Kevin Denkey - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores 16 goals in 2025 Denkey made 30 starts in 33 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Denkey had a stellar first season with Cincinnati, proving to be a solid replacement for Luciano Acosta. He recorded 16 goals and one assist, creating 29 chances in 33 appearances. While successful during the regular season, the forward struggled in the playoffs with only one goal in four appearances. Nevertheless, he will enter his second MLS season in 2026, aiming to remain the team's top goal scorer.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Monday Denkey scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 1-0 win against Columbus Crew.

Impact Denkey scored the match-winning goal Monday with a close-range strike in the 78th minute assisted by Alvas Powell. It marked his 16th goal of the season and his third straight match with a goal. He put two shots on target for the fourth time in his last five matches and also created two chances on the attack. He will look to help end Columbus' season on the road Sunday in Game 2.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kévin Denkey scores in his first MLS playoff game to give Cincinnati a 1-0 win over Crew

Denkey scored in his first MLS playoff game to give Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Monday night to begin a three-game series

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Back for playoffs Denkey has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs Columbus on Monday.

Impact Denkey will return for the start of the playoffs, having served a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He's started all but once in the last seven appearances, totaling three goals on 22 shots (12 on target) in that span.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Kévin Denkey wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati striker Kévin Denkey has earned AT&T Goal of the Matchday honors for Matchdays 38, claiming 63.6% of the fan vote. The club-re...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suspended for finale Denkey scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd...

Impact Denkey will not be eligible to play on decision day after picking up a fifth yellow card in 11 appearances. He ends the regular season on a high with 15 goals and one assist in 29 appearances (26 starts), a brilliant first campaign for the forward. He will likely be a key figure for the team's attack come playoff time.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kevin Denkey again hero as FC Cincinnati edge Red Bulls Deadspin | Kevin Denkey again hero as FC Cincinnati edge Red Bulls

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Kevin Denkey again the hero as FC Cincinnati edge Red Bulls Deadspin | Kevin Denkey again the hero as FC Cincinnati edge Red Bulls

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kévin Denkey scores early, rookie Evan Louro earns 1st clean sheet as Cincinnati tops Red Bulls 1-0

Kévin Denkey scored from long distance early in the first half and Evan Louro made it stand up for his first clean sheet as FC Cincinnati defeated the New York Red Bulls 1-0

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Denkey scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Denkey found the back of the net in the 12th minute to claim all three points for Cincinnati. The forward has two goals to go along with 12 shots and two chances created over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in draw Kevin Denkey scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Denkey gave Cincinnati a second half lead Sunday but they were unable to hold the advantage in a 1-1 draw versus Orlando. The attacker's five shots (four on goal) marked a team high. Across his last six appearances (five starts) Denkey has attempted 21 shots (11 on goal) and scored twice. He has scored 14 goals and supplied one assist across 28 appearances (25 starts) in his first MLS season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner Souza, Evander Da Silva Ferreira guide Cincinnati to 3-2 victory over Galaxy

Brenner Souza scored in each half and Evander Da Silva Ferreira notched three assists to lead FC Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't score in loss vs PHI Denkey registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Denkey was active in the final third, but he couldn't find the back of the net for this one. The striker has failed to find the back of the net in his last two appearances, but he's still racked up one goal, seven shots and three chances created in his last three starts since returning from a leg injury in early August.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati hosts New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

Cincinnati and New York City FC hit the pitch in a conference matchup

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Emphatic finish in win Kevin Denkey scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Portland Timbers.

Impact Kevin Denkey's rocket strike on the half-volley opened the scoring for Cincinnati Saturday as they earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Portland. The goal comes in the forward's second appearance (first start) since a leg injury caused him to miss three successive league fixtures. Overall, Denkey has scored 13 goals this season across 23 appearances (21 starts), including two goals over his last five appearances (four starts).

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati beats Timbers 3-2 to grab lead in Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield races

Kévin Denkey scored early to spark a three-goal first half and FC Cincinnati hung on to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 to take over first place in the Eastern Conference and Support...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers host Cincinnati in non-conference play

The Portland Timbers and Cincinnati take the pitch in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday Denkey (leg) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Denkey should be in contention for minutes following a three-game absence, with his return strengthening Cincinnati's offense. The forward was busy up front over his last few league contests, adding to his season totals of 55 shots (24 on target) and 12 goals in 21 matches. Those numbers make him a solid candidate to replace either Kei Kamara or Gerardo Valenzuela in upcoming weeks.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives questionable tag Denkey (leg) is questionable for Sunday's clash against Charlotte, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Denkey is nearing a return from a leg injury since he could train in the last weeks with the team but remains questionable for Sunday's clash against Charlotte. If Denkey can't be deemed fit enough for the game, Kei Kamara will likely replace him again in the frontline.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top MLS Transfer Fees: Where Son Lands and Why Messi, Beckham Don't Make List

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AUGUST 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Top MLS Transfer Fees: Where Son Lands and Why Messi, Beckham Don't Make List

Leagues Cup Predictions, Teams to Watch As MLS-Liga MX Rivalry Renews

Will Lionel Messi add another trophy? The top teams to watch in Leagues Cup, plus predicting the knockout rounds and the final.

JULY 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Leagues Cup Predictions, Teams to Watch As MLS-Liga MX Rivalry Renews

In training Denkey (leg) was able to return to the training pitch as there still is no timeline of return. According to manager Pat Noonan, "He was out on the field for the first time yesterda...

Impact Denkey has made his return to training, though is not ready to return to action quite yet. He is, however, not too far along as a comeback during the Leagues Cup tournament is still a possibility.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati takes shutout streak into matchup against Inter Miami

Cincinnati comes into a matchup with Inter Miami after notching two straight shutout wins

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake takes shutout streak into matchup with Cincinnati

Real Salt Lake comes into a matchup with Cincinnati after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Messi's multi-goal streak ends in Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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