How to watch today's Cincinnati vs Charlotte MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

FC Cincinnati host Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium on Sunday, resuming MLS play with both teams in the thick of playoff contention and riding notable streaks. 

FC Cincinnati sit second in the Supporters’ Shield standings, one point off the top, and look to leverage home-field advantage with six of their last nine fixtures at TQL Stadium.   
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 Charlotte online - TV channels & live streams

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FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC kick-off time

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TQL Stadium

The match will be played at TQL Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 6 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC lineups

FC Cincinnati

4-4-1-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

CLT

18

R. Celentano

29

L. Engel

91

D. Yedlin

21

M. Miazga

12

M. Robinson

10

Evander Ferreira

20

P. Bucha

23

L. Orellano

27

B. Anunga

22

G. Valenzuela

85

K. Kamara

1

K. Kahlina

14

N. Byrne

3

T. Ream

6

B. Tuiloma

29

A. Malanda

18

K. Vargas

11

L. Abada

13

B. Bronico

28

D. Diani

10

W. Zaha

17

I. Toklomati

4-2-3-1

CLT

CIN

-Line up

• 18

  R. Celentano

  82’

• 29

  L. Engel

  62’

  88’

• 91

  D. Yedlin

  88’

• 21

  M. Miazga

• 12

  M. Robinson

• 10

  Evander Ferreira

  90’ + 7’

• 20

  P. Bucha

• 23

  L. Orellano

  46’

• 27

  B. Anunga

  70’

• 22

  G. Valenzuela

  64’

  73’

• 85

  K. Kamara

  73’

Substitutes

• 13

  E. Louro

• 3

  G. Flores

• 66

  E. Echenique

  46’

• 4

  N. Hagglund

• 37

  S. Jimenez

  73’

• 9

  K. Denkey

  88’

• 16

  T. Hadebe

• 14

  B. Smith

  73’

• 2

  A. Powell

  88’

Manager

• P. Noonan

CLT

-Line up

• 1

  K. Kahlina

• 14

  N. Byrne

  88’

• 3

  T. Ream

• 6

  B. Tuiloma

  52’

• 29

  A. Malanda

• 18

  K. Vargas

  90’ + 8’

• 11

  L. Abada

  73’

• 13

  B. Bronico

• 28

  D. Diani

• 10

  W. Zaha

  85’

• 17

  I. Toklomati

  85’

Substitutes

• 36

  B. Cambridge

• 23

  N. Petkovic

• 4

  A. Privett

• 25

  T. Smalls

• 35

  N. Scardina

  88’

• 22

  D. Bingham

• 2

  J. Marshall-Rutty

  52’

• 19

  E. Williamson

  73’

  82’

• 39

  J. Neeley

Manager

• D. Smith

FC Cincinnati team news

With no fresh injury concerns ahead of their clash against Charlotte, Cincinnati will be raring to go pick up a win after two consecutive defeats. 

The Orange and Blue have not conceded a single goal in their last three MLS outings and are unbeaten in eight straight league matches, underscoring the defensive and home strength that has made them a title contender.

Charlotte FC team news

Charlotte FC arrive buoyant, enjoying their longest regular-season win streak since entering MLS with four consecutive victories and a five-match unbeaten run. Their recent form includes a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Monterrey in the Leagues Cup, and they’ve proven resilient, often fighting back from losing positions to claim points.

However, the squad faces absences, with midfielders Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood out, but depth options—such as Eryk Williamson, Djibril Diani, and speedy wingers Wilfried Zaha, Liel Abada, and Kerwin Vargas - help mitigate these losses.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CIN

Last 5 matches

CLT

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Charlotte FC

  2

  -

  0

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  1

  -

  3

  Charlotte FC

• Charlotte FC

  1

  -

  1

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  3

  -

  0

  Charlotte FC

• Charlotte FC

  2

  -

  2

  FC Cincinnati

7

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Leagues Cup news
• FC Cincinnati team page
• Charlotte team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
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