between two defenders to increase Cincinnati's lead. With nine goals in 14 league appearances, he remains level with Evander atop the scoring chart of a team that is averaging 2.4 goals per game. Additionally, Denkey's high playing time makes him a reliable attacking option in most fixtures.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Barlow - Scores as substitute in win Barlow scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Barlow came off the bench and capped the home side's scoring with a one-touch finish in stoppage time Saturday. The striker now has three goals across his last 52 minutes of league action and is averaging a goal every 115 minutes this season. Those numbers have strengthened his case as a valuable depth option capable of complementing or replacing starter Kevin Denkey when needed.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kenji Mboma Dem - Scores twice versus Orlando Mboma Dem scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 6-2 victory against Orlando City.

Impact Mboma Dem found the back of the net off an Evander corner kick in the 42nd minute before doubling his count through a clinical finish from inside the penalty area in the 52nd of the win. Operating as one of Cincinnati's two attacking midfielders, he also struck the post and won eight duels in a solid overall display. The 24-year-old has now scored three goals over his last two appearances, and that production should keep him entrenched among the team's leading offensive threats for the next stretch of the season following the World Cup break.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Involved in five goals Saturday Evander scored two goals and assisted thrice from four shots and nine chances created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Evander delivered one of the league's most dominant individual performances of the year, scoring twice on counterattacks, with one left-footed finish from inside the box and another strike from distance with his right foot, while his three assists came from a corner kick and two short passes. He also set new season highs with nine chances created, six accurate crosses and five fouls drawn. His brilliant momentum has lifted him to 15 combined goals and assists on the 2026 campaign, which represents the second-highest mark in MLS behind Lionel Messi's 17.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ender Echenique - Assists off bench in win Echenique assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Echenique made an immediate impact after entering in the 83rd minute for Gerardo Valenzuela, setting up Tom Barlow's stoppage-time goal with a cutback pass from the end line. The assist increased the Venezuelan's season count to four in MLS play and five across all competitions. Despite the contribution, his path to a larger role remains unclear after spending the entire month of May as a substitute while Pavel Bucha continues to excel at right wing-back.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha - Provides assist in goal fest Bucha assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Bucha intercepted a ball in midfield and pushed forward to find Evander in a great spot to score in first-half stoppage time during the victory. Other than the assist, Bucha completed 96 percent of his passes and stood out in defensive tasks with five interceptions and three tackles won throughout the match. He was deployed as a right wing-back, away from his more familiar holding midfield spot, for the sixth consecutive league game. Such move has led to an increased production of crosses and an impact on his team's goals, as he scored once and assisted three times over those six appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Delivers assist in victory Miazga assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 victory versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47...

Impact Miazga picked up his first direct contribution of the 2026 season, completing the final pass before Evander's dribbling run from midfield that resulted in the hosts' fourth goal against Orlando. The center-back also tied for the team lead with six clearances, continuing a string of solid defensive performances. The attacking involvement was a rare occurrence for him, as his value typically comes from his work at the back. Since returning from a leg injury in early May, he has regained consistency in both playing time and defensive output.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Makes seven saves against Orlando Celentano recorded seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Orlando City.

Impact Celentano failed to stop a couple of set-piece shots, but he was very active between the posts Saturday, registering his second-most saves in a single game over 13 matches played this campaign. The keeper has had a tough initial stretch of the season, playing behind a vulnerable back line that has allowed at least four shots on target in each game while ranking 29th in the league with 37 goals against. Up next is a difficult test against Vancouver in the first game week after the World Cup break.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Evander's historic display powers FC Cincinnati's latest goal-fest | MLSSoccer.com Evander is on a record-breaking run of form with FC Cincinnati.

MAY 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City | Full Match Highlights | ELECTRIFYING EIGHT-GOAL ENCOUNTER!

MAY 24 • YOUTUBE

Evander has 2 goals, 3 assists, Mboma Dem adds 2 goals as Cincinnati beats Orlando 6-2

Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — had two goals and three assists, Kenji Mboma Dem scored two goals, his first multi-goal game in MLS, and FC Cincinnati beat...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Andrei Chirila - On bench to face Orlando Chirila (concussion) is among the substitutes for Saturday's clash with Orlando City.

Impact Chirila has cleared the concussion protocol but may see few minutes in his return while all of Samuel Gidi, Kyle Smith and Matt Miazga start in the back line. The youngster's return gives Cincinnati some depth at center-back, adding an option that generated more than three clearances each of the last four times he logged at least 45 minutes on the pitch.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Teenage Hadebe - Not available Saturday Hadebe (leg) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Orlando City SC, according to Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press.

Impact Hadebe is back in training, but head coach Pat Noonan revealed the defender won't be fit enough to feature in the team's final game before the World Cup break. That means Hadebe will have almost two months to recover from the injury that has sidelined him since April, as Cincy's next game will be July 22 against the Whitecaps. Gilberto Flores, Andrei Chirila and Kyle Smith are all options to take his place at center-back.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Barlow and Cincinnati host Orlando City

Tom Barlow leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against San Diego FC

MAY 22 • Associated Press

FC Dallas' new hero, FC Cincinnati's late exploits & more from Matchday 14 | MLSSoccer.com Sometimes geography isn't fair.

MAY 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ayoub Jabbari - Stoppage time assist Jabbari assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus San Diego FC.

Impact Jabbari came on as a substitute for Kevin Denkey in stoppage time in Saturday's 3-3 draw against San Diego and made an immediate and decisive impact, providing the precise pass that Tom Barlow converted just seconds later at 3-3 to deny San Diego all three points and complete a dramatic Cincinnati comeback from 3-2 down in the final moments. The Moroccan midfielder, who operates as a box-to-box presence capable of arriving late in dangerous areas, made his presence felt despite only touching the ball a handful of times before delivering the match-saving contribution. Jabbari has now contributed two assists across 12 MLS appearances this season, with his cameo against San Diego his most impactful intervention in a Cincinnati shirt since arriving last summer.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Evander - Two Assists in draw Evander assisted twice to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus San Diego FC.

Impact Evander was the standout creative performer in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Snapdragon Stadium, first threading a precise through ball in the first half that carved open San Diego's backline for Kenji Mboma Dem to finish, then delivering the corner in the second half that Tom Barlow converted in traffic to give his side a 2-1 lead. The Brazilian playmaker operates as the creative hub behind Cincinnati's strikers, and his influence on both goals illustrated why he is the most important figure in his side's attacking structure. Evander has now recorded seven goals and three assists across 13 MLS appearances this season, establishing himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in MLS this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kenji Mboma Dem - Scores opener Mboma Dem scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus San Diego FC.

Impact Mboma Dem gave his side the lead in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Snapdragon Stadium, converting Evander's precise through ball that split San Diego's entire defensive line in the first half with a composed left-footed finish from the center of the box for his second goal of the season. The French forward plays a major role in his side's attacking system, combining intelligent movement with sharp finishing instincts. Mboma Dem has now scored two goals and added one assist across 11 MLS appearances this season, making him one of the most exciting young attackers in the league.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Barlow - Scores brace Barlow scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Barlow came on at halftime in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Snapdragon Stadium and delivered the most impactful individual performance of the match, first converting Evander's precise corner in the second half to give his side a 2-1 lead, before equalizing in stoppage time at 3-3 after latching onto Ayoub Jabbari's pass and rifling a finish into the net to deny San Diego a win. The American forward operates as an aggressive, physical target striker off the bench who thrives on service into the box and has built a reputation for decisive late contributions in manager Pat Noonan's system. Barlow has now scored four goals across 14 MLS appearances this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Two saves against San Diego Celentano registered two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus San Diego FC.

Impact Celentano made two saves in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Snapdragon Stadium, conceding three times despite getting a strong hand to Amahl Pellegrino's one-on-one right-footed strike in the second half. Celentano has now conceded 28 goals, made 44 saves and kept two clean sheets across 12 MLS appearances this season, and he will look to bounce back in the next match against Orlando.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Evander has 2 goals, 3 assists, Mboma Dem adds 2 goals as Cincinnati beats Orlando 6-2

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