After the opening pair of goals, Cincinnati were a tad selfish and mildly unlucky in their scoring chances the rest of the match. The home side were so desperate to submit the finishing RKO that they lost track of the heads-up team play that had helped fuel a four-match win streak.

A thunderstorm warning in downtown Cincinnati has delayed the start of the Hell is Real derby between FC Cincinnati and Columbus at TQL Stadium.

Columbus Crew record first Hell is Real victory since 2023 MLS Cup Eastern Conference final, coming back to defeat FC Cincinnati 4-2.