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FC Cincinnati excelled in preseason, defeating Philadelphia Union 4-1, while Orlando City and New England Revolution faced losses.

FC Cincinnati delivered an impressive performance in their preseason match, defeating the Philadelphia Union 4-1. After conceding an early goal, FC Cincinnati responded with four unanswered strikes, showcasing their attacking prowess. Coach Pat Noonan hailed it as the best performance of the preseason, highlighting the team`s effective passing sequences and individual brilliance. Notable contributions included a goal from Bret Halsey, assisted by Ben Augee, and a final goal from Kenji Mboma Dem, set up by Andrei Chirila. However, the match was marred by a head injury to Kévin Denkey, the club`s new record signing.

Orlando City SC faced a challenging preseason scrimmage against CF Montreal, suffering a 2-1 defeat. Despite a strong performance for much of the match, Orlando City struggled to convert chances, leading to a frustrating loss. The match featured several physical confrontations, including an altercation involving Joel Waterman. Montreal`s goals came from Iankov and Sunusi Ibrahim, while Lodeiro managed to score a late free kick for Orlando City. The team will continue their preseason with upcoming matches against Rhode Island FC and Inter Miami.

In another preseason match, the New England Revolution fell 2-0 to Atlanta United. Despite the loss, the Revolution saw positive signs in fitness and team cohesion, with new signings Ignatius Ganago and Ilay Feingold making their first appearances. Atlanta United`s victory highlighted their attacking capabilities, with Jamal Thiaré scoring from a set piece, showcasing the effectiveness of their training sessions.

LA Galaxy also made headlines by signing Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Sanabria on a five-year deal, bolstering their squad ahead of the season opener against San Diego FC on February 23.

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