How to watch today's FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

A victory against New York City FC at TQL Stadium on Saturday would allow FC Cincinnati to maintain their narrow lead atop the Eastern Conference of MLS. 

FC Cincy recently secured the top spot after a tight 3-2 win against the Portland Timbers. The Pigeons also had a good result, staying above the playoff line with a 2-1 win over Nashville SC. 

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, MLS match between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

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FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC kick-off time

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TQL Stadium

MLS match between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC will be played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 23, in the US.

Team news & squads

FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC lineups

FC Cincinnati

5-3-2

Formation

4-3-3

NYC

18

R. Celentano

21

M. Miazga

4

N. Hagglund

29

L. Engel

2

A. Powell

14

B. Smith

27

B. Anunga

10

Evander Ferreira

20

P. Bucha

66

E. Echenique

9

K. Denkey

49

M. Freese

80

J. Haak

13

Thiago Martins

22

K. O'Toole

24

T. Gray

8

A. Perea

21

A. O'Neill

10

M. Moralez

17

H. Wolf

7

N. Fernandez

16

A. Martinez

4-3-3

NYC

CIN

-Line up

• 18

  R. Celentano

• 21

  M. Miazga

• 4

  N. Hagglund

• 29

  L. Engel

• 2

  A. Powell

  70’

• 14

  B. Smith

  46’

• 27

  B. Anunga

  71’

• 10

  Evander Ferreira

• 20

  P. Bucha

• 66

  E. Echenique

• 9

  K. Denkey

Substitutes

• 13

  E. Louro

• 85

  K. Kamara

  70’

• 7

  Y. Kubo

  82’

• 19

  S. Chirila

• 3

  G. Flores

• 16

  T. Hadebe

• 22

  G. Valenzuela

  71’

• 37

  S. Jimenez

• 35

  K. Mboma Dem

  46’, 82’

Manager

• P. Noonan

NYC

-Line up

• 49

  M. Freese

• 80

  J. Haak

• 13

  Thiago Martins

• 22

  K. O'Toole

  89’

• 24

  T. Gray

• 8

  A. Perea

  43’

• 21

  A. O'Neill

• 10

  M. Moralez

  55’

  81’

• 17

  H. Wolf

  61’

• 7

  N. Fernandez

  29’

• 16

  A. Martinez

  55’

Substitutes

• 32

  J. Shore

  43’

• 12

  S. Tanasijevic

• 35

  M. Ilenic

• 30

  T. Romero

• 11

  J. Fernandez

  81’

• 99

  S. Reid

• 29

  M. Carrizo

• 38

  D. Baiera

• 26

  A. Ojeda

  61’

  63’

Manager

• P. Jansen

FC Cincinnati team news

Paul Walters is unlikely to play due to a sore foot, while both Sergio Santos and Luca Orellano are dealing with leg issues. Moreover, Obinna Nwobodo has a quad strain, and Yuya Kubo remains doubtful because of an ankle problem.

On a positive note, Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha and Evander all scored in the first half against the Timbers.

New York City FC team news

Last weekend, the Boys in Blue played a match where four of their players, Keaton Parks, Thiago Martins, Malachi Jones and Nico Cavallo, were sidelined due to leg injuries.

Despite this, NYCFC secured a victory against the Boys in Gold. Andres Perea and Alonso Martinez scored in the come-from-behind victory.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CIN

Last 5 matches

NYC

1

Win

0

Draws

4

Wins

• New York City FC

  1

  -

  0

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  0

  -

  0

  New York City FC

• New York City FC

  3

  -

  1

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  1

  -

  0

  New York City FC

• New York City FC

  3

  -

  2

  FC Cincinnati

4

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

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