On Saturday, FC Cincinnati returned to TQL Stadium to play their first Major League Soccer match at home in over a month. Even without two key FCC players — Luciano Acosta and DeAndre Yedlin — the Orange and Blue managed to secure a 4-1 win against CF Montreal. FCC’s next match will be against “bitter rivals” Columbus Crew on Sept. 14.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FCC’s game against CF Montreal on Aug. 31.

Photos by Justin Sheldon

FCC celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Alvas Powell leaps over slide tackle attempt | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ceremonies ahead of FCC match | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy challenges CF Montreal defense | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
TQL Stadium before gates open to the public | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
New FCC addition Nicholas Gioacchini challenges with a header | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ceremonies ahead of FCC match | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ceremonies ahead of FCC match | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FCC defender Ian Murphy looks for passing options | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Gold corner flags and nets were used for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos greets daughter on the pitch following FCC win | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano and Yuya Kubo celebrate FCC goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos with his signature celebration following scoring a goal for FCC | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
The Bailey celebrates FC Cincinnati goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Chidozie Awaziem salutes The Bailey during warmups | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Gold corner flags and nets were used for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ceremonies ahead of FCC match | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy in discussion with referee after a penalty call on the field was withdrawn | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
The Bailey celebrates FC Cincinnati goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos spending time with adoring FCC fans | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FCC celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Players return to center-pitch after celebrating FCC goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
A moment of silence for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who were fatally injured by a suspected drunk driver | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano touches past CF Montreal defender towards goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Chidozie Awaziem attempts a header from a corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano takes a free kick | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos with his signature celebration following scoring a goal for FCC | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos with his signature celebration following scoring a goal for FCC | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy moments before striking the ball into the net | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos chips ball over outstretched CF Montreal goalkeeper for another FCC goal | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FCC celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Nicholas Gioacchini collects ball for an FCC corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Headed attempt at goal from FCC free kick | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy pleading for a penalty call | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Alvas Powell controlling a lobbed pass from FCC defense | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Nicholas Gioacchini collects ball for an FCC corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano outpaces CF Montreal defender | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FCC celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Ian Murphy speeds down the sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FCC celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Defender Ian Murphy avoids slide tackle | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal | Aug. 31, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon