\n Standings<\/p>\n
7th in Eastern Conference
\n23 points (6W-6L-5D)<\/p>\n
\n Last game<\/p>\n
FC Cincinnati are coming off a\u00a02-1 defeat<\/a> at Hell is Real<\/a> rivals Columbus Crew<\/a>, who cancelled out\u00a0K\u00e9vin Denkey<\/a>‘s opening goal with strikes from Jamal Thiar\u00e9<\/a> and D\u00e1niel Gazdag<\/a> to take all three points.<\/p>\n The Orange & Blue ended with 10 men at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, after homegrown Gerardo Venezuela<\/a> was red-carded in second-half stoppage time.<\/p>\n \n Players to watch<\/p>\n Evander: The two-time MLS Best XI midfielder just participated in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, scoring the 4-3 game-winner<\/a> over LIGA MX. \n Need to know<\/p>\n Cincinnati have scored 41 goals, second only to Inter Miami CF<\/a>‘s 43. Conversely, they’ve conceded a third-worst 42 goals.<\/p>\n This propensity for goals on both sides of the pitch makes the Orange & Blue must-see for neutrals.<\/p>\n However, Pat Noonan’s squad eyes more defensive solidity as they look to stay in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs hunt.<\/p>\n \n Standings<\/p>\n 3rd in Western Conference \n Last game<\/p>\n San Jose had victory within their grasp in last week’s Cali Cl\u00e1sico, but settled for a 1-1 draw<\/a> with the LA Galaxy<\/a> after JT Marcinkowski<\/a> saved Timo Werner’s late penalty kick.<\/p>\n Joseph Paintsil<\/a>‘s 13th-minute opener at Stanford Stadium was leveled by Reid Roberts<\/a> midway through the second half as both sides split the points.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Players to watch<\/p>\n Timo Werner: Back from injury, the German star hopes to build on the 4g\/6a he’s produced during his debut MLS campaign. \n Need to know<\/p>\n
\nK\u00e9vin Denkey: Cincy’s club-record signing is their top scorer this season with 11g\/4a.
\nMiles Robinson: The two-time MLS Best XI defender represented the United States<\/a>\u00a0at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n
\n33 points (10W-4L-3D)<\/p>\n
\nPreston Judd: San Jose’s breakout star\u00a0has a team- and career-best 11g\/2a this season.
\nDaniel Munie: The center back represented the Earthquakes at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, going 45 minutes in Wednesday’s victory over the LIGA MX All-Stars.<\/p>\n