On Saturday night, FC Cincinnati’s season ended with a devastating loss against New York City FC in a series of penalty kicks during game three of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series. This is the first time that FC Cincinnati has been defeated during Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs in three years.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FC Cincinnati’s game on Saturday.

Photos by Justin Sheldon

Luciano Acosta dejected after missed opportunity | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
TQL Stadium – MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati fans march through the stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Pre-game fireworks at TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans approach TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad looks towards goal | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans encourage New York City FC players ahead of corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad scores penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati players look on during a tense penalty kick shootout | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans celebrate successful penalty kick goal | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano receives instruction from referee ahead of penalty kicks | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta is seen during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Chidozie Awaziem battles for head ball | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta leaps for head ball | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Teenage Hadebe is seen during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Obinna Nwobodo is seen during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano outstretched to bring ball to safety | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer ahead of kickoff during MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta looks towards goal during MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta looks for passing options | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta attempts to dribble past defender | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta looks on intently during a tense penalty kick shootout | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Chidozie Awaziem gives chase to New York City FC attacker | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano concedes penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta hypes up the crowd following successful penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad fending off defender during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Match official Drew Fischer is seen during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta argues for a foul – MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan giving instructions to Yuya Kubo | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano looks back at The Bailey for support | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
New York City FC traveling fans celebrate win and advancement in the MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano is seen during game three of the first round of MLS Cup playoffs | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans celebrate successful penalty kick goal | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Chidozie Awaziem pleads his case to referee Drew Fischer | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati players look on during a tense penalty kick shootout | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
DeAndre Yedlin is substituted off during second half | FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Nov. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon