FC Cincinnati starts 2026 tonight in the Dominican Republic against O&M FC.

What to Expect?

The team enjoyed a drama- and distraction-free preseason. No daily Lucho Acosta spectacle. No constant refreshing of soccer insider Tom Bogert’s X feed for confirmation of Evander’s transfer from Portland.

New Faces

Bryan Ramirez and Ender Echenique are the clear-cut starters at left and right wingback. They are tasked with finding Evander in advantageous attacking positions and feeding Denkey near the goalmouth.

Key Players

Evander and Denkey were brilliant in 2025, but rarely uplifted each other. Just four of Evander’s helpers led to a Denkey goal. General Manager Chris Albright said, “These guys like each other... we think if their production and relationship can grow, their production can compound.”

Current Standing

StatValue
League standing2nd in Major League Soccer, 65 pts, 20W-5D-9L from 34 games
Goals this season52 scored, 40 conceded (+12 goal difference)
Next fixturevs New York City FC (at home, 2026-08-19)