Just hours after MLS hopefuls FC Cincinnati released their stadium renderings for a proposed 25,000 seat stadium as part of their MLS bid, FCC will host their MLS neighbors in their first ever meeting. Over 20,000 fans look to be ready to witness the inaugural meeting of what could end up becoming a new rivalry, an Open Cup record for most attended match in the Cup history.
The two Ohio sides will both looking for a statement victory in their first ever meeting. FC Cincinnati is the new, noisy neighbors averaging nearly 19,500 in attendance from their seven home games this season.