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Evander and Tom Barlow each score as Cincinnati beats D.C. United 2-0

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 25). Evander and Tom Barlow each score as Cincinnati beats D.C. United 2-0. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/evander-and-tom-barlow-each-score-as-cincinnati-beats-d-c-united-2-0/article_4bae9c29-07ac-5b0b-984a-a9b1b6912f12.html

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Evander and Tom Barlow each scored a goal as Cincinnati defeated D.C. United 2-0 in an MLS match on Saturday night. Evander opened scoring with a shot from distance in the 35th minute, followed by Barlow's goal off an assist from Evander in the 52nd minute. This win moved Cincinnati into seventh place in the Eastern Conference and marked their first clean sheet since April 25.
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On October 25, 2026, Evander scored in the 35th minute and assisted Tom Barlow's goal in the 52nd minute as Cincinnati beat D.C. United 2-0 in a soccer match. This win moved Cincinnati into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with Orlando, improving their record to 11-11-9. D.C. United's loss extended their current losing streak to three games, bringing their season record to 7-12-12. Additionally, it marked Cincinnati’s third clean sheet of the season and first since April 25. The teams had previously faced each other on Wednesday, with Cincinnati winning 2-1 in a rescheduled game.

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Cincinnati D.C. United Orlando WASHINGTON the Eastern Conference

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Cincinnati GPE · 5× D.C. United ORG · 3× Evander PERSON · 3× Barlow PERSON · 1× MLS ORG · 1× Orlando GPE · 1× Tom Barlow PERSON · 1× United ORG · 1× WASHINGTON GPE · 1× the Eastern Conference ORG · 1×

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Cincinnati (11-11-9), which also beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday in a rescheduled game, moved into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with Orlando. United (7-12-12) has lost three straight games. Evander opened the scoring in the 35th minute when he rocketed a shot from distance.
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Evander and Tom Barlow each score as Cincinnati beats D.C. United 2-0 · assertive framing

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Evander had a goal and an assist, Tom Barlow also scored and Cincinnati beat D.C. United 2-0 on Saturday night. asserted
Cincinnati → have → night
Cincinnati (11-11-9), which also beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday in a rescheduled game, moved into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with Orlando. United (7-12-12) has lost three straight games. Evander opened the scoring in the 35th minute when he rocketed a shot from distance. asserted
he → beat → distance
Barlow slotted home a pass from Evander in the 52nd. asserted
Barlow → slot → 52nd
Cincinnati recorded its third clean sheet of the season — and first since April 25. asserted
Cincinnati → record → April
It was the seventh time since 2022 that MLS teams played back-to-back matches against each other — and the second for Cincinnati. asserted
teams → play → Cincinnati
Up next Cincinnati: Plays at Miami on Wednesday. asserted
Cincinnati → play → Wednesday
D.C. United: Plays at Toronto on Wednesday. asserted
United → play → Wednesday
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