The team is motivated to continue their strong form and aims to achieve silverware this season, with players fully committed to their objectives.

The winning goal was assisted by Pavel Bucha and Ender Echenique, with Evander finishing from the center of the area after a series of passes, marking a dramatic end to the game.

With this victory, Cincinnati now ranks second in the Eastern Conference with 55 points, just two points behind league leaders Philadelphia, and aims to secure a top-four seed for home advantage in the playoffs.

This win also marks Cincinnati’s first home victory in nearly two months and continues their streak of qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating consistent high performance.

Evander’s standout season, with 17 goals and 10 assists, has elevated his status as a potential league MVP, especially after his crucial late goal and overall impressive performance.

Cincinnati’s previous win against Nashville was on March 29, with a 2-1 score, highlighting their ongoing competitive rivalry.

Head coach Pat Noonan expressed happiness with the team’s momentum and confidence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining form heading into the final stretch of the season.

FC Cincinnati ended a two-game losing streak with a crucial 2-1 victory over Nashville SC, securing their third consecutive playoff appearance and improving their record to 17-9-4.

In a dramatic finish, Evander scored a stoppage-time goal in the 98th minute to clinch the win, while Nashville's Sam Surridge scored in the 83rd minute to temporarily level the match.

Evan Louro made his first start of the season in goal for Cincinnati, making four saves, as the team’s defense held strong despite Nashville’s efforts, with Joe Willis making six saves for Nashville.

Brenner scored his first goal since rejoining Cincinnati over the summer, and his early strike from a counterattack helped set the tone for the match.

Looking ahead, Cincinnati’s next match is against LA Galaxy next Sunday in a West Coast showdown, with four remaining games critical for their playoff seeding.