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FC Cincinnati will aim to prolong their stay atop Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference table when they welcome Charlotte to the TQL Stadium on Saturday.
Last weekend's 6-1 victory over Inter Miami extended the hosts' winning run to three games, while the Crown faced a 2-1 loss against the same opponents from Florida on July 3.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | TQL Stadium |
The MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte will be played at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, July 13, in the United States (US).
How to watch FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte online - TV channels & live streams
In the US and worldwide, the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, and through the MLS Season Pass.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
FC Cincinnati team news
FC Cincy will remain without the injured trio of Nick Hagglund, Matthew Miazga and Malik Pinto, while Obinna Nwobodo is suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Gerardo Valenzuela can replace the suspended Nwobodo in midfield, with captain Luciano Acosta aiding Yuya Kubo in attack.
FC Cincinnati possible XI: Celentano; Powell, Robinson, Murphy; Yedlin, Valenzuela, Bucha, Asad; Orellano, Acosta; Kubo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Celentano, Kann, Louro, Walters |
| Defenders: | Powell, Robinson, Halsey, Keller, Murphy, Aghedo, Foster, Yedlin |
| Midfielders: | Acosta, Bucha, Pinto, Valenzuela, Asad, Jimenez |
| Forwards: | Kubo, Boupendza, Santos, Baird, Kelsy, Orellano |
Charlotte team news
The visitors will miss Junior Urso through injury, while Patrick Agyemang will serve a one-match ban after seeing red in the Inter Miami loss.
Agyemang's absence could result in Kerwin Vargas leading the three-man frontline, with Iuri Tavares deployed on the left side.
Charlotte possible XI: Kahlina; Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Uronen; Bronico, Westwood, Diani; Abada, Vargas, Tavares.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kahlina, Bingham, Odunze, Marks |
| Defenders: | Tuiloma, Byrne, Pedro, Uronen, Lindsey, Malanda, Diop, Neeley, Forbes |
| Midfielders: | Westwood, Dejaegere, Bronico, Bender, Petkovic, Diani, Privett, Scardina, Cambridge, Arfield |
| Forwards: | Abada, Vargas, Smalls, Berchimas, Tavera, Romero |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and Charlotte across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2024 | Charlotte 1-1 Cincinnati | MLS |
| September 23, 2023 | Cincinnati 3-0 Charlotte | MLS |
| July 8, 2023 | Charlotte 2-2 Cincinnati | MLS |
| September 3, 2022 | Cincinnati 2-0 Charlotte | MLS |
| March 26, 2022 | Charlotte 2-0 Cincinnati | MLS |