FC Cincinnati burst on the American soccer scene in 2016 playing the USL (now USL Championship). There, they dominated every measure. Six of their players won First Team USL honors. Coach Alan Koch won the 2018 Coach of the Year as they won the Commissioner’s Cup. FCC’s attendance started off on par with lower tier MLS sides. It ended with a USL record average of 25,717 — better than all but three teams (the last three champions, it so happens). Everything about Cinci’s life in USL was great. Now they step up to MLS and will attempt to carry their banner into a league with better players.
Sounders vs. FC Cincinnati: Three Questions
