FC Cincinnati rescue another “important” point in rollercoaster at Houston

FC Cincinnati fell behind 2-0 away to Houston Dynamo before rallying to draw 2-2, with Kévin Denkey and Bryan Ramirez combining for the comeback as they did in last week's 3-3 draw with Charlotte FC, Denkey converting a stoppage-time penalty to level the score. The point moves Cincinnati back into control of a Wild Card playoff position, with head coach Pat Noonan calling it a potentially "deciding moment" with nine games remaining. Cincinnati dominated the second half, outshooting Houston 20-3 and holding 62% possession, after a slow first half in which Houston scored via a free kick and a penalty.