MLS: FC Cincinnati Secure Playoff Berth With Win Over Nashville SC
Written by Patrick Echatah
FC Cincinnati are headed to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the fourth year in a row after their thrilling 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday.
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This win puts them in third place for the Supporters’ Shield, and they are now in a strong position to win the regular-season title for the second time in three years, having also won it in 2023.
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With four games left in the season, The Orange & Blue are in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to lock in a top-four spot and get home-field advantage in the playoffs. The team currently has 55 points from a record of 17 wins, 9 losses, and 4 draws.
After acquiring him for $12 million from the Portland Timbers in February, Cincinnati’s Brazilian midfielder, Evander, has had a standout year. He’s a candidate for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, contributing 17 goals and 10 assists.
His performance has created a formidable attacking duo with new designated player Kévin Denkey, a Togo international who was acquired this winter for a club-record fee and has scored 13 goals and one assist.
Miles Robinson and Evander of the USMNT were selected as 2025 MLS All-Stars. Meanwhile, Cincy re-signed Brazilian forward Brenner on a loan from Udinese on the transfer deadline day.
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The MLS Cup final will take place on December 6, with the playoffs starting on October 22.
The playoffs include three stages of qualification:
The top seven teams from each conference advance to a best-of-three series in the Round One matches.
The eighth and ninth-ranked teams from each conference will compete in Wild Card matches.
Teams ranked 10th through 15th will not qualify for the postseason.
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