FC Cincinnati hosts Toronto FC in Matchday 3's edition of Sunday Night Soccer, with the Brazilian playmaker Evander's return to the starting XI a major question. The Orange & Blue suffered a 1-0 loss at Minnesota United FC in their last match, and Evander's absence was deeply felt. FC Cincinnati's attacking centerpiece produced 18 goals and 15 assists last year, claiming Best XI honors and being named a Landon Donovan MLS MVP finalist for the second straight year. The club's veteran Czech midfielder Pavel Bucha is equal parts distributor and defensive presence in the center of the pitch. Kévin Denkey, the club-record signing, has one goal in two league starts this year and is looking to surpass his 15-goal output from the 2025 season. Bryan Ramírez, a winter signing from LDU Quito, has so far looked like a worthy successor to the departed Luca Orellano. Miles Robinson, the veteran center back, is eyeing a spot on the USMNT's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad as the pillar of Cincinnati's highly-touted defense. If healthy, Evander is a guaranteed starter for Cincinnati, and head coach Pat Noonan has replaced him with homegrown Gerardo Valenzuela in his absence. The vibes in Toronto are positive despite the Reds starting the season with two straight losses, and the main reason is the long-rumored Josh Sargent deal, which was completed last week for a reported $22 million transfer fee. Sargent joins fellow Designated Player Djordje Mihailovic and center back Walker Zimmerman as key signings of a club rebuild that began midway through the 2025 season. José Cifuentes, the Ecuador international midfielder, is on loan from Rangers FC through June with a purchase option, and Richie Laryea has emerged as a recent favorite of Canada boss Jesse Marsch ahead of this summer's World Cup. Djordje Mihailovic has 5 goals and 4 assists in 12 starts for the Reds since arriving in August 2025 from the Colorado Rapids. Josh Sargent is set to make his TFC debut on Sunday, and head coach Robin Fraser just has to decide if the No. 9 starts or comes off the bench. Cincinnati has a reputation for earning hard-fought, tightly contested wins decided by one-goal margins, and they will look to break that trend against an opponent that has conceded three goals in each of their first two games of the season. The Orange & Blue will need to be at their best to take down a Toronto FC side that is looking to turn their season around. With the return of Evander and the debut of Josh Sargent, this match is shaping up to be an exciting one. FC Cincinnati's homegrown Gerardo Valenzuela will look to make an impact in the match, and the team's defense will need to be solid to contain the Toronto FC attack. The match is set to kick off on Sunday night, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome.