I experienced FC Cincinnati for the first time a week ago. I was blown away. I have never been to a professional soccer game and wasn't sure what to expect. I underestimated the enthusiasm of the Cincinnati soccer fans. The stadium is beautiful and very new and modern. It has lots of good drink and food options for all ages. The stadium is very accessible and easy to navigate. The Bailey, the extreme fan section, was incredible to see! The cheering, drums, band, flags, and smoke was so cool and unexpected. Even though FCC lost, I would recommend this to any person who has yet to go, especially sports fans. I am definitely going to try and get tickets in the Bailey section the next time I go! read more

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Outstanding time FC Cincinnati game. 2 -1 victory. It is a must event in Cincinnati. read more

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It's cool don't get me wrong, great seats everywhere, cheap, but the team sucks booty as of 2025

FC Cincinnati is one of the newest teams in Major League Soccer, joining MLS beginning with the 2019 season. The team was a member of the USL (United Soccer League) three seasons prior. In its first two full seasons in MLS, the club has finished last in both the Eastern Conference standings and overall league standings. Obviously, not a good start. As a new expansion team, it's possible to have success right away. An example that comes to mind is Atlanta United FC who won the MLS Cup in only the club's second year of existence (2018). It's also hard to win right out the gate as a new team in any sport, so Cincinnati's results thus far aren't surprising. The team's president is Jeff Berding. Before joining FC Cincinnati in 2015, he worked for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals for over 19 years. His last title with the Bengals was Director of Sales & Public Affairs. Before that, he worked as a Cincinnati city council member for over five years. The team owner is Cincinnati-based American Financial Group co-CEO Carl Linder III. Midfielder Allan Cruz is currently the franchise leader in goals scored. Forward/midfielder Yuya Kubo led the team in goals scored (3) in 2020. Both Cruz and Kubo played for their national teams, Costa Rica and Japan, respectively. FC Cincinnati is the first MLS club for both. FC Cincinnati's home is TQL Stadium which opened in West End this year, brand new for the 2021 season. The stadium was built for FC Cincinnati and has a seating capacity of 26,000, making it one of the biggest soccer-specific venues in MLS. In 2021, season tickets started at $325 and went up to $900 for 17 home games. Favorable fan pricing. For matchday parking, rideshare, and public transportation info, visit https://www.fccincinnati.com/parking. read more

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Gary sucks and should be fired. I train and know ledesma. He told me to wait at the end and we got stopped by Gary. Even Gary's workers said it was weird why he was so pissy. He needs to be fired. I don't want to go to the games anymore. Just because of him​ read more

Not to be confused with FC Cynthia-Nasty, which is named after a really bad girl I know named Cyndi. Cincinnati are brand new team in MLS, and immediately are creating a very intense rivalry with Columbus, who have been around forever. Part of the rivalry comes from the political differences: Columbus is more left wing, and Cinci is the only large city on Ohio that is fairly Republican - shame on them. It's a natural rivalry it from two cities that are just down the highway from each other, the two cities that often get overlooked in Ohio terms, which tends to focus mainly on Cleveland and NE Ohio since it's such a major urban center. So I welcome it very much, and I think it's a great idea to give Ohio a second-team so that they can be rivals and create a real competition between the two. Having said that, they haven't really established themselves as of yet, and I think that they'll have a long way to go in order to do so. Columbus is a founding member and has so much history already - Cinci has none. But I hope they manage to do that and I give them lots of credit in their attempts to become an MLS Powerhouse like Columbus Crew have been on and off for a long time. read more

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The new TQL stadium is impressive. To watch the game, there is not a bad seat in the house. As season ticket holders that attended games at Nippert, we are impressed all around. Finally, I'm not waiting 10-15 minutes for a beer or to use the restroom. The beer selection and food options are a thousand times better. In the First Financial Club, the beers on tap and atmosphere is terrific. The food is okay in the club. I tried smothered fries and the fries were terribly over cooked. The brisket on top was good though. On the main concourse, my husband got Buffalo chicken nachos and they were very good. Looking forward to full capacity in the near future. Even at 1/3, the Bailey is loud. At full capacity, it will rock this place. read more

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As a season ticket holder from day 1 and a huge supporter and fan, I'm disgusted that FCC's owners banned a reporter for two weeks for no reason? They wanted her to write what they wanted to be told? SMH. Bad look FCC. Two articles in the Enquirer about how pathetic this was and what a bad look. FCC? Do better. read more

Why have I not gone to a game sooner? I'm a big sports fan but have never really been into soccer. I finally went to a pre-season FC game and loved it! The sports action was great and really the crowd made it so much fun! Felt like I was at a big time World Cup event! If there was that much energy pre-season I can't wait to go to some games that count! I am definitely hooked! This team is truly what the city needs, as long as they can stave off the Cincy sports curse! read more

FC Cincinnati - Sitting in "The Bailey" - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This one has a special place in my heart and I must say up front, I had never been a soccer fan in the past. I had never played as a kid, watched it on TV, nor ever had been to a match. In fact, I didn't even know the rules for the most part. That was in 2016. We signed up our little boy who had turned 3 to a coed soccer team at the YMCA. In an attempt to understand the game and be able to teach him we started watching broadcasts together of the FC Cincy games on TV. From then on I was hooked and started regularly attending matches. The first thing to know is, soccer can actually be exciting to watch! At the time of this review, FC Cincinnati has won a bid to move from the USL into the MLS, the difference is the equivalent of moving from Florence Freedom to Reds MLB. This was not an arbitrary thing. Something magical happened in Cincinnati with its supporters. The team routinely draws 20,000+ loyal fans per game so when you are there, every game has a World Cup or playoff feel. For around $20 you can join one of the various supporter groups like the Pride, Die Innenstadt, Auxilia One, or Bailey Bastards to name a few. They meet up for drinks and meeting and hanging out together before matches. If you want to feel like a real soccer hooligan you can take part in the groups march in before the match where they all meet up and march into Nippert Stadium as one, flags and TIFOs waving and megphones roaring with team chants. "FC CINCY! THE ORANGE AND BLUE! THE BAILEY SINGS, AS ONE FOR YOU!" While the team will be moving into an MLS stadium in 2021 (currently being built), right now matches are hosted at Nippert Stadium, where the UC Bearcats play collegiate football in the heart of the University of Cincinnati campus. One thing of mention, there are no bad seats/views at Nippert. General admission tickets are only $10! (will increase slightly in MLS). If you want to really feel the roar and excitement at the highest level, you can sit in the section called "The Bailey" at the one end of the field. This is where the most raucous and enthusiastic fans stand, chant, play drums, light blue and orange smoke bombs and truly become the 12th man on the pitch! The best part about this club is the accessibility and family friendliness. You can take any age kid to a match and know they will be safe, have fun, and not get into a fight or covered in beer like at a Bengals game. Even at a large rivalry match, like when they play Louisville, you will be hard pressed to see anyone swearing (outside of the Bailey). You can also bank on knowing that in around 90 minutes, the match will be over, unlike baseball or football. After matches conclude, kids and fans can go down to the wall that separates the stands from the field and as the players finish their showers, they will come back out on the field and sign autographs and take pictures with the fans, sometimes for over an hour. In a nutshell, this is what makes FC Cincinnati so great. It is an exciting, family friendly atmosphere, fan interaction and involvement, accessibility to players, and right now, a team that has not lost a game in the last 3 months! (Compare that to anything in Cincinnati called a sports team). Tall cans of beer are $9, but you can bring in 1 bottle of water per person and we have brought snacks for the kids and other things in without any hassle from security. This team has a special place in my heart. I have gotten to know the team members and staff, my son has gotten to play on the field and meet players via the kids club, and both of my boys have a passion for soccer because of their experiences with this club! Please go if you haven't, but be warned....once you witness what the city/fans/team have created here, you will be hooked. UPDATE: I just realized this was supposed to be a review of the FC Cincy sports shop. I cannot personally vouch for the shop except to say I have done plenty of only orders of shirts, dog collars, decals and the like and they have always been great with communication and orders arrive within about 2 days! Cincy Shirts is also a great shop if you need FCC themed apparel. read more

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Wow, what an amazing experience, wonderful field and not a bad seat in the house. I took my nephew from Spain to see an American Soccer team and he had a wonderful time. I honestly didn't know Cincinnati even had a team until I started looking for Ohio tickets, so I was excited there was a team so close to home. I've never been a huge soccer fan, I don't even know the rules. But, my nephew really enjoyed it, but of course, to him, Spanish Soccer is the best. I was surprised though that there were​ limited food choices. We went thinking to just eat at the stadium, but unless you are a Frisch's fan, there really wasn't any real food there to eat. If you are beer lover, then this is the place to get real, local beer. There were so many options it was nice to see a sporting venue supporting local, small businesses. This area is enormous and allowed for a gay pride parade through the whole outside of the stadium, without really disturbing the ones that aren't really supporters. So, the best of both worlds. I loved it. The game, well, that was something else. Cincinnati didn't win, but I will be back this summer for some more action. read more

great stadium for a soccer match but no water cups on a very hot night. Even pay cor stadium gives out free water cups.

What can be said for the most exciting new fan event to hit Cincy since the Stingers. Wire to wire excitement and the Nippert Stadium is a great venue. I hope they see fit to keep it there. Just right for 30k+ crazy fans looking for a goal. Hoping MLS is in our future but definitely a good time at the game. read more

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FCC. Only the best team in Cincinnati!! Yup, I said it. Come at me. The games are fun, exciting, and full of energy. Tickets are super reasonable and all great views of the non-stop actions. This is the team Cincy deserves! read more

FC Cincinnati - Open Cup! - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

What an amazing experience. FC Cincinnati will be one of the next MLS teams. With 30,000+ in attendance some games, the crowd really makes this experience. Awesome local craft beer and great food. Pretty much any seat at Nippert is a good seat. Season ticket holder for 2018! read more

FC Cincinnati - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Officially I am a sporting Kansas City fan, but I was visiting my family recently and my dad wanted to go to a soccer game and I wanted to introduce him to some soccer culture. Thanks so much for giving him a great experience. We found your supporters group and walked with them to the game. The pre matching prep and cheer was great! We sat near the supporters and had an amazing time! The base support is great, my dad is now a fan! I'm excited to see how fc cinci develops down the road in their new stadium! read more

If you are local or visiting Cincinnati check out a FCC game! The energy is nothing I ever felt at any other sporting event. These gams are family friendly and affordable. The experience doesn't take up your whole day and you can be home in time to put the kids to bed. Go FC Cincinnati! read more

Visiting from out of town, and our family brought us to a soccer game. Loved it and hope to come back!

Great customer service. Courtney was quick to respond over phone and email, super accommodating, and was able to meet my request! Can't wait to go to more games! read more

I highly recommend catching an FC Cincinnati game! We attended the US Open Cup Game vs Chicago Fire at Nippert Stadium and loved the local energy for the team. Great Soccer!! read more