The first Hell is Real Derby of 2022 is here. After 19 matches, the MLS regular season matchup between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati takes place at Lower.com Field Sunday night.
There are big questions for both teams. For Cincinnati, can the team adjust without midfielder and June’s MLS Player of the Month Luciano Acosta who is out due to suspension? For the Black & Gold, is this the match where striker Cucho Hernández gets his first start? Also, can Hernández keep up the clip of performances he’s had in his first two matches, scoring three goals in just over 70 minutes?