ADDITION TO THE SOCCER CLUB. WITH THE NEW SEASON COMES NEW FLAVOR TO THE FOOD AND THE BEVERAGES THERE AT TQL. THAT’S RIGHT. AND NEW MERCH TO KICK OFF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. I GOT A CHANCE TO SAMPLE SOME OF THE FOOD THAT FANS WILL ENJOY AT TQL THIS YEAR. SUE RODMAN CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF FC CINCINNATI WITH A WINNING CULTURE ON AND OFF THE PITCH. IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THERE’S A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE BECAUSE OF WHAT WE DO HERE. YOU KNOW THERE’S A GREAT EXPERIENCE OUT ON THE PITCH. THE BOYS BRING IT EVERY, EVERY MATCH. SO WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT WE BRING DO OUR BEST TO BRING IT ON OUR SIDE TO TQL STADIUM. EXECUTIVE CHEF SHELDON MORGAN DEBUTS SAMPLES OF IN-HOUSE CRAFTED SPECIALTY FOODS THAT WILL BE OFFERED TO FANS THIS SEASON, INCLUDING ROTATING VENDORS FROM FINDLAY MARKET TO A BARN, KITCHEN. ALFIO’S AND NATION BARN KITCHEN. BLAZE SMOKED MEAT IS FABULOUS. IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE NEW ITEMS THAT WE HAVE. AND THE CHICKEN SANDWICH YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH JUST A NICE CHICKEN SANDWICH. FINE DINING MEETS THE SPORTS WORLD. CHEF MORGAN WORKED WITH LOCAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS TO COME UP WITH NEW ITEMS THAT WORK IN PLAY IN THE STADIUM SETTING. MORGAN SAYS HE ALSO WANTED TO INCLUDE THE RICH FLAVORS OF COUNTRIES THAT MAKE THE SPORT GREAT. THAT INCLUDES DISHES LIKE CAULIFLOWER TIKKA MASALA, LOADED HOT METS, ALFIO’S, EMPANADAS AND ARGENTINE NACHOS. AFTER EVERY GAME LAST SEASON, THEY SENT OUT RANDOM REVIEWS TO FANS, AND MORGAN SAYS THEY LISTENED TO WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY. WE READ THROUGH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE, AND WE TAKE THEM ALL TO HEART AND WE LOOK AT THEM AND SAY, ALL RIGHT, WHAT CAN WE DO BETTER? HOW CAN WE MAKE THESE GUYS HAPPIER THE NEXT TIME THEY COME? SO WHETHER YOU’RE AT THE CONCESSION IN THE CLUB SEATS OR LIVING THE SUITE LIFE, THE FOOD EXPERIENCE THIS SEASON AT TQL WILL BE TOP NOTCH. WELL, THERE IS ALSO SPECIAL MERCHANDISE FOR THE CLUB’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY, INCLUDING A POLO. FCC KIT AND SCARF, AND ALSO A SWEATSHIRT WITH THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO. THIS NEW MERCH WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE TEAM
FC Cincinnati plays in its first match of the regular season tonight: What to expect
The orange and blue kick off their first match of the regular season Saturday night. The game will be played at 7:30 p.m. at TQL Stadium against the New York Red Bulls, who were the runner-ups in last year’s MLS Cup.This will be the team’s first season since 2020 without MVP and star player Luciano “Lucho” Acosta. Now, newly acquired Brazilian midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira, formerly of the Portland Timbers, will take his place.In addition, Togolese forward Kévin Denkey was also recruited by the team during the offseason for a league-wide record sum of money, providing yet another boost to the team’s already incredibly high-powered offense.Also on the front lines, after staging lengthy practice holdouts during the offseason, star forwards Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano could also potentially be seeing their return to the field. Orellano recently signed an extension with the team that will last until 2029. However, the team has not confirmed specifically whether both men would play on Saturday.This will be FC Cincinnati’s second official match of the year. Earlier this week, the team got off to a strong start in the Concacaf Champions Cup by beating Honduran club FC Motagua 4-1.The team already has high expectations to live up to this season. Power rankings from MLS’s website currently estimate FC Cincinnati to be the fifth-strongest club of the league’s 30 teams. It is listed above its regional rival, the Columbus Crew, which is ranked seventh.Additionally, the 2025 season will also see the introduction of the league’s newest team, San Diego FC.For those going to the game, prepare to bundle up. Temperatures will start out in the low 30s at kickoff before dipping into the high 20s by the end of the match.On TV, the game can only be watched with an MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. It will not be aired elsewhere.Cincinnati opens as slight favorites against the Red Bulls in betting odds.
The orange and blue kick off their first match of the regular season Saturday night.
The game will be played at 7:30 p.m. at TQL Stadium against the New York Red Bulls, who were the runner-ups in last year’s MLS Cup.
This will be the team’s first season since 2020 without MVP and star player Luciano “Lucho” Acosta. Now, newly acquired Brazilian midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira, formerly of the Portland Timbers, will take his place.
In addition, Togolese forward Kévin Denkey was also recruited by the team during the offseason for a league-wide record sum of money, providing yet another boost to the team’s already incredibly high-powered offense.
Also on the front lines, after staging lengthy practice holdouts during the offseason, star forwards Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano could also potentially be seeing their return to the field. Orellano recently signed an extension with the team that will last until 2029. However, the team has not confirmed specifically whether both men would play on Saturday.
This will be FC Cincinnati’s second official match of the year. Earlier this week, the team got off to a strong start in the Concacaf Champions Cup by beating Honduran club FC Motagua 4-1.
The team already has high expectations to live up to this season. Power rankings from MLS’s website currently estimate FC Cincinnati to be the fifth-strongest club of the league’s 30 teams. It is listed above its regional rival, the Columbus Crew, which is ranked seventh.
Additionally, the 2025 season will also see the introduction of the league’s newest team, San Diego FC.
For those going to the game, prepare to bundle up. Temperatures will start out in the low 30s at kickoff before dipping into the high 20s by the end of the match.
On TV, the game can only be watched with an MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. It will not be aired elsewhere.
Cincinnati opens as slight favorites against the Red Bulls in betting odds.
