{
  "id": 13623531,
  "title": "Kevin Denkey scores two goals to spark Cincinnati to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kevin-denkey-scores-two-goals-to-spark-cincinnati-to-3-1-victory-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:51:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/10/10/kevin-denkey-scores-two-goals-to-spark-cincinnati-to-3-1-victory-over-atlanta-united"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin Denkey scored twice in the second half to lead FC Cincinnati to a 3-1 win over Atlanta United in a crucial MLS match on Saturday night. The Cincinnati team, which had not won in six matches, ended a six-game losing streak with the victory.\n\nThe match began scoreless in the first half. Denkey put FC Cincinnati ahead in the 52nd minute, giving the team a 1-0 lead. Tom Barlow and David Douděra provided assists for Denkey's goal.\n\nMiguel Almirón equalized for Atlanta United in the 69th minute with a goal. Kyle Smith set up Barlow for the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute. Denkey scored again in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure the victory.\n\nDenkey has netted 16 goals this season, an improvement from last year when he had 15 goals in his first 29 league appearances. Barlow has scored eight goals and provided four assists this season, both career highs. Evan Louro kept a clean sheet in his third start in goal for Cincinnati, recording his eighth career shutout.\n\nLucas Hoyos made one save for Atlanta United, who ended a three-match unbeaten run and dropped to 4-8-2 at home. Cincinnati improved to 2-7-6 on the road, ending a three-game losing streak overall. The team beat Atlanta United 2-0 at home to complete their sweep of the season opener.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Denkey scores twice in second half",
    "FC Cincinnati ends six-game losing streak",
    "Denkey has 16 goals this season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The win snaps Cincinnati's six-game losing streak and propels them past Atlanta United, with Denkey's form this season underlining his growing threat and Barlow's career-best contributions also boosting his team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}