FC Cincinnati struggles follow lopsided loss to Philadelphia Union
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

FC Cincinnati fell 5-0 to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night following a 16th-minute red card issued to Obinna Nwobodo. The defeat marks the fourth time this season the club has conceded at least five goals in a single match. Manager Pat Noonan identified disciplinary issues and poor road performance as central concerns during the current stretch. With the loss, the club dropped to a 1W-6L-5D record in away matches this season. Despite the recent poor form, FC Cincinnati currently holds seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The team is scheduled for another match three days after the Philadelphia fixture.
- •Philadelphia Union defeated FC Cincinnati 5-0 on Wednesday night.
- •Obinna Nwobodo received a red card in the 16th minute.
- •FC Cincinnati has conceded five goals in four separate matches this season.
- •The club holds a 1W-6L-5D record on the road.
- •FC Cincinnati currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Noonan And FC Cincinnati Look And Sound Stuck
"Cincinnati is still in MLS Cup Playoff contention. But the vibes at the club sure seem worse than their 7th-place standing.
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