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FC Cincinnati starts season

By: Brendan Burris ~Staff Writer~ FC Cincinnati (FCC) kicked off the 2017 season this past weekend with a narrow 2-1 road defeat to the Charleston Battery, starting the team’s second season on a negative note. FCC had more possession throughout the course of the matchup but was unable to take advantage of its opportunities. The team put just five of 14 total shots on target, as opposed to eight of 17 from Charleston. A 70th minute penalty kick gave Charleston the victory, vaulting FCC off the wrong foot in the infancy of their season. New offseason signee Dibjy Fall, who … Continue reading FC Cincinnati starts season

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A Successful Start for FC Cincinnati

By: Donald Menke ~Staff Writer~ FC Cincinnati has only been in existence since Aug. 12, 2015, but it has been a very good year for the young franchise. The club plays at Nippert Stadium and has made substantial progress since it was founded. Currently, FC Cincy is in third place in the United Soccer League with 42 points. They are five points behind current leaders Louisville City FC and New York Red Bulls II, who each have 47. Even though it’s only been one year, FC Cincy has managed to develop a few rivalries. One is Louisville City FC, which … Continue reading A Successful Start for FC Cincinnati