FC Cincinnati defeated Toronto FC, 2-0, Saturday night at TQL Stadium in Matchday 3 of the 2025 MLS season CLUB PK GAME.

The Orange and Blue (2-0-1, 6 pts.) have never conceded a goal to Toronto FC (0-2-1, 1 pt.) at TQL Stadium in five meetings. Under Head Coach Pat Noonan, Cincinnati are undefeated against Toronto (6-0-1).

Cincinnatiâs offensive barrage was rewarded with a breakthrough goal in the 73rd minute from the penalty spot as Kévin Denkey scored his fourth goal in six matches across all competitions, his second in league play.

FCC doubled the lead in the 88th minute when Yuya Kubo scored his first of the year, finishing off a play from a long ball played in from Evander.

The Orange and Blue are back in action Tuesday, March 11 at Tigres UANL for the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 fixture, with a 1-1 aggregate score headed into Estadio Universitario. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET with the broadcast on FS1 and ViX. Fans can listen to the match locally on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 in English and in Spanish on La Mega 101.5 FM.

FC Cincinnati return to MLS play next Saturday, March 15 at Charlotte FC. Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.

AS IT HAPPENED
CIN: Kévin Denkey, PENALTY KICK GOAL â 73â (1-0) â Cincinnatiâs offensive attack led way to a VAR review and awarded penalty kick as Evanderâs cross into the box was handled by the extended arm of Toronto defender Tyrese Spicer. The Designated Player Kévin Denkey stutter stepped before calmly shooting to the opposite side of a diving Sean Johnson.

CIN: Yuya Kubo, GOAL â 88â (2-0) â The Orange and Blue put the match out of reach by hitting Toronto FC on a counter. Pavel Bucha backheeled a pass to Evander to start the break. The Brazilian one-time switched the field and hit a cross to a running Yuya Kubo with acres of space. Kubo took one touch and fired a strike past the diving goalkeeper Sean Johnson to double Cincinnatiâs lead.

GAME NOTES
- FC Cincinnati improve to 8-4-1 all-time against Toronto FC, the clubâs most wins against any MLS opponent. Under Pat Noonan, Cincinnati are 6-0-1 against TFC.

- Kévin Denkey became the seventh player in club history to convert a penalty kick in MLS Regular Season play. His goal was the third game-winning PK in the clubâs MLS history.

- Denkey has recorded a goal contribution in five of his first six matches across all competitions for FC Cincinnati.

- Denkey has scored the winning goal in all three wins for the club this season.

- Yuya Kubo scored his first goal since September 18, 2024 at Minnesota United. The goal marked Kuboâs 15th goal in MLS play.

FC CINCINNATI GAME REPORT
FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC
Date: March 11, 2025
Competition: MLS Regular Season
Venue: TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 23,088
Kickoff: 7:40 p.m. ET
Weather: 40 degrees, clear

SCORING SUMMARY: 1-2-FT
CIN: 0-2-2
TOR: 0-0-0

LINEUPS
CIN: Roman Celentano, Lukas Engel (DeAndre Yedlin 60â), Teenage Hadebe (Gilberto Flores 61â), Miles Robinson (C), Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Tah Brian Anunga, Luca Orellano (Evander 61â), Corey Baird (Obinna Nwobodo 84â), Yuya Kubo, Kévin Denkey (Sergio Santos 74â)

Head Coach: Pat Noonan

TOR: Sean Johnson, Nicksoen Gomis (Theo Corbenu 73â), Kevin Long, Zane Monlouis (Derrick Etienne Jr. 85â), Kosi Thompson, Matty Longstaff, Deybi Flores (Alonso Coello 73â), Jonathan Osorio (C), Tyrese Spicer (Lazar StefanoviÄ 74â), Federico Bernardeschi, Ola Brynhildsen (Deandre Kerr 46â)

Head Coach: Robin Fraser

STATS SUMMARY: CIN/TOR
Shots: 13 / 6
Shots on Goal: 8 / 1
Saves: 1 / 6
Corner Kicks: 5 / 4
Fouls: 10 / 8
Offside: 3 / 1
Possession: 56.5 / 43.5

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
TOR â Kosi Thompson (Yellow Card) 6â
CIN â Evander (Yellow Card) 66â
CIN â Alvas Powell (Yellow Card) 90â

OFFICIALSâ¯
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
Ast. Referees: Andrew Bigelow, Jeffrey Swartzel
Fourth Official: Calin Radosav
VAR: Kevin Terry Jr.
AVAR: Brian Dunn