Match: Cincinnati II vs. New England Revolution B
Competition: MLS Next Pro
Date: July 27, 2026 | Venue: Mercy Health Training Center, Milford

Thrilling 2-2 draw as Cincinnati II and New England Revolution B trade blows

Cincinnati II and New England Revolution B served up an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Mercy Health Training Center, a result that keeps both teams in the hunt for a playoff spot in the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference. The match featured four goals, a missed penalty, and a late equalizer that ensured the points were shared.

Match overview

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing early mistakes from the Revolution B defense. But New England showed resilience, coming from behind twice to secure a deserved point. The match was played at a high tempo under the morning sun, with both sides committing numbers forward in a bid to take control.

Key moments

• 8th minute – Goal (1-0): Cincinnati midfielder Jared Tice intercepted a loose pass and played a one‑two with striker Alex Moreno before slotting past the New England goalkeeper.
• 23rd minute – Goal (1-1): Revolution B winger Ethan Diaz cut onto his right foot and curled a beautiful strike into the top corner from the edge of the area.
• 44th minute – Goal (2-1): A corner kick from Cincinnati was headed home by center‑back Leon Brooks, restoring the home advantage just before half‑time.
• 52nd minute – Missed penalty: Cincinnati’s captain Marcus Lee saw his spot‑kick saved low to the left by New England’s keeper.
  
• 78th minute – Goal (2-2): Substitute forward Jordan Farrell latched on to a through ball and finished calmly past the Cincinnati keeper to level the scores.

Tactical story

Cincinnati II, coached by James Peterson, set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, using full‑backs to provide width and overload the flanks. New England Revolution B under head coach Tomás Rivera responded by shifting to a 4-4-2 diamond after the break, packing the midfield and creating chances through quick combination play. The introduction of Farrell in the 65th minute proved pivotal, as his movement stretched the Cincinnati defense.

Standout players

• Jared Tice (Cincinnati II): Scored the opener and was a constant threat with his driving runs from midfield.
• Jordan Farrell (New England Revolution B): The super‑sub scored the equalizer and provided energy and directness that changed the game.
• Leon Brooks (Cincinnati II): Dominated in both boxes, scoring a header and making several important defensive interventions.

Season impact

The draw keeps Cincinnati II in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, while New England Revolution B move up to seventh, just two points outside the playoff places. Both teams will feel they could have taken all three points, but the entertaining draw will give them confidence heading into their next MLS Next Pro matches.

Final Score: Cincinnati II 2 – 2 New England Revolution B