FC Cincinnati Battles Back vs Houston | Malacia Signs | Time For GK Change? + Montreal Preview

FC Cincinnati battled back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo, salvaging a point to open a three-match road trip. After a rough first half put FCC in a hole, the Orange and Blue completely flipped the match after halftime, creating chance after chance before Bryan Ramirez pulled one back in the 73rd minute and Kévin Denkey converted a stoppage-time penalty to level the match. But after 26 shots, 20 of them coming in the second half, and 46 touches in Houston’s box, was this a point gained or another two points dropped?

We break down FC Cincinnati vs. Houston, including the defensive mistakes that put FCC behind, Roman Celentano’s performance, the decision to use Gerardo Valenzuela and Evander as dueling 10s, Samuel Gidi sliding into center back, and the Orange and Blue’s dominant second half. We also discuss whether it’s time for FC Cincinnati to consider a change at goalkeeper, with Celentano sitting at just a 58.8% save percentage and only two MLS clean sheets this season.

Then we get into all the latest FC Cincinnati news. Tyrell Malacia has officially signed with FC Cincinnati through June 2027 with a club option, giving the Orange and Blue another option at left back after the club’s pursuit of Deiver Machado fell through. Pavel Bucha received another Czechia call-up, while Miles Robinson was selected for the USMNT’s September and October camp. With the United States playing Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, how many of those four matches will Miles Robinson play?

The USMNT is also coming back to Cincinnati, with TQL Stadium selected to host the second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals on November 17. We also discuss Matt Miazga reportedly joining NYCFC, Chris Albright’s comments on Miazga’s departure, and FC Cincinnati signing 16-year-old USYNT goalkeeper Connor Dale to a Homegrown contract through the 2028-29 MLS season.

FC Cincinnati 2 also wrapped up its MLS NEXT Pro season with a 2-1 loss to Crown Legacy. We highlight some of the young players to watch in the FC Cincinnati pipeline, including Connor Dale, Dominick Lester, Felix Samson, Ademar Chavez and Jack Mize.

Finally, we preview FC Cincinnati’s trip to CF Montreal. FCC won the first meeting 4-3 earlier this season and has won four straight against Montreal, while CF Montreal enters the match on a five-game losing streak and sitting 15th in MLS. We discuss the potential starting XI, whether Dado and Evander should continue as dual 10s, if Bryan Ramirez has earned a start, and give our score predictions.

Plus: Trivia Question of the Week, Ledesma Academy, Jersey Swap of the Week, Card of the Week and more FC Cincinnati discussion.