D.C. United Lose 5-2 against FC Cincinnati at Audi Field

October 9, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release

D.C. United (7-21-6, 27 pts.) 2 v. 5 FC Cincinnati (12-9-13, 49 pts.)

2022 MLS Regular Season

October 9, 2022 - Audi Field - Washington, D.C.

Player Notes

Homegrown Kristian Fletcher received his first career start and scored his first MLS goal in the 46th minute for D.C. United.

Ravel Morrison scored his second goal of the season in the 26th minute.

Homegrown Matai Akinmboni makes his second career start for the Black-and-Red this season; he completed 76 minutes.

Ted Ku-DiPietro returned to the starting lineup for the first time since July 23rd against CF Montréal; he completed 60 minutes.

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The Black-and-Red are 4-1-3 against FC Cincinnati all-time in regular season matchups.

D.C. United have a 1-1-1 record against FC Cincinnati at home all-time in regular season matchups.

Match Notes

D.C. United are 4-9-4 at home in 2022.

D.C. United Lineup: David Ochoa, Chris Odoi-Atsemi (Drew Skundrich 46'), Steven Birnbaum, Matai Akinmboni (Kimarni Smith 76'), Tony Alfaro, Chris Durkin, Sofiane Djeffal, Kristian Fletcher (Ola Kamara 60'), Ted Ku-DiPietro (Nigel Robertha 60'), Ravel Morrison (Jackson Hopkins 76'), Christian Benteke

Unused Substitutes: Jon Kempin, Miguel Berry, Martín Rodríguez, Sami Guediri

Head Coach: Wayne Rooney

FC Cincinnati Lineup: Roman Celentano, Alvas Powell (Raymon Gaddis 60'), Nick Hagglund (Ian Murphy 70'), Geoff Cameron, Matt Miazga, Alvaro Barreal (Ronald Matarrita 85'), Obinna Nwobodo, Luciano Acosta, Junior Moreno (Yuya Kubo 46'), Brenner, Brandon Vasquez (Dominique Badji 85')

Unused Substitutes: Alec Kann, John Nelson, Allan Cruz, Quimi Ordonez

Head Coach: Patrick Noonan

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