Cincinnati, Inter Miami and MLS
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F C Cincinnati finished a rough weekend for local teams at home, losing to Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference semifinals. That followed losses downtown by the Bengals and University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team, and a loss by UC football at Nippert Stadium in the national spotlight.
Inter Miami dominates FC Cincinnati 4-0 to advance to Eastern Conference final as coach Mascherano makes surprising lineup decision with Luis Suarez.
Inter Miami picked up a 4–0 win against higher-seeded FC Cincinnati thanks to a masterclass from Lionel Messi.
A loss in the conference semi-finals has FC Cincinnati fans feeling down in the moment but hopeful for the future.
Robinson returned to Cincinnati from a successful trip with the U.S. Men's National Team, which made headlines with their friendly wins against Paraguay and Uruguay. Robinson is projected by many pundits to be on the final American roster that plays in the World Cup next summer.
Cincinnati's planning commission is set to review the final plan for FC Cincinnati's mixed-use development in the West End.
Inter Miami failed to beat FC Cincinnati during the 2025 MLS regular season, losing 3-0 away and drawing 0-0 at home without Jordi Alba and Messi on the pitch for the second confrontation.
FC Cincinnati will begin its 34-game regular season schedule on Feb. 21 against Atlanta United FC at TQL Stadium. Major League Soccer announced the full 2026 regular season schedule for FC Cincinnati.