FC CINCINNATI (4-0-2, 14 POINTS, 1ST EASTERN CONFERENCE) vs. PHILADELPHIA UNION (2-3-1, 7 POINTS, 8TH EASTERN CONFERENCE)
FC CINCINNATI FOUNDATION NIGHT
PRESENTED BY CLEVELAND-CLIFFS
FC Cincinnati host Philadelphia Union this Saturday, April 8, looking to make it four wins in four games at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinal match.
Saturday's match has been announced as a sellout. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to TQL Stadium.
Saturday’s match will stream exclusively on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. Visit here for more information on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Saturday is FC Cincinnati Foundation Night. Fans at the game, and any person in the state of Ohio, can purchase 50/50 Raffle tickets to support the Foundation. All tickets can be purchased online at FCCincinnati5050.com or on the official FC Cincinnati app.
50/50 RAFFLE BENEFITTING FC CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
Be sure to check out tables at Washington Park and on the concourse by E2 for more information and ways to help out the cause of the FC Cincinnati Foundation. More information about the Foundation and its key programs can be found at FCCincinnati.com/Community.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, fans in the state of Ohio can purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets to support the FC Cincinnati Foundation! All tickets can be purchased online at FCCincinnati5050.com or on the official FC Cincinnati app.
The 50/50 Raffle will be benefitting the FC Cincinnati Foundation and help fund its key programs: Soccer Unites, Mini Soccer Pitch Builds, West End Pride, and Learning Is Cool as the Foundation works to improve the lives of children in our region through soccer.
Raffle Tickets are one for $10, 10 for $20, 50 for $50 and 200 for $100. No tickets are purchased in-person or with cash, and the raffle closes at the 75th minute of Saturday’s game. The winning ticket will be announced post-match at FCCincinnati5050.com and on FCCF social media channels.
WASHINGTON PARK ACTIVATIONS
Head over to Washington Park at 4:30 p.m. as the pre-match party gets started with free activities including:
- Player autographs
- Live music from The Hangovers
- FCC inflatables
- Face painting and balloons
- FIFA Station
- Games including Snooker Ball and the Striker Challenge
- Team Store pop-up with select team merchandise for purchase
- Beer, wine, hard seltzer and drink specials for purchase at The Porch
At 6:30 p.m., fans can join the high-energy march into the stadium with smoke, drums and chants!
Jason Owens will perform pre-match on the East Plaza of TQL Stadium, presented by Fretboard Brewing Company. Inside TQL Stadium, special pre-match happy hour pricing will include $2 off all alcohol at the Coors Light Corner and Heineken bars. The new Das Boot, a 22-ounce beer soccer boot replica cup will be available at all draft beer locations in the stadium.
ARRIVING AND ENTERING TQL STADIUM
Read below for more information regarding new parking options, the stadium’s updated clear bag policy, and new NFC Ticketing:
New Parking Options
A new temporary single-match parking option is currently available at the Temporary North Surface Lot. Plan ahead for matchday with our Parking Information.
Bag Policy
TQL Stadium has updated its Clear Bag Policy. Learn more about the policy at fccincinnati.com/matchday/bagpolicy.
NFC Ticketing
In addition to mobile ticketing, FC Cincinnati and SeatGeek will be utilizing NFC Ticketing (Near Field Communication) at all stadium gates and entrances. Fans can add their ticket to Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch and simply tap their device at the reader at the gate to enter the stadium. Learn more with our Mobile Ticketing Information.
Visit HERE for more information regarding what to know this season at TQL Stadium! Fans should be sure to be in their seats shortly before kickoff as Gary gets things started with the pre-match ritual in the Northwest corner of the stadium!
TUNE-IN TO FC CINCINNATI WEEKLY ON WCPO 9
To break down last Saturday’s match against Miami and look ahead to preview the matchup with Philadelphia, tune in to FC Cincinnati Weekly on WCPO 9 this Friday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Every week, FC Cincinnati fans will see previews and analysis of the club’s next opponents, previous match recaps, profiles of players, coaches, fans and league news.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL MOBILE APP
Download FC Cincinnati’s new official mobile app, available now for download on iOS and Android devices! The FC Cincinnati app keeps fans closer than ever to the action and include real time push notifications, news, ticket information and more!
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
Saturday’s match will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app and over the radio locally on ESPN 1530. On Apple TV, Chris Wittyngham and Lori Lindsey will have the call in English and Jose Hernandez and Pablo Marino will broadcast the match in Spanish. Tom Gelehrter and Kevin McCloskey will have the call on radio, and with the match being at home, fans watching on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV will have the option to switch to the local home radio broadcast as their audio source.
MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app is the only place to watch every FC Cincinnati match during the 2023 season, including playoffs, with no blackouts or restrictions. A subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is included with a full-season ticket membership (one per account). Subscribe Now or visit the Season Ticket Member FAQ.
For more information, visit FCCincinnati.com/SeasonPass.
Visit HERE for more information regarding FC Cincinnati’s radio broadcasts.
