//FC Cincinnati Beats Red Bulls 2-0 for Pivotal Franchise Victory

FC Cincinnati Beats Red Bulls 2-0 for Pivotal Franchise Victory

Cincinnati picked up one of the biggest wins in its young franchise history, securing a spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Yuya Kubo scored off a defensive mistake just before halftime, and FC Cincinnati added a second-half own goal on its way to a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in the MLS is Back tournament on Wednesday night.

Cincinnati picked up one of the biggest wins in its young franchise history, securing a spot in the knockout round of the tournament by beating the Red Bulls for the first time in four league matchups.

Cincinnati (2-3-0) started the tournament with an ugly 4-0 loss to in-state rival Columbus, but rebounded with a 1-0 win over Atlanta United before dispatching New York.

Kubo’s goal came in the 43rd minute after New York had controlled most of the first half.