FC Cincinnati drew 2-2 with Charlotte FC after leading 2-0 at halftime. Cincinnati is now 4-4-4 in the MLS Eastern Conference. Evander and Kevin Denkey scored for Cincinnati in the first half. Charlotte scored two goals early in the second half. Cincinnati's coach, Pat Noonan, noted the team's strong performance, but the importance of the 10-minute lapse that led to Charlotte's comeback. Cincinnati's next match is against Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi. Cincinnati is now unbeaten in its last six games.