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Evander’s Stoppage-Time Winner Seals FC Cincinnati’s Playoff Berth Over Nashville

The victory secured a fourth straight postseason berth with Cincinnati sitting second in the East behind Philadelphia.

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Overview

  • Evander scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to cap a 2-1 win at TQL Stadium, clinching Cincinnati’s 2025 MLS Cup playoff spot.
  • Brenner opened the scoring in the 73rd minute in his second game back with the club after being set up by Evander.
  • Nashville’s Sam Surridge equalized in the 84th minute for his league-leading 21st goal of the season.
  • The winner followed a slick sequence as Pavel Bucha back-heeled to Ender Echenique, who teed up Evander for a first-time finish, his 17th of the year.
  • With starter Roman Celentano sidelined, Evan Louro made four saves in his first appearance of the season as Cincinnati moved to 17-9-4 (55 points) and Nashville fell to five losses in six.