Overview
- Kévin Denkey struck in the 80th minute and Nick Hagglund added a 90th-minute header to close out the victory at TQL Stadium.
- FC Cincinnati opened 1-0-0 with three points, while Atlanta United started 0-1-0.
- All-Star forward Evander exited in the 11th minute with a right-knee issue, walked off under his own power, and was substituted in the 13th.
- Goalkeeper Roman Celentano recorded three saves to earn the clean sheet after facing multiple first-half chances.
- Cincinnati controlled second-half possession at 55.3% and took nine shots with three on target, as Atlanta matched the shot totals but failed to score and was flagged seven times for offside with 18 fouls.