FC Cincinnati loses to New York City FC as newcomers unveiled
Alonso Martínez scored the decisive goal and goalkeeper Matt Freese made five saves, securing NYCFC's first regulation win at TQL Stadium since 2021 and extending their winning streak.
- New York City FC defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 on August 23 in Cincinnati with Alonso Martínez scoring the winning goal in the 55th minute.
- The victory followed NYCFC’s efforts to improve road performances after being one of MLS’s worst road teams during a tough July stretch.
- Martínez’s goal was set up by Maxi Moralez, and goalkeeper Matt Freese earned his seventh shutout with five saves; Thiago Martins returned strongly from knee surgery contributing key defensive actions.
- NYCFC remains undefeated in their last five matches with four victories, holding a 13-8-5 record, while FC Cincinnati slipped from the second spot to third place in the race for the Supporters' Shield following their recent defeat.
- With eight regular season games remaining, NYCFC’s growing road confidence may impact playoff positioning as Cincinnati integrates new loan players amid offensive struggles.
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FC Cincinnati blanked at home by NYCFC, slips to third in Supporters' Shield race
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Alonso Martinez goal lifts NYCFC past Cincinnati for season sweep
New York City FC got on the board first in the 55th minute, when their leading scorer, forward Alonso Martinez, booted in a light shot from the center of the box past FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano, giving New York…


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Alonso Martínez scores a goal, Matt Freese has 5 saves, NYCFC beats Cincinnati 1-0
Alonso Martínez scored a goal in the 55th minute, Matt Freese had his seventh shut out of the season, and New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0.
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