FC Cincinnati and Houston Dynamo FC played to a 1-1 draw at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday. In FC Cincinnati’s second preseason fixture of 2026, the friendly featured a traditional 90-minute match with two 45-minute halves as FC Cincinnati deployed a different Starting XI in each half.
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Kévin Denkey scored his second goal in as many preseason games for FC Cincinnati, opening the scoring in the 36th minute just minutes after he netted a bicycle kick which was disallowed after being deemed offside.
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Houston equalized in the 88th minute on a goal scored by Diadie Samassekou.
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FC Cincinnati return to preseason action on Saturday, February 7 against Detroit City FC.
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First Half XI: Tom Barlow, Roman Celentano, Andrei Chirila, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Evander, Gilberto Flores, Samuel Gidi, Obinna Nwobodo, Miles Robinson, Trialist
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Second Half XI: Tah Brian Anunga, Pavel Bucha, Stefan Chirila, Kenji Mboma Dem, Nick Hagglund, Stiven Jimenez, Ayoub Jajhar, Evan Louro, Alvas Powell, Kyle Smith, Gerardo Valenzuela
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Remaining 2026 FC Cincinnati Preseason Matches
Saturday, Feb. 7 – vs. Detroit City FC (Walter Campbell Sports Park; Clearwater, Fla.)
Wednesday, Feb. 11 – vs. Orlando City SC (Waters Sportsplex; Tampa, Fla.)
2026 FC Cincinnati Season Opener and Home Opener
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – at O&M FC – 8 p.m. ET – Concacaf Champions Cup: Round One, Leg 1 (Estadio Cibao FC; Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic)
Saturday, Feb. 21 – vs. Atlanta United FC – 4:30 p.m. ET – MLS Regular Season (TQL Stadium; Cincinnati, Ohio)