Turgeman scores twice as Revolution beat Cincinnati 3-2 and clinch playoff berth

The New England Revolution clinched a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs with a 3-2 win at FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night, October 14. Dor Turgeman scored twice as New England overturned an early deficit and held on after Cincinnati pulled within a goal in the second half.

How the Revolution overturned Cincinnati's early lead

Tom Barlow opened the scoring for Cincinnati in the 13th minute. Turgeman equalized eight minutes later, with Peyton Miller providing the assist, according to the Associated Press. Joshua Wynder headed New England ahead in the 43rd minute from a Carles Gil corner, the Boston Globe reported. AP also credited Wynder with an assist in the match.

Turgeman scored again in the 51st minute, with Miller supplying his second assist, according to AP. The Globe said the two goals were Turgeman's eighth and ninth of the season. Kevin Denkey scored for Cincinnati in the 67th minute, cutting New England's lead to 3-2 and setting up a close finish.

Cincinnati's pressure and Turner's saves

Cincinnati had 59% of possession and outshot New England 23-10, AP reported. Its advantage was 10-5 in shots on target, but Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner made eight saves. The Globe reported that Denkey hit the post once in the second half and had a header saved by Turner in the 88th minute.

What the win means for New England's playoff place

The result improved New England's record to 15-10-4, according to AP. The Globe reported that results involving New York City FC, Red Bull New York and Toronto FC also contributed to the Revolution clinching their playoff place. This was New England's second victory over Cincinnati this season: the Globe said the Revolution had won their earlier home meeting 6-1.

New England is scheduled to host Chicago on Saturday, while Cincinnati is scheduled to host Columbus on Sunday, according to AP. Those fixtures follow a result that secured the Revolution's postseason berth despite Cincinnati's greater share of possession and chances in Wednesday's match.