Turgeman's brace lifts revolution past Cincinnati to clinch playoff berth

CINCINNATI -- Dor Turgeman scored two goals, Joshua Wynder added a goal and an assist, and the New England Revolution beat FC Cincinnati 3-2 on Wednesday night to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Matt Turner had eight saves for the Revolution (15-10-4). Carles Gil had an assist and became the first player in MLS history with at least 10 assists in six consecutive seasons.

Wynder, a 21-year-old center back acquired Sept. 3 on loan from Portuguese club SL Benfico, put away a header that gave the Revolution the lead for good in the 43rd minute.

Turgeman put away passes from Peyton Miller in the 21st and 51st minutes, the 22-year-old's first multi-goal game in MLS.


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Tom Barlow opened the scoring in the 13th minute and Kévin Denkey added a goal in the 67th for Cincinnati (9-10-9) Barlow has scored a goal in each of his last three games and Denkey has six of his career-high 17 goals this season in the past four games.

Cincinnati had 59% possession and outshot the Revolution 23-10, 10-5 on target.

Up next Revolution: Hosts Chicago on Saturday.

Cincinnati: Hosts Columbus on Sunday.