The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast

FC Cincinnati closes out the 2026 regular season with a deflating 2-0 loss to Nashville SC, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference and setting up a road Wild Card matchup against Orlando City. We break down the loss, review FCC's season, discuss the franchise-record 67 goals scored and 75 conceded, preview the playoffs and keys to a deep run, recap Nashville's historic campaign and MLS award voting, and cover the latest FC Cincinnati news, Cards of the Week, Jersey Swap, and USMNT Concacaf Nations League preview.

FC Cincinnati clinched its fifth consecutive MLS Cup Playoff appearance with a 1-0 win over Philadelphia, but is this team peaking at the right time, and is making the playoffs enough for 2026? We break down the Miami draw, FCC's recent form, whether this team can close out games, the latest MLS news, and preview a massive Decision Day matchup against Nashville SC.

We break down back-to-back FC Cincinnati wins over D.C. United, Nick Hagglund making club history, Evander's MLS record, the players-only meeting after Hell Is Real, FCC's playoff push, and what changed defensively for the Orange and Blue. Plus, we're discussing what is going on around the MLS, and previewing two massive upcoming matchups against Inter Miami and Philadelphia.

FC Cincinnati suffers a historically bad week with back-to-back losses to New England and Columbus, raising serious questions about Pat Noonan, the defense, and the club’s playoff chances. Join The Flyin Lion Podcast LIVE tonight at 8:30 PM ET on Chatterbox Sports YouTube as we break it all down, discuss Malacia’s impact, and preview the massive doubleheader against D.C. United!

FC Cincinnati snap their winless streak with a 3-1 road win over Atlanta United behind a Kévin Denkey brace, Tom Barlow’s goal, and a strong performance from Evan Louro as the new additions make an impact. We break down the win, Jose Martinez signing with FCC, the latest injury concerns, and preview two massive home matches against the New England Revolution and Columbus Crew for Hell Is Real!

FC Cincinnati has seven matches left and 21 points available — can they still make the playoffs? We break down the remaining schedule, how many points FCC needs, the Atlanta United preview and their new-look roster, plus international duty updates and the USMNT’s encouraging start to the new cycle, including Tuesday’s matchup with Canada, the emergence of the youngsters, Jersey Swap, Card of the Week, Trivia and more.

FC Cincinnati fall 3-1 to CF Montréal, dropping to 10th and out of the playoff picture after failing to capitalize on a Montréal side missing 13 players. Sam and Ryan break down the loss, FCC’s defensive disaster, Evander’s struggles, José Martínez training with the club, Pat Noonan’s post-match comments and the latest international break updates.

FC Cincinnati battled back from 2-0 down to draw Houston 2-2 behind late goals from Bryan Ramirez and Kévin Denkey, but was it a point gained or another two points dropped? We break down the comeback, debate whether it’s time for a goalkeeper change, discuss Tyrell Malacia’s signing, Miles Robinson and Pavel Bucha’s international call-ups, the latest FCC news, and preview Saturday’s trip to CF Montreal.

FC Cincinnati once again needed late-game heroics to rescue a point, with Kévin Denkey’s 90’+1 equalizer securing a 3-3 draw against Charlotte despite FCC setting a club-record 29 shots, creating plenty of chances, and showing they can score without Evander. We break down the defensive lapses, Denkey’s brace, the latest FCC news, Rose Lavelle’s Ballon d’Or nomination, FC Cincinnati 2, and whether the Orange and Blue can finally fix their road form when they travel to face Houston Dynamo.

FC Cincinnati made major defensive moves with the additions of Julián Malatini and David Douděra, while Matt Miazga’s surprising departure, potential Deiver Machado interest, and Chris Albright’s latest comments headline the latest FCC transfer news. We also break down the D.C. United postponement and TQL Stadium pitch, Evander winning MLS Player of the Month, the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, and preview FC Cincinnati’s upcoming matches against Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC.