On the field, Evander’s play has been vital for FC Cincinnati, but off the pitch, his quality has become indispensable.

FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 25 of the 2025 MLS season. The MLS All-Star bagged a second-half brac

BOTTOM LINE: Real Salt Lake heads into a matchup against Cincinnati after recording two straight shutout wins. RSL is 5-4-1 in home games. RSL is 4-1-0 when it scores two goals. Cincinnati is 7-4-1 in road games. Cincinnati ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 38 goals led by Evander with 15.

Evander scored his second brace of the week as a banged up FC Cincinnati side secured a 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC.

Columbus Crew were down two goals within five minutes vs FC Cincinnati on the road, but scored four unanswered to secure a victory.