New York City and Cincinnati have met 15 times, and the rivalry is remarkably even: 6 wins each way is no exaggeration, with 3 of those games drawn. Neither side can claim a clear historical edge.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 49 goals — an average of 3.3 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. New York City have scored 26, Cincinnati 23.
Their most recent meeting (April 22, 2026) finished New York City 4–4 Cincinnati in the USA. MLS.
Apr 22, 2026
New York City4 - 4Cincinnati
USA. MLS
Aug 23, 2025
Cincinnati0 - 1New York City
USA. MLS
May 04, 2025
New York City1 - 0Cincinnati
USA. MLS
Nov 09, 2024
Cincinnati0 - 1New York City
USA. MLS (Play-off)
Nov 02, 2024
New York City3 - 1Cincinnati
USA. MLS (Play-off)
Oct 28, 2024
Cincinnati1 - 0New York City
USA. MLS (Play-off)
Oct 02, 2024
New York City3 - 2Cincinnati
USA. MLS. Play-off
Aug 06, 2024
Cincinnati4 - 2New York City
North American. Leagues Cup
Mar 23, 2024
Cincinnati1 - 0New York City
USA. MLS. Play-off
Aug 26, 2023
Cincinnati3 - 0New York City
USA. MLS
May 31, 2023
New York City1 - 3Cincinnati
USA. MLS
May 10, 2023
Cincinnati1 - 0New York City
US Open Cup
Sep 08, 2022
New York City1 - 1Cincinnati
USA. MLS. Play-off
Jun 29, 2022
Cincinnati4 - 4New York City
USA. MLS. Play-off
Sep 18, 2021
Cincinnati1 - 2New York City
USA. MLS
Frequently asked questions
How many times have New York City and Cincinnati played each other?
They have met 15 times: 6 New York City wins, 3 draws and 6 Cincinnati wins.
What was the last result between New York City and Cincinnati?
New York City 4–4 Cincinnati, in the USA. MLS.