At the end of the match, Pat Noonan, technical director of FC Cincinnati, analyzed the goals conceded and knows that there are specific errors that his team will have to correct for the postseason. “They improved in terms of their play and intensity compared to the last two games… I know that the score is going to be what is talked about, as it should be, but there are several positive things that happened tonight,” he said.
Whatever happens on Decision Day (last day of the regular season, October 19), Cincy will finish the regular season in third place in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando City did what they had to do to secure fourth position in the Eastern Conference and although FCC could not give their fans victory in their Fan Appreciation Day, without a doubt Lucho Acosta’s cannon and determination once again demonstrate that the ‘ 10’ is the team’s trusted player.
FC Cincinnati has had ups and downs this year, largely due to various injuries, but the goal of securing a home field for the Audi MLS Cup 2024 Playoffs was achieved and if there is one player who has lived up to expectations, it is Acosta . Despite also missing some games due to a foot injury in the summer, he has made 31 appearances throughout the regular season, 28 of them as a starter.
At 30 years old, his talent has led him to not only be the leader of one of the best teams in the MLS, but also one of the most dangerous in the league where he has shown the best of his creativity in the midfield. Not for nothing on this last day was it evident that the Ohio club depends on its captain.
