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

High-flying FC Cincinnati make the trip to Citi Field to face New York City FC in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match on Sunday.

The Knifey Lions are on a five-game winning run after defeating Sporting KC last weekend, while the Pigeons look to record back-to-back wins after a 1-0 win at Toronto last time out.

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

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

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

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New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati kick-off time

Major League Soccer - Major League Soccer

Citi Field

The MLS match between New York City FC and FC Cincinnati will be played at Citi Field in New York City, New York, United States.

It will kick off at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET on Sunday, May 4, in the US.

Team news & squads

New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati lineups

New York City FC

4-3-3

Formation

5-3-2

CIN

49

M. Freese

24

T. Gray

17

H. Wolf

80

J. Haak

13

Thiago Martins

10

M. Moralez

32

J. Shore

55

K. Parks

11

J. Fernandez

16

A. Martinez

8

A. Perea

18

R. Celentano

12

M. Robinson

4

N. Hagglund

29

L. Engel

21

M. Miazga

91

D. Yedlin

10

Evander Ferreira

27

B. Anunga

7

Y. Kubo

23

L. Orellano

9

K. Denkey

5-3-2

CIN

NYC

-Line up

• 49

  M. Freese

  39’

• 24

  T. Gray

• 17

  H. Wolf

  72’

• 80

  J. Haak

  75’

• 13

  Thiago Martins

• 10

  M. Moralez

• 32

  J. Shore

• 55

  K. Parks

  26’

• 11

  J. Fernandez

  9’

  85’

• 16

  A. Martinez

  14’

  85’

• 8

  A. Perea

  53’

Substitutes

• 18

  G. Ranjitsingh

• 9

  M. Bakrar

  85’

• 26

  A. Ojeda

  85’

• 30

  T. Romero

• 5

  B. Risa

  26’

• 2

  N. Cavallo

  53’

• 19

  S. Tanasijevic

• 38

  D. Baiera

Manager

• P. Jansen

CIN

-Line up

• 18

  R. Celentano

• 12

  M. Robinson

• 4

  N. Hagglund

  46’

• 29

  L. Engel

  90’ + 1’

• 21

  M. Miazga

  12’

  69’

• 91

  D. Yedlin

• 10

  Evander Ferreira

  90’ + 2’

• 27

  B. Anunga

• 7

  Y. Kubo

  46’

• 23

  L. Orellano

  81’

• 9

  K. Denkey

Substitutes

• 13

  E. Louro

• 14

  B. Smith

  90’ + 1’

• 17

  S. Santos

  46’

• 19

  S. Chirila

• 16

  T. Hadebe

• 3

  G. Flores

  69’

• 22

  G. Valenzuela

  46’

• 2

  A. Powell

• 11

  C. Baird

  81’

Manager

• P. Noonan

New York City FC team news

Australian international Aiden O'Neill was signed from Belgian Pro League side Standard Liege just before the transfer window closed.

Malachi Jones, Mitja Ilenic and Jacob Arroyave are expected to remain unavailable for selection due to injury issues.

FC Cincinnati team news

As for the visitors, Yuya Kubo and Teenage Hadebe are likely to miss out with leg injuries.

Luca Orellano was handed a start ahead of Sergio Santos in the Sporting KC win and head coach Pat Noonan could name an unchanged XI at New York.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

NYC

Last 5 matches

CIN

3

Wins

0

Draws

2

Wins

• 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

• FC Cincinnati

  4

  -

  2

  New York City FC

8

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

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