Facing an early gut-check moment for the 2025 season against a struggling Toronto FC side, FC Cincinnati won a 2-0 decision over their Canadian visitors Saturday night at TQL Stadium. Kévin Denkey’s penalty kick in the 73 rd minute was a relief for the Orange and Blue after a night filled with dangerous opportunities and close misses.

Philadelphia and Cincinnati go head-to-head on Saturday night, with both teams aiming to build on their opening performances.The Union kicked off their season with a 4-2 win over Orlando, despite being outshot 15-5.

Union forward Tai Baribo certainly did his job in making a lopsided affair of Saturday's match. FC Cincinnati learned the hard way in 2024 what Baribo was capable of. He scored two second-half goals in a Leagues Cup knockout round match as the Union upset FCC and eliminated the Orange and Blue from the competition.

First Half_1, Philadelphia, Baribo, 3 (Wagner), 6th minute; 2, Philadelphia, Baribo, 4 (Gazdag), 30th. Second Half_3, Philadelphia, Baribo, 5 (Gazdag), 52nd; 4 ...

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