Denkey replaces Mboma Dem in 59th minute

Cincinnati led 1-0 before settling for a draw.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

59' | SUB IN: Kevin Denkey OUT: Kenji Mboma Dem #AllForCincy | #CINvSEA | 1-0 https://t.co/bLLcFyUIXM Via @fccincinnati on X

What happened: Mboma Dem started, while Denkey began on the bench. Seattle equalized in the 83rd minute to finish 1-1.

Why it matters: The result snapped Cincinnati’s four-match home MLS winning streak and left the club at 31 points. The appearance came 10 days after Cincinnati rejected Hull City’s bid for Denkey.

By the numbers: Cincinnati held 71% possession and led 17-16 in shots and 9-8 in shots on goal. The announced crowd of 25,513 marked the club’s 10th sellout of 2026.

What to watch: Cincinnati visits Nashville on Aug. 29, with Denkey’s starting status back in focus.

Sources

@fccincinnati 2026-08-23T04:50:31.443351+00:00

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