Welcome to Cincinnati.com’s reside protection of top-seeded FC Cincinnati versus No. 4 Philadelphia Union at TQL Stadium in an MLS Cup Japanese Convention playoff semifinal. Refresh this web page all through the lineup for updates and evaluation. Observe Enquirer FC Cincinnati beat reporter Pat Brennan on X, previously Twitter, for extra updates (@PBrennanENQ).
It is crunch time (65′)
We’re at a stage within the match the place the following objective could possibly be the decisive one. It is scoreless in the interim. Neither aspect has had nice probabilities to date this half.
Halftime
It has been tense. It has been just a little tough across the edges. And it is scoreless. Reminder.
Cincy largely controlling the primary half (40′)
With time winding down within the opening 45 minutes, FC Cincinnati’s had a statistical benefit – about 60% of the possession, 4 photographs to the Union’s one and 5 nook’s to the Union’s one. However no objectives to point out for it. Andre Blake, a Goalkeeper of the Yr award winner from previous years, is sharp tonight.
Checking in on the 15-minute mark
FC Cincy’s sticking their heads in uncomfortable locations to win 50/50 balls. Loads of power early. The sport is being performed on their phrases for essentially the most half, though Philadelphia is defending its field effectively.
We’re underway (1′)
Rose Lavelle unsheathed the membership sword as a part of the pre-match, on-field ceremonies. This match is underway.
Oh, and Columbus Crew already defeated Orlando Metropolis SC, 2-0, in further time, so FCC is taking part in for the last word showdown within the Japanese Convention remaining subsequent weekend.
Obinna Nwobodo not taking part in vs. Union
A late kickoff
- Kickoff is anticipated to happen at 8:25 p.m. The match is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
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Beginning lineups for FC Cincinnati, Philadelphia Union
- FC Cincinnati beginning XI: Roman Celentano (GK), Alvas Powell, Yerson Mosquera, Ray Gaddis, Ian Murphy, Alvaro Barreal, Yuya Kubo, Luciano Acosta (captain), Junior Moreno, Aaron Boupendza, Brandon Vazquez.
- Cincinnati beginning XI: Alec Kann (GK), Marco Angulo, Santiago Arias, Dominique Badji, Sergio Santos, Malik Pinto, London Aghedo, Bret Halsey, Gerardo Valenzuela.
- Philadelphia Union beginning XI: Andre Blake (GK), Nathan Harriel, Jack Elliott, Damion Lowe, Olivier Mbaizo, Jose Martinez, Jack McGlynn, Alejandro Bedoya, Mikael Uhre, Daniel Gazdag, Julian Carranza.
- Philadelphia bench: Matt Actual, Jakob Glesnes, Joe Bendik, Jeremy Rafanello, Joaquin Torres, Jesus Bueno, Chris Donovan, Tai Baribo, Quinn Sullivan.
- Unavailable for tonight’s match, along with Nwobodo, are Leon Flach (damage) and Kai Wagner (suspension) of Philadelphia, and Nick Hagglund (damage) and Matt Miazga (suspension) for FC Cincinnati.

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