Photos: FC Cincinnati Becomes East 1 Group Winner in Leagues Cup
FC Cincinnati's Leagues Cup game against New York City FC on Monday night was about as nail-biting as it gets. Just when it appeared as though FC Cincinnati was going to lose their match 0-2 against New York City FC, they managed to come back (and then some), scoring four goals in over ten minutes. With a 4-2 win against New York City FC under their belt, FC Cincinnati is now the East 1 group winner. On Friday, FC Cincinnati will host a game against Mexico's Santos Laguna — a game FC Cincinnati is favored to win — as they progress in the Leagues Cup.
Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FC Cincinnati's game against New York City FC.
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The March makes its final approach to TQL Stadium ahead of Leagues Cup clash | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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The March makes its final approach to TQL Stadium ahead of Leagues Cup clash | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans take pictures with FC Cincinnati mascot "Gary" ahead of Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans take pictures with FC Cincinnati mascot "Gary" ahead of Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans take pictures with FC Cincinnati mascot "Gary" ahead of Leagues Cup match. | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans arriving to TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati's Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans arriving to TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati's Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Fans arriving to TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati's Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Kevin Kelsey takes a shot at goal | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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The March makes its final approach to TQL Stadium ahead of Leagues Cup clash | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Obinna Nwobodo pleads his case to the referee | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Contested header in front of FC Cincinnati's goal | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Yamil Asad warming up before kick-off | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Kipp Keller holds off NYCFC defender | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Ian Murphy with a quick glance behind to track NYCFC defender | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Bret Halsey distributes the ball toward goal | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Goalkeeper Paul Walters looks downfield at developing play | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Goalkeeper Paul Walters taking a goal kick for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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Coach Pat Noonan in discussion with Kevin Kelsey | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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NYCFC player receives yellow card and helps Gerardo Valenzuela to his feet | FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC | Aug. 5, 2024
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