FC Cincinnati’s first Western Conference opponent of the season, the Colorado Rapids, came into TQL riding a red-hot start. After 90-plus minutes, the Orange and Blue dowsed the opposition’s run of form to the tune of a 2-1 victory. The match started with both sides coming out firing. In the second minute, Keegan Rosenberry got free in the box from a corner but was unable to direct the ball down on frame. Yuya Kubo took a hopeful stab at goal in the fifth minute, but Rapids keeper Zack Steffen was able to make a comfortable save. The 16th minute is where things got even more chaotic. Collectin ..read more

This league is something else. It’s almost May, and I can’t tell you which teams are good. Of course, this is exactly what MLS wants, so it’s also not a total shock. It makes it really difficult to handicap and pick games each week, though. I didn’t see FC Cincinnati and Austin FC going on the road and getting wins. Meanwhile, the one pick we got right last week, the LA Galaxy, did their best to squander a 3-0 first-half lead and held on to a 4-3 despite playing with 10 men in the second half. Is the Galaxy good? They are at the top of the Western Conference, so I guess you can say that. They ..read more

Just over a quarter of the way through the season, it feels odd previewing a team by their offseason. But no team had as dramatic of an offseason as THE RAPIDS did coming into 2024. In 2021, the Colorado Rapids were the top of the Western Conference and had the second most points in the league. Afterward, their youngsters were sold to European teams, their veteran leadership was struck with long-term injuries and their front office elected to fill the squad, not with exciting players, but with bargain contracts that other teams from MLS no longer wanted. It resulted in the team finishing dead ..read more

 This week we try to pull our heads out of the clouds after a mammoth FC Cincinnati road win. The Rapids come in riding their own wave of momentum and history of success against the Orange & Blue. Matt from Burgundy Wave and Last Word On Soccer gives us 60 minutes of Colorado chaos in half the package and explain how the front office reloaded the roster with American players who didn’t quite succeed in Europe. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Special thanks to this month’s new Patreon signups. Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don’t forget ..read more

Highlights from this week’s show. Coach Gough and Justin Hoyte break down FC Cincinnati’s 2-1 comeback victory on the road over Atlanta United. What made the wingbacks so much more effective in this match? What were the tactical changes that allowed FCC to have more success offensively while not being so porous defensively? The guys also talk about the wisdom of benching Aaron Boupendza, the new rule penalizing injured players that Miles Robinson was subject to, and much more! Follow Coach On Twitter @FCCincyTacTalk On Threads @FCCincyTacTalk On Instagram @FCCincyTacTalk Support Talking Tac ..read more

Highlights from this week’s show. FC Cincinnati shock Atlanta 2-1 coming off two straight losses. Some surprises in the starting lineup and some great results. A new striker in the ranks? Has our DP lost his spot? US Open Cup draw! Lots to discuss! Lets us know what you think! Join us Live Monday at 9pm EST. Get your Apple MLS Season Pass here: https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=cst_mls&itscg=30200&at=1001l3bs5 Leave a note in our comments section. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home – www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise – www.gobeyondexerc ..read more

In a game that was defined by streaks, FC Cincinnati was more interested in breaking them than keeping them going. Heading into the game, Atlanta United were unbeaten at home in 2024 and had been unbeaten in their last nine games on turf.  Those were all broken with FCC coming away with a 2-1 victory in Atlanta. The first half offered many chances, but no one finishing them. Both teams sensed they could use their attacking options to create opportunities for quick direct actions and it was Atlanta proving things right. In the 59th minute, Thiago Almada received the ball at the top of the ..read more

FC Cincinnati will look to find some solid ground after a streak of disappointing results when the team travels to Atlanta for a matchup against the Five Stripes. FCC is currently in the throes of a three-match winless streak, with two of those matches being losses to New York Red Bulls and CF Montreal. For the vast majority of the season, FCC has looked beyond anemic on offense but usually great on defense. Concerning the former, nothing has changed lately, and it has even seemed to get worse. Nobody is passing the ball to striker Aaron Boupendza even though he looks to be getting into some d ..read more

Last week, I got up off the canvas and bounced back with an even week. I felt very strongly that Columbus wouldn’t win in Salt Lake City. Their scoreless draw meant our bet was voided. Charlotte came away with a win in a high-scoring contest. We’re heading into Matchday 10, nearly a third of the season gone, and we’re still learning about these teams each week. Even though I’m down 10 units, there’s still plenty of time to dig out of this hole. Weekend Results: 1-1-1, down 0.7 units Year-to-Date: 5-13-2 down 10.1 units. NOTE: Odds below subject to change ATLANTA UNITED v FC CINCINNATI Atlanta ..read more

Time for more adventures in the Peachtree State! FC Cincinnati has often saved their drama for late against Atlanta United, but does Tyler from Scarves & Spikes think the Five Stripes have the upper hand, or is it déjà vu all over again? Also, tell us more about the tailgate at the Benz! Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Special thanks to this month’s new Patreon signups. Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don’t forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smar ..read more