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Columbus and Cincinnati soccer fans can unite over World Cup qualification hosting

Wednesday morning, the soccer fans in the state of Ohio got huge news. Massive Report editor Patrick Murphy confirmed through multiple sources that Lower.com Field in Columbus will host the United States Men’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Costa Rica on Oct. 13. Shortly after, it was officially announced that TQL Stadium in Cincinnati will host the Nov. 12 match between the U.S. and Mexico.

It will be the first time both stadiums host international soccer games with each being a marquee match for the USMNT’s road to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after missing the 2018 competition in Russia.