The FC
Bouncing Back
FC Cincinnati bounced back from a disappointing Hell is Real to put in maybe the team's best performance of the season en route to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Here's what looked better:
Nate Gilman
The FC
Pressure
FC Cincinnati's struggles against Columbus' pressure and why the team maybe needs to move on from the Pavel Bucha as wing back experiment
The FC
Before the Second Act
FC Cincinnati is just about back to playing competitive games, so here's a quick refresher on what we've seen already and what might be to come.
Washington Spirit
Trinity Rodman's Level Up
In a set up prioritizing control, Trinity Rodman's game has evolved playing on the left side of the Washington Spirit's attack.
The FC
Preseason 2.0
What we learned, and didn't learn, from FC Cincinnati's friendly with Burnley FC in the team's preseason 2.0.
The FC
In Search of Defensive Answers
A deep dive on what's gone wrong defensively for FC Cincinnati so far in 2026 and where the team can go from here.
Washington Spirit
Control: A New Look (and Approach) in Midfield
Digging into the Washington Spirit's midfield so far in 2026.
The FC
Sitting Deeper
Trying to make sense of Dado Valenzuela's 2026 season so far and what's next
The FC
Checking In (1/3 Edition)
Takeaways from the first third-ish of FC Cincinnati's 2026 season.
The FC
Defensive Disconnect
Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.
The FC
Trade Offs
Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals
Washington Spirit
Options
How Adrian González might be setting up the Spirit's depth chart at striker