San Diego FC vs. FC Cincinnati - News - May 16, 2026

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Anisse Saidi - Provides instant assist off bench Saidi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Saidi came on as a substitute in the final minute of normal time to replace Onni Valakari in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Cincinnati and within seconds provided the assist for Marcus Ingvartsen's stoppage-time strike to make it 3-2, laying the ball off perfectly into the Danish striker's path for a thunderous finish that briefly appeared to have won the match before Tom Barlow's equalizer denied his side all three points. Saidi has now recorded one assist across his lone MLS appearance this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Sargeant - First assist of season Sargeant assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sargeant played a direct creative role in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Cincinnati, providing the assist for Marcus Ingvartsen's first-half equalizer before being replaced at halftime as manager Mikey Varas adjusted his side's shape against Cincinnati's increasingly dangerous transitions. The American left-back operates as an overlapping full-back who contributes regularly in the final third while also offering defensive stability on the left side of San Diego's back four. Sargeant has now recorded one assist across seven MLS appearances this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Amahl Pellegrino - Scores one goal Pellegrino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Pellegrino delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Cincinnati, finding himself one-on-one with Roman Celentano in the second half after receiving Pedro Soma's through pass before rifling a right-footed shot past the diving goalkeeper to level the match at 2-2 and ignite San Diego's push for a winner. The 35-year-old Norwegian forward, one of the most experienced attackers in MLS, operates as a technically refined pressing forward who creates space for teammates as effectively as he finishes chances himself, and he has remained a consistent contributor both as a starter and impact substitute in Mikey Varas's rotation. Pellegrino has now scored two goals and added one assist across 10 MLS appearances this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Ingvartsen - Scores Brace in wild draw Ingvartsen scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ingvartsen was the central figure in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Cincinnati, equalizing in the first half with a left-footed strike into the lower-left corner after Kieran Sargeant's assist, then reappearing in the sixth minute of stoppage time to smash home his 11th goal of the season, set up by Anisse Saidi, to pull his side back to 3-2 and spark the frantic finish. The Danish forward operates as the focal point of San Diego's attack, combining physical hold-up play with clinical finishing from both inside and outside the box. Ingvartsen has now scored 11 goals and added two assists across 14 MLS appearances this season, making him a serious contender for the MLS Golden Boot.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

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