FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC play to a 3-3 draw at TQL Stadium
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC finished in a 3-3 draw on September 12 at TQL Stadium. Kévin Denkey provided both equalizing goals for Cincinnati, including a stoppage-time strike, which ended his nine-game scoring drought. Charlotte goals came from Liel Abada, Pep Biel, and Idan Toklomati. Cincinnati maintained high possession and shot volume despite missing suspended starters Evander and Obinna Nwobodo. Head coach Pat Noonan noted frustration with defensive errors that allowed Charlotte to capitalize on limited opportunities. The result leaves Cincinnati with 32 points in the Eastern Conference standings.
- •Kévin Denkey scored twice for FC Cincinnati to snap a nine-game scoreless streak.
- •Liel Abada, Pep Biel, and Idan Toklomati netted goals for Charlotte FC.
- •FC Cincinnati played without suspended starters Evander and Obinna Nwobodo.
- •Nick Hagglund made his first start for Cincinnati since before the World Cup.
- •The match drew a sellout crowd of 25,513 to TQL Stadium.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — What we learned from FC Cincinnati's draw with Charlotte FC
"FC Cincinnati scored late to salvage a draw against Charlotte FC Sept. 12.
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