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Bengals went 19 possessions between touchdowns, not including a kneel down. That streak ended with Jake Browning's 15-yard TD pass to Ja'Marr Chase to make it 28-10 with 14:51 left.

Evan McPherson hits a 50-yard field goal to end the first half. #Bengals get on the board, trailing 14-3.

That's 15 true possessions without a TD for the #Bengals.

Lions up 14-0 with 12:16 left in the 2Q. Bengals were hanging in there until that interception. Need to see something on offense now.

Trey Hendrickson with the sack to force the fumble, which Logan Wilson recovered. Play under review now. #Bengals

#Bengals down 7-0 with 10:50 left after Jared Goff's 10-yard TD pass to Sam LaPorta to cap the opening drive of 7 plays, 58 yards.

#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan still falling on the sword for the way his team closed out (or didn't) the Orlando game. I asked what the difference was tonight: "I didn't get in the way this time."

#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan in his postgame presser (via Zoom): Matt Miazga suffered a setback in training Thursday and likely will be out 3-4 weeks MINIMUM. Luca Orellano was dealing with some discomfort in his hamstring this week but unclear yet if it's the same one or extent.

Matchday for #FCCincy at #RBNY in the penultimate game of the regular season. Read up with my preview notebook below 👇

Notebook: FC Cincinnati eyes bounce-back win at Red Bulls | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

“We need to win the last two games regardless of what happens in the other games. And fingers crossed that some of the other teams will help us out. But I think we solely have to focus on … the job we're supposed to do, and then we'll see what happens.” www.patreon.com/posts/140318...

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Week of 9.30.25: Notes from FC Cincinnati training | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

Find full comments from #FCCincy coach Pat Noonan in today's training notes, regarding Obinna Nwobodo, Matt Miazga and Roman Celentano all being available for Saturday at #RBNY. Still a question how/if they will be utilized. www.patreon.com/posts/week-o...

Pat Noonan on Teenage Hadebe's lack of minutes: "He's maybe unfairly not gotten minutes. I think I poorly managed the Orlando game at the end. I think he should have been on the field to see that game out, and that was on me, and that's something that we talked about." #FCCincy

Asked Pat Noonan if there is any chance with Zimbabwe and Togo already eliminated from World Cup qualification Teenage Hadebe and/or Kevin Denkey could potentially return early from national team duty. He said it is possible. They are having conversations. #FCCincy

#FCCincy coach Pat Noonan said Obinna Nwobodo is available this weekend at #RBNY. He's clearly pleased with what he's seen from his in his recovery/return. "When he's ready, he's ready, and you can feel his presence."

FT: Nashville SC are US Open Cup champions!

Looking, sure, pulling the trigger? I have doubts.

#Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he's still got "a ton of confidence" in Jake Browning. "I'm unwavering in that."

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#FCCincy's playoff picture and slim chances for a Supporters' Shield improved after Miami's loss last night. I broke down the standings in today's training notes, which also include some actual training notes as well. www.patreon.com/posts/week-o...

The Union can clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a win at home Saturday The Chicago Fire’s 5-3 win at Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami cleared the decks for the Union to win the second major trophy in team history this weekend.

The Union can clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a win at home Saturday.

Details on what would be the first time the Union claim a major trophy at home in front of a full crowd:

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#FCCincy is almost back to having its full squad available after Obinna Nwobodo and Matt Miazga returned to training Tuesday. Here's the latest in my weekly training notes, updated daily. www.patreon.com/posts/week-o...

Obinna Nwobodo warming up across from Yuya Kubo.

Matt Miazga back in training. Warming up across from Lukas Engel.

Look who’s back!

Obinna Nwobodo and Matt Miazga are at least in the group to start training. Noonan had said the plan was for Nwobodo to be back partial to full this week and the hope was that Miazga would be back for RBNY this week as well. #FCCincy

Bengals drop a second straight loss, falling 28-3 to the Denver Broncos, who finished with 512 yards of offense to Cincinnati's 159. No turnovers for the Bengals offense, which is an improvement, but they found other ways to self-implode. Back home Sunday vs. Detroit.

2. I think late in games you need wingbacks that play defense if you are going to try to protect a lead. Why not put Hadebe in and move Engel to LWB? Maybe they are trying to avoid triggering an option.

1. Luca and Pável were cramping so they needed subbed. It was risky to call upon Kubo, who has played twice since June. To me, that was just asking for trouble.

They miss Matt Miazga.

FC Cincinnati drops points in final minutes for 1-1 draw with Orlando City | Laurel Pfahler Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

#FCCincy gave up 19 shots in the box + conceded a goal in the 85th min or beyond for the 13th time this season. This time it came in the 96th minute and cost important points for a 1-1 draw vs. Orlando City. But hey, Kevin Denkey is back on the scoresheet!
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Fulltime: #FCCincy 1, Orlando City SC 1.

Heartbreaking way to drop points, giving up the equalizer in the 96th minute. Evander's final attempt on the free kick sails over the crossbar. Here's the Supporters' Shield standings with two matches left.

88' - Yuya Kubo in for Sami Gidi. What applause he gets coming on for just the 13th time this season. Though, Gidi might have deserved some of that applause for his performance. He was all over the place tonight. #FCCincy

80' - Kevin Denkey, Luca Orellano and Pavel Bucha sub off -- Ayoub Jabbari, Dom Marczuk and Brian Anunga on. #FCCincy holding onto a 1-0 lead.