FC Cincinnati earned their first win at home when they defeated New York City FC 1-0 on March 23. In their first four seasons, Cincinnati’s soccer team had never secured a win against the NYC team. However, their luck changed last year when they beat New York City FC in all three matchups. In their first game against the NYC team, FC Cincinnati cemented their winning streak.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FC Cincinnati’s game against New York City FC.

Photos by John Haggard

A Loveland Frogman flag in the Bailey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A flag with Roman Celentano (GK) | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Starting XI | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
The National Guard representatives presenting our colors for the National Anthem | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A Cincinnati “Matty Nati” flag in the Bailey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Celebratory bubbles from the Bailey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A TIFO leader in the Bailey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Former FCC player Jimmy McLaughlin pulling the sword during pregame festivities | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Former FCC player Jimmy McLaughlin pulling the sword during pregame festivities | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Nick Hagglund signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after his first game back from injury | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano putting a cross into the center of the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano playing the ball into the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Nick Hagglund warming up for his debut following his lengthy injury in 2023 | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta taking a shot inside the 18 | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Aaron Boupendza driving up the middle of the field | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Aaron Boupendza taking a shot on frame | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta driving through two defenders | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
FCC’s Pavel Bucha exchanging his jersey for a flag from his home country | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
FCC’s Pavel Bucha interacting with fans after their 1-0 win over NYCFC | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A young fan asking for Nick Hagglund’s jersey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
The NYCFC goalkeeper showing his frustration with the effort from his teammates | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano playing a ball wide | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller celebrating his goal before it was ruled “offside” after VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Nick Hagglund signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after his first game back from injury | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A group of young FCC fans | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller heading the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta driving towards the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Two TIFO leaders of the Bailey after an exciting win | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A giant flag flying above the Bailey after their 1-0 win over NYCFC | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Aaron Boupendza going up for a contested header | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller giving encouragement to his striker Aaron Boupendza | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender DeAndre Yedlin after a missed opportunity | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A young fan’s sign asking for an FCC player’s jersey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Kipp Keller playing the ball wide | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters in the Bailey celebrating the 1-0 win over NYCFC | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Yuya Kubo driving into the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
A Highlands High School student asking for HHS Alumni, Quimi Ordóñez’s jersey | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano driving towards the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano playing a ball into the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Multiple player of FCC and NYCFC showing their frustrations with an officiating decision | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta celebrating his game-deciding goal | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta celebrating his game-deciding goal | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Sergio Santos after a missed opportunity | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta celebrating his game-deciding goal | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Supporters pre/post game at TQL Stadium rallying on their home team | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Aaron Boupendza faking out the NYCFC defender | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Sergio Santos driving towards the net for a 1v1 with the goalkeeper | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta celebrating his game-deciding goal | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfield Luciano Acosta lunging to tackle and win the challenge | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Striker Sergio Santos trying the take the ball from the NYCFC goalkeeper | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta arguing the overturning of the penalty decision by VAR review | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Matt Miazga playing a ball out of the back | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta taking on the NYCFC backline | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Defender Luca Orellano playing a ball to the other side of the box | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard
Midfielder Luciano Acosta driving past the defender | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | March 23, 2024 Photo: John Haggard