Despite losing to the New York Red Bulls 2-1, FC Cincinnati still had a reason to celebrate in front of a sold-out crowd at TQL Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 4. That night, FC Cincinnati finally got to celebrate winning the Supporters’ Shield for having the best regular season record among the Major League Soccer teams. The Supporters’ Shield is the first trophy won by FC Cincinnati since the team’s inception. According to FC Cincinnati, their loss to the Red Bulls did not impact their first-place ranking.

Keep scrolling to see all the fun that ensued during FC Cincinnati’s celebration at TQL Stadium.

Photos by Bryan Houston

FC Cincinnati won the first major trophy — the 2023 Supporters’ Shield — in the club’s history, and they officially celebrated that accomplishment on Wednesday night | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati founder Jeff Berding congratulates the team | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A young fan shows their FC Cincinnati pride | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters rally in the concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters swell in the TQL Stadium concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta makes his case for a review of a play that would overturn a New York Red Bulls goal | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
The New York Red Bulls are victorious after FC Cincinnati failed to put on any goals in the extra ten minutes | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati forward Yuyu Kubo calls for the referee’s attention as a New York Red Bulls player covers the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A heated exchange as fans protest a call by throwing cans and bottles on the field | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Alvas Powell is focused on the ball as a New York Red Bulls player goes down | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo and New York Reds Bulls defender Sean Nealis face off | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel launches the ball down the pitch | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta scores FC Cincinnati’s only goal of the night on a penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati works to get the ball past New York Red Bulls defender Andrés Reyes | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta enters the game as a substitution | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Aaron Boupendza gets tripped up by a New York Red Bulls player | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati defender Alvas Powell jets past New York Red Bulls player John Tolkin | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Santiago Arias shares a family moment following the ceremony | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta converses with the referee before taking a penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A play stops to check on New York Red Bulls forward Cameron Harper | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta takes in the crowd as a play is reviewed | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters protest a referee’s call | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati fan holds his scarf above his head | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Brandon Vazquez prepares to throw a shirt to the fans | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati fan holds an “All for Cincy” scarf | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati’s Yuyu Kubo encounters the New York Red Bulls’ defense | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati midfielder Álvaro Barreal is down on the play | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
The Supporters’ Shield is handed to Luciano Acosta | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati fan tries to the players’ attention | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters gather in Washington Park | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Drummer sets the pace in the march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Jeff Berding and Carl Lindner III, chief majority owner of FC Cincinnati, shake hands | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo fights for control | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati midfielder Obinna Nwobodo on the attack | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporter playing the cowbell | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza readies a pass FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza is outnumbered FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Santiago Arias and son play after the game | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporters rally in Washington Park | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Young fan tests her skills before the match | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati supporter firing off bubbles | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A celebration with the Supporters’ Shield | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati forward Dominique Badji is flanked | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
The Supporters’ Shield ceremony begins | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati tries to break away from the pack | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Carl Lindner III addresses the crowd | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta takes a shot at goal | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Yerson Mosquera on the attack | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
The sword is pulled from the stone | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Gary the lion runs to the pitch | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Orange smoke billows behind a flag bearer | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Brandon Vazquez thanks the fans | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta takes the stage | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
The fight for air superiority | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Rowdy fans | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati fans holding a Pride flag | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati’s Yuyu Kubo takes a shot | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
Luciano Acosta approaches | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati Starting XI | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A fight for possession | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
A battle for possession | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati fans’ march to the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati celebrates winning the Supporters’ Shield | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati celebrates winning the Supporters’ Shield | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati celebrates winning the Supporters’ Shield | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston
FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023 Photo: Bryan Houston