Evander shines for FC Cincinnati in playoff push against D.C. United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Evander scored a long-range goal and provided an assist during FC Cincinnati's 2-0 victory against D.C. United on October 24, 2026. This performance marked his 15th assist of the season, placing him alongside Lionel Messi as the only player to achieve at least 15 assists in three consecutive MLS seasons. Cincinnati, with 42 points, is currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference as they aim for a playoff berth in their final three matches. The team faces a challenging next game against Inter Miami on October 28.
- •Evander scored his first goal in seven games.
- •Cincinnati is in seventh place, vying for playoff positioning.
- •The team has three remaining regular-season games to secure a playoff spot.
- •Next game is against Inter Miami on October 28.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Evander hits Messi-esque levels of production for FC Cincinnati
"By Jaime UribarriIs Evander the best player in Major League Soccer not named Lionel Messi?FC Cincinnati’s All-Star Brazilian playmaker has looked the part throughout his MLS career and further stren...
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