Miller, Turgeman, & Wynder power Revolution to playoff berth after 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati

FOXBOROUGH, MA – New England Revolution (15-4-10, 49 pts.) were victorious 3-2 over FC Cincinnati (9-9-0, 36 pts.) on Wednesday evening.

The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET at TQL Stadium to a crowd of 15,000.

Starting XI versus FC Cincinnati.

New England starting lineup: 4-3-3 | Matt Turner, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Joshua Wynder, Ilay Feingold, Matt Polster, Brooklyn Raines, Carles Gil (C), Daniel Gazdag, Peyton Miller, Dor Turgeman

New England substitutes:| Donovan Parisian, Tanner Beason, Griffin Yow, Cody Baker, Jackson Yueill, Wilson Harris, Judah Siqueira, Diego Fagundez

FC Cincinnati starting lineup: 3-5-2 | Evan Louro, Kyle Smith, Julian Malatini, Teenage Hadebe, Ender Echenique, Tyrell Malacia, Obinno Nwobdo, Brian Tah Anunga, Gerardo Valenzuela, Kevin Denkey, Tom Barlow

FC Cincinnati substitutes:| Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglud, Bryan Ramirez, David Doudera, Evander, Kenji Mboma Dem, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Ayoub Jabbari

Starting XI versus FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati opened the match on the front foot, immediately pushing forward and applying pressure in New England’s defensive third.

Tyrell Malacia registered Cincinnati’s first chance in the 3rd minute, but his right-footed effort was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Matt Turner.

In the 4th minute, Revolution defender Ilay Feingold received a yellow card for bringing down Malacia in New England’s defensive third.

Entering the 13th minute, FC Cincinnati took the lead.

Following a long throw-in, the ball bounced in behind New England’s defense for forward Tom Barlow, who buried his finish into the bottom-left corner past Matt Turner to give his side a 1–0 lead.

Entering the 21st minute, New England leveled the scoreline.

Defender Joshua Wynder played a superb cross-field through ball to find forward Peyton Miller, who picked out Dor Turgeman for a stunning right-footed strike from distance into the top corner to level the score at 1–1.

Peyton Miller had a massive chance to take the lead for New England in the 23rd minute when his headed effort towards goal was saved away for a corner kick by goalkeeper Evan Louro.

New England’s next chance came in the 30th minute when a headed chance by Joshua Wynder from the left side of the box struck the side netting.

In the 31st minute, FC Cincinnati defender Tyrell Malacia was issued a yellow card for a foul on midfielder Carles Gil.

Daniel Gazdag looks to make a play during an MLS match versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

Gerardo Valenzuela threatened for FC Cincinnati in the 36th minute, but his right-footed effort from outside the box was headed behind for a corner by Revolution midfielder Matt Polster.

Two minutes later, Kyle Smith tried his luck from distance, sending his right-footed effort high into the stands.

Less than a minute later, Ender Echenique tested Matt Turner with a right-footed strike from distance, forcing the Revolution goalkeeper into a low save.

Ilay Feingold nearly put New England ahead in the 41st minute, but his right-footed effort from six yards out was blocked behind for a corner by Teenage Hadebe.

Entering the 43rd minute, New England took the lead.

Defender Joshua Wynder headed home a corner from midfielder Carles Gil to give New England a 2–1 lead.

In the 44th minute, FC Cincinnati forward Tom Barlow received a yellow card after catching Wynder with an elbow while contesting a 50–50 ball.

Ender Echenique had a chance from distance in the third minute of stoppage time when his right footed shot snuck just wide of the left post.

Following three minutes of first-half stoppage time, New England entered the halftime break with a 2–1 lead.

Halftime between New England Revolution & FC Cincinnati.

Before the second half began, FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan made a triple substitution, bringing on Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, and Kenji Mboma Dem for Tom Barlow, Julian Malatini, and Obinna Nwobodo.

New England emerged from the halftime break on the front foot, quickly advancing the ball into FC Cincinnati’s defensive third and applying pressure in search of an equalizer.

Entering the 51st minute, New England added to their lead.

Forward Peyton Miller played Dor Turgeman in behind Cincinnati’s defense, allowing the striker to round goalkeeper Evan Louro and slot home to extend New England’s lead to 3–1.

Samuel Gidi tested Matt Turner in the 58th minute with a right-footed effort from distance that the Revolution goalkeeper tipped over the bar.

Kevin Denkey threatened next for FC Cincinnati in the 61st minute, striking the left post with a free kick.

Kenji Mboma Dem threatened again for FC Cincinnati in the 64th minute, but his right-footed effort was deflected behind for a corner by Revolution defender Ethan Kohler.

Entering the 67th minute, FC Cincinnati pulled one back.

Defender Tyrell Malacia played the ball centrally to forward Kevin Denkey, who finished from inside the six-yard box to cut New England’s lead to 3–2.

Following the goal, FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan made his fourth substitution, bringing on Evander for Tyrell Malacia.

In the 68th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made his first substitution, introducing Luca Langoni in place of Dániel Gazdag.

Kenji Mboma Dem threatened again in the 71st minute, but his right-footed effort from the left side of the box was deflected behind for a corner.

Less than a minute later, Teenage Hadebe sent his effort just over the crossbar.

Joshua Wynder looks to make a pass during an MLS match versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

In the 74th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made his second substitution, bringing on Jackson Yueill for Ilay Feingold.

New England had a massive chance to add to their lead less than a minute later when a cross sent into the box by Luca Langoni was tapped by Teenage Hadebe past goalkeeper Evan Louro and then cleared off of his own line from a threatening Dor Turgeman.

Luca Langoni threatened for New England less than a minute later, but his effort toward the bottom-right corner was turned behind for a corner by a diving Evan Louro.

New England thought they had a fourth goal in the 79th minute when forward Dor Turgeman picked out midfielder Jackson Yueill, who chipped his finish past goalkeeper Evan Louro. However, the goal was ruled out for offside against Turgeman.

In the 81st minute, FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan made his final substitution, bringing on Ayoub Jabbari for Kyle Smith.

Ilay Feingold looks to make a play during an MLS match versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

Evander threatened in the 82nd minute, sending his right-footed effort from distance just wide of the net.

In the 83rd minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović received a yellow card for dissent toward the referee.
Less than a minute later, FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe was booked for a foul near midfield.

Ayoub Jabbari tested Matt Turner in the 85th minute, but the Revolution goalkeeper saved his effort from six yards out.

Turner produced a spectacular save in the 87th minute, denying Jabbari once more from less than a yard out.

Matt Turner came up with an unbelievable save in the 87th minute by denying Ayoub Jabbari once more from less than a yard out.

Joshua Wynder celebrates his goal versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

In the 88th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made a double substitution, bringing on Cody Baker and Tanner Beason for Dor Turgeman and Peyton Miller.

Carles Gil had a chance to add to New England’s lead in the first minute of stoppage time when his right footed effort was blocked away for a throw-in by defender Teenage Hadebe.

Gerardo Valenzuela had a massive chance to level the scoreline in the fourth minute of added time when his right footed effort forced a save out for a corner kick by goalkeeper Matt Turner.

Following six minutes of second-half stoppage time, the final whistle sounded as New England held on for the 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Full Time between New England & FC Cincinnati.

With the result, New England has clinched a spot in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Marko Mitrović and the New England Revolution (15-4-10, 49 pts.) return home to face Eastern Conference side Chicago Fire FC (14-6-8, 48 pts.). The match is set to kickoff at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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Hello! My name is Caleb Pongratz. I am a 24-year-old journalist that covers Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two & the United States Men's National Team. I'm originally from Hanover, Massachusetts and currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Schooling: • Hanover High School (2016-2020) • Suffolk University (2020-2024) - Graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in communications - Broadcast Journalism.

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