FC Cincinnati

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati emerged from the passionate soccer community of Cincinnati, Ohio, quickly capturing the city's heart. The club began play in the USL in 2016, shattering attendance records and proving a massive demand for top-tier soccer. This fervent support directly fueled their successful bid for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, which they joined in 2019. Their early MLS years were a struggle, finishing last in the league in their first three seasons, but the club underwent a dramatic transformation. The team's home is the spectacular TQL Stadium, a 26,000-seat soccer-specific venue that opened in 2021 in the West End neighborhood. Its design, featuring a steep, single-tier supporters' end known as "The Bailey," creates an intimidating atmosphere and is widely regarded as one of the best stadiums in MLS. The club's identity is built on resilience and a direct, attacking style of play, often leveraging the pace of wingers and the creativity of its midfielders. FC Cincinnati's notable achievements include winning the USL Regular Season Championship in 2018 and the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2023, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record. This 2023 triumph marked a historic turnaround. Legendary figures in the club's short history include all-time leading scorer Brenner, midfield maestro Luciano Acosta, and fan-favorite goalkeeper Przemysław Tytoń. The fan culture is among the most vibrant in the league, with The Bailey setting a relentless pace for 90 minutes. The club's primary rivalry is the "Hell is Real" derby against Columbus Crew, a fierce contest named after a famous billboard on I-71. Currently, FC Cincinnati is an established force in the Eastern Conference, having reached the MLS Cup Playoffs in consecutive seasons. An interesting fact is that their 2023 Supporters' Shield win made them the first team in MLS history to go from the worst record in the league to the best record in just two seasons.

About FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati is a professional football club based in their region, founded in their inaugural year. FC Cincinnati currently fields a squad of 29 players who compete across competitive league fixtures. There are 5 upcoming matches on the FC Cincinnati fixture list, with live updates and AI-driven match predictions. Browse the full FC Cincinnati schedule, recent form analysis, head-to-head data and AI-powered predictions on this page.