FC Cincinnati leads the Best of 3 Series 1-0
FC Cincinnati is unbeaten in its last six away matches in all competitions against the New York Red Bulls (W3 D3), including a 2-1 win in the 2022 playoffs. This is FC Cincinnati’s longest run of away games against a single opponent without defeat, having never gone more than three straight unbeaten at any other opponent.
The New York Red Bulls have played 14 home playoff matches since 2011, winning seven times and losing seven times, including a defeat to FC Cincinnati last season. The New York Red Bulls have scored in each of their last 12 home playoff games, the longest active run in MLS and fourth-longest in league history.
FC Cincinnati’s 3-0 win over the New York Red Buls on Sunday was the club’ 25th win in all competitions this season, becoming just the eighth MLS team since 2000 to reach that milestone. FC Cincinnati had won a total of 29 matches over its first four seasons combined as an MLS club.
The New York Red Bulls have won their last two home matches, scoring eight total goals across those games. The New York Red Bulls had only managed six goals in its previous eight home games in all competitions combined.
Luciano Acost had a goal and an assist in FC Cincinnati’s win on Sunday, his eighth game this season with at least one of each (including playoffs). The only player with more such games in a single season in MLS history (including playoffs) is Carlos Vela, who did so 13 times in 2019.
