Photos: FC Cincinnati Celebrates Historic Achievement During Wednesday's Game

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.

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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
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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
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FC Cincinnati founder Jeff Berding congratulates the team | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati founder Jeff Berding congratulates the team | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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A young fan shows their FC Cincinnati pride | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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A young fan shows their FC Cincinnati pride | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati supporters rally in the concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati supporters rally in the concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati supporters swell in the TQL Stadium concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati supporters swell in the TQL Stadium concourse | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel launches the ball down the pitch | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel launches the ball down the pitch | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Luciano Acosta enters the game as a substitution | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Luciano Acosta enters the game as a substitution | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Aaron Boupendza gets tripped up by a New York Red Bulls player | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Aaron Boupendza gets tripped up by a New York Red Bulls player | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati defender Alvas Powell jets past New York Red Bulls player John Tolkin | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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FC Cincinnati defender Alvas Powell jets past New York Red Bulls player John Tolkin | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Santiago Arias shares a family moment following the ceremony | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Santiago Arias shares a family moment following the ceremony | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Luciano Acosta converses with the referee before taking a penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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Luciano Acosta converses with the referee before taking a penalty kick | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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A play stops to check on New York Red Bulls forward Cameron Harper | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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A play stops to check on New York Red Bulls forward Cameron Harper | FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls | Oct. 4, 2023
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