FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Active Est. 2015
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TQL Stadium

1501 Central Parkway

About

FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio, led by controlling owner Carl H. Lindner III. Founded in 2015, the club joined MLS in 2019 and plays at TQL Stadium in the West End.

History

2015: Founded (August 12) to compete in the United Soccer League 2016: Begins play at Nippert Stadium 2018: Awarded an MLS expansion franchise (May 29); wins the USL regular-season title; draws a USL-record 31,478 (September 29) 2019: First MLS season 2021: Opens the $250 million TQL Stadium (May 16) 2023: Wins the MLS Supporters' Shield; Pat Noonan named MLS Coach of the Year

Club News

NWSL commissioner pushes back on Racing Louisville FC move to Cincinnati

WKRC Cincinnati · Oct. 18, 2026

Discussions between the NWSL and Soccer Holdings, LLC continue

MLS NEXT Cup Makes Greater Cincinnati the Epicenter of Youth Soccer in 2027

FC Cincinnati · Oct. 5, 2026

Three venues across Cincinnati will host the MLS NEXT Cup in June

Trophy Cabinet

Honors won by this club's teams

MLS Supporters' Shield MLS Supporters' Shield FC Cincinnati · Major League Soccer
2023
Regular season champions Regular season champions FC Cincinnati · USL Championship
2018

Rivalries

Hell is Real vs Columbus Crew Dirty River Derby vs Louisville City FC

Leagues

Leagues this club has competed in

Major League Soccer MLS Next Pro USL Championship

Team History

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