FC Cincinnati, NYCFC series to be decided by penalty kicks. FC Cincinnati out-shot NYCFC, 15-5. They might have deserved to advance in this series, and they still can, but their f

A scoreless deadlock in regulation gave way to a penalty kick shootout, and the sequence served as a worthy showcase for two U.S. men’s national team hopefuls in goal: Matt Freese of NYCFC and Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano.

FC Cincinnati can end this series and give itself a three-week break with a win. NYCFC is trying to force this series back to Cincinnati. The turnout in the stands seems pretty solid for the home side.