Evander, Roman Celentano earn MLS Team of the Matchday honors

Evander's winner arrived in the 91st minute.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

One protected the point. One turned it into three. 💪 Evander and Roman Celentano earn MLS Team of the Matchday honors. Via @fccincinnati on X

What happened: Evander scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 victory after Roman Celentano kept the match level into stoppage time. The win was the club's first in the matchup since 2024.

Why it matters: The three points lifted the club to fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The honors recognize contributions at both ends of a result that strengthened its playoff position.

By the numbers: The club improved to 8-6-6 with 30 points. Evander scored at 90+1 in the 2-1 win.

What to watch: The pair return to MLS play Aug. 29 as the playoff race continues.

Sources

@fccincinnati 2026-08-21T06:47:30.811569+00:00

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