Match Report
Columbus Crew edged past FC Cincinnati 2-1 on 25 July 2026. K. Denkey opened the scoring inside the first 9 minutes for FC Cincinnati, set up by Evander, to make it 1-0. J. Thiare levelled it in the 41st minute for Columbus Crew, set up by D. Chambost, to make it 1-1. D. Gazdag put Columbus Crew in front from the penalty spot 51 minutes into the game to make it 2-1. M. Miazga (66') was booked. Our current Elo ratings make FC Cincinnati slightly the stronger side, by 56 rating points over Columbus Crew, even though it was Columbus Crew who won this one. Expected goals put the gap at 2.25 to 0.74.