FC Cincinnati picked up a 3-2 win at Chicago Fire on May 2, 2026, thanks to a late penalty kick by Evander.

What happened?

FC Cincinnati is now 4-4-3 for 15 points, with their first road win in six tries in Major League Soccer play.

Why it matters for FC Cincinnati

Evander's hat trick and Roman Celentano's eight saves were key to the win, especially after Kyle Smith was shown a red card in the 55th minute.

What comes next?

As of June 23, 2026, FC Cincinnati stands 2nd in Major League Soccer with 65 points from 34 games, having a recent form of WWDWW. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 2nd | | Points | 65 | | Games | 34 | | Record | 20W-5D-9L | | Recent Form | WWDWW | FC Cincinnati's next fixture is against New York City FC at home on August 19, 2026.