Columbus Crew defeats Cincinnati FC 2-0 in MLS match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Columbus Crew secured a 2-0 victory over Cincinnati FC on Sunday in MLS action. Gonzalo Tapia contributed a goal and an assist, while Taha Habroune scored for the third consecutive match. Columbus improved to 10-15-5 with the win, moving to 35 points, just one point behind Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings. Patrick Schulte recorded eight saves and achieved his sixth shutout of the season. Tapia opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a header, followed by Habroune’s goal in the 54th minute, assisted by Tapia. Columbus will host Toronto next Saturday, while Cincinnati faces D.C. United on Wednesday.
- •Columbus Crew improves to 10-15-5 after the win.
- •Gonzalo Tapia had a goal and an assist.
- •Taha Habroune scored for the third straight game.
- •Patrick Schulte made eight saves for a shutout.
- •Next matches: Crew hosts Toronto; Cincinnati hosts D.C. United.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Tapia, Habroune score goals, Schulte has 8 saves for Crew in 2-0 win over Cincinnati
"CINCINNATI (AP) — Gonzalo Tapia had a goal and an assist, Taha Habroune scored a goal for the third consecutive game, and the Columbus Crew beat Cincinnati FC 2-0 on Sunday for their fourth win in the last five games. The Crew (10-15-5) have 35 points this season, one behind ninth-place Cincinnati for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
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