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FC Cincinnati clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
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FC Cincinnati clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
By MLSsoccer staff
FC Cincinnati have qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 1-0 win against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
With one match left, the Orange & Blue are seventh in the Eastern Conference table (46 points; 12W-11L-10D).
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After capturing the club's first trophy with the 2023 Supporters' Shield, Cincy are seeking their first MLS Cup presented by Audi title. They're returning to the playoffs for a fifth straight year.
Star players
Evander has a team-best 31 goal contributions (14g/17a), reaching at least 30 for the third straight season. The Brazilian maestro is a two-time Best XI honoree and three-time All-Star.
Club-record signing Kévin Denkey (17g/5a) has led the line; Tom Barlow is enjoying a career year with 10 goals; and Czech international Pavel Bucha has a career-high 16 goal contributions (6g/10a).
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USMNT center back Miles Robinson is Cincy's highest-profile defender, and goalkeeper Roman Celentano has four clean sheets this season.
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Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS Cup presented by Audi will be played Dec. 18, while the playoffs begin Nov. 19 with Wild Card matches.
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Seeds 1-7 in each conference qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
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Seeds 8-9 in each conference qualify for the Wild Card matches.
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Seeds 10-15 in each conference do not qualify for the postseason.
All games can be viewed on Apple TV .
