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FC Cincinnati Enters MLS Playoffs with Win over Montreal

FC Cincinnati secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 3-0 win, marking their second 20-win season, goalkeeper Roman Celentano earned his 10th clean sheet.

  • On Oct. 18, FC Cincinnati beat CF Montreal 3-0 on Decision Day to claim second place in the Eastern Conference and secure the No. 2 seed on a tiebreaker.
  • FC Cincinnati entered Decision Day aiming to improve its playoff spot, finishing only one point behind Philadelphia as the regular-season finale decided seeding.
  • Nick Hagglund opened the scoring with a header from an Evander Da Silva Ferreira corner in the 33rd minute; Evander scored to make it 2-0 and Roman Celentano made three saves for the clean sheet.
  • Advancing as the No. 2 seed sets Cincinnati's first-round opponent, with Cincinnati set to face Columbus in a 'Hell is Real' playoff series, and the win marked the second 20-win season.
  • Evander's scoring tied and then set club marks this season with his 22nd goal in all competitions and 18th MLS goal, while Brenner scored his fourth goal in six appearances.
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Cincinnati knocks off Montreal 3-0 to claim second seed in Eastern Conference

Defender Nick Hagglund, Evander Da Silva Ferreira and Brenner Souza all scored and Roman Celentano was untouchable as FC Cincinnati claimed second place in the Eastern Conference with a 3-0 Decision Day victory over CF Montreal.

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Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed in East

Evander and Brenner scored goals in the second half to lift host FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday.

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Cincinnati Enquirer broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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