FC Cincinnati 2 1-3 Connecticut United in the MLS Next Pro, round 1 at NKU Soccer Stadium, Highland.

FC Cincinnati 2 won 2, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (L–W–W), scoring 7 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 3 times: FC Cincinnati 2 0 wins, Connecticut United 3, 0 draws.

Foul by William Kuisel (FC Cincinnati 2).

Daniel D'Ippolito (Connecticut United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Offside, Connecticut United. Daniel D'Ippolito is caught offside.

Attempt blocked. Steven Sserwadda (Connecticut United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked.

Substitution, FC Cincinnati 2. Mathias Vázquez replaces Charlie Holmes.

Corner, FC Cincinnati 2. Conceded by Nelson Rodríguez.

Corner, FC Cincinnati 2. Conceded by Rickson van Hees.

Foul by Dilan Hurtado (FC Cincinnati 2).

Alex Monis (Connecticut United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Noah Gassan (FC Cincinnati 2).

Michael Boamah (Connecticut United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Corner, FC Cincinnati 2. Conceded by Steven Sserwadda.

Foul by Steven Sserwadda (Connecticut United).

Leo Orejarena (FC Cincinnati 2) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Substitution, FC Cincinnati 2. Camden Sphire replaces Yair Ramos.

Foul by Alex Monis (Connecticut United).

Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati 2) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Offside, FC Cincinnati 2. Charlie Holmes is caught offside.

Substitution, Connecticut United. Michael Boamah replaces Hivan Kouonang.

Substitution, Connecticut United. Rickson van Hees replaces Jahvar Stephenson because of an injury.

Attempt blocked. Alex Monis (Connecticut United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barnabás Tanyi.

Attempt missed. Stefan Chirila (FC Cincinnati 2) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ayoub Lajhar with a cross.