FC Cincinnati fell to the New England Revolution, 3-2, Wednesday night at TQL Stadium.
The Orange and Blue (9-10-9, 36 points) lost at home in league play for the first time since May as the Revs (15-10-4, 49 points) clinched a postseason berth with the win.
Tom Barlow delivered an early 1-0 lead for Cincy, picking things up where he left off on Saturday in his three-goal contribution night in Atlanta. The forward now has a goal in three-straight MLS matches for the first time in his career.
New England leveled it up at one goal apiece in the 21st minute, then found their first lead in the 43rd. The visitors scored again in the opening minutes of the second half with what was ultimately the go-ahead goal in the 51st minute.
Kévin Denkey added his name to the score sheet in the 67th minute with his sixth goal in his last four appearances. With 17 league goals and 21 in all competitions, he is one goal away from matching all-time single season club scoring records for both MLS play (18 - Brandon Vazquez & Brenner, 2022; Evander, 2025) and all competitions (22 - Evander, 2025).
In just his second match donning the Orange and Blue, defender Tyrell Malacia picked up his maiden goal contributions with the primary assists on both FCC goals.
FC Cincinnati are back at home Sunday to take on the Columbus Crew in the second leg of the Hell is Real derby. Kickoff for Sunday Night Soccer at TQL Stadium is set for 5 p.m. ET and the match airs on Apple TV, with radio to be carried locally on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 and over the radio on La Mega 101.5 FM. Tickets for all remaining home matches are available at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK.
AS IT HAPPENED
CIN: Tom Barlow, GOAL – 13’ (1-0) – Tyrell Malacia took a throw in down the left side, clearing Kévin Denkey and the New England defender to then find Tom Barlow sneaking in behind the play. The veteran forward tracked down the loose ball and ripped a one-time finish just past the Revs keeper inside the near post for the opening goal.
NE: Dor Turgeman, GOAL – 21’ (1-1) – Josh Wynder won a foot race to a ball played toward the visitor’s corner and crossed it into the box, where Dor Turgeman responded with the equalizer.
NE: Josh Wynder, GOAL – 43’ (1-2) – New England converted a headed corner kick set-piece to take its first lead of the match into halftime.
NE: Dor Turgeman, GOAL – 51’ (1-3) – Video review confirmed that Dor Turgeman stayed onside in front of the net before taking a touch around Evan Louro and ultimately putting in his second goal of the night.
CIN: Kévin Denkey, GOAL – 67’ (2-3) – FC Cincinnati recycled a failed clearance from New England, with Samuel Gidi starting the attack, finding Tyrell Malacia, who created enough separation from his marker to fire off a cross. Kévin Denkey stuck his right foot out for the deflection into the back of the net to bring it back within one goal.
GAME NOTES
- FC Cincinnati have scored 83 goals this year, breaking the club’s all-time record for goals scored in a season across all competitions (81, 2018). FCC have scored 60 goals in MLS play, four shy of the club record (64, 2022).
- Forward Kévin Denkey has six goals in his last four appearances. He is one goal from tying the all-time club records for goals scored in all competitions (22 - Evander, 2025) and in MLS play (18 - Brandon Vazquez & Brenner, 2022; Evander, 2025).
- Tom Barlow scored in three consecutive MLS matches for the first time in his career.
- Newcomer Tyrell Malacia notched his first goal contributions for the club with assists on Barlow’s opener and Denkey’s 67th minute goal.
- Julián Malatini made his first start and second straight appearance since joining the club.
- Obinna Nwobodo captained FC Cincinnati for the first time since August 5, 2024 against New York City FC in Leagues Cup Group Stage competition.
FC CINCINNATI GAME REPORT
FC Cincinnati vs New England Revolution
Date: October 14, 2026
Competition: MLS Regular Season
Venue: TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 24,060
Kickoff: 7:40 p.m. ET
Weather: 72 degrees, cloudy
SCORING SUMMARY: 1-2-FT
CIN: 1-1-2
NE: 2-1-3
CIN – Tom Barlow (Malacia) 13’, Kévin Denkey (Malacia, Gidi) 67’
NE – Dor Turgeman (Miller, Wynder) 21’, Josh Wynder (Gil) 43’, Dor Turgeman (Miller, Raines) 51’
LINEUPS
CIN: Evan Louro, Tyrell Malacia (Evander 68’), Teenage Hadebe, Julián Malatini (Samuel Gidi 46’), Kyle Smith (Ayoub Jabbari 81’), Ender Echenique, Obinna Nwobodo (C) (Pavel Bucha 46’), Tah Brian Anunga, Gerardo Valenzuela, Tom Barlow (Kenji Mboma Dem 46’), Kévin Denkey
Substitutes not used: Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Bryan Ramirez, David Douděra
Head Coach: Pat Noonan
NE: Matt Turner, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Josh Wynder, Ilay Feingold (Jackson Yueill 74’), Matthew Polster, Brooklyn Raines, Carles Gil (C), Dániel Gazdag (Luca Langioni 69’), Peyton Miller (Tanner Beason 89’), Dor Turgeman (Cody Baker 89’)
Substitutes not used: Donovan Parisian, Diego Fagúndez, Griffin Yow, Wilson Harris, Judah Siqueira
Head Coach: Marko Mitrović
STATS SUMMARY: CIN/NE
Shots: 23 / 10
Shots on Goal: 10 / 5
Saves: 2 / 8
Corner Kicks: 12 / 5
Fouls: 8 / 7
Offside: 2 / 4
Possession: 58.9 / 41.1
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
NE – Ilay Feingold (Yellow Card) 5’
CIN – Tyrell Malacia (Yellow Card) 31’
CIN – Tom Barlow (Yellow Card) 45’
CIN – Evander (Yellow Card) 84’
OFFICIALS
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
Ast. Referees: Jose Da Silva, Diego Blas
Fourth Official: Lukasz Szpala
VAR: Edvin Jurisevic
AVAR: TJ Zablocki
