FC Cincinnati to Play Additional Preseason Match Against Brooklyn FC

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FC Cincinnati and Brooklyn FC, a new USL Championship club set to begin play in 2026, will face off in a preseason friendly match on Tuesday, February 10 at Walter Campbell Sports Park in Clearwater, Florida. The additional match has been scheduled to maximize minutes for the FC Cincinnati squad ahead of their opening Concacaf Champions Cup match against O&M FC on February 18.

Why it matters

This preseason match provides valuable playing time for FC Cincinnati as they prepare for the start of their 2026 season, including an important early-round Concacaf Champions Cup tie. It also gives Brooklyn FC, a new USL club, an opportunity to test themselves against an MLS opponent ahead of their inaugural campaign.

The details

FC Cincinnati and Brooklyn FC will meet in the preseason friendly on February 10 in Clearwater, Florida. The match is part of FC Cincinnati's preseason schedule, which also includes games against the New England Revolution, Houston Dynamo FC, Detroit City FC, and Orlando City SC. The additional match against Brooklyn FC has been scheduled to ensure FC Cincinnati's players get sufficient minutes ahead of their Concacaf Champions Cup opener against O&M FC on February 18.

• The preseason match between FC Cincinnati and Brooklyn FC will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
• FC Cincinnati will open their 2026 season with a Concacaf Champions Cup match against O&M FC on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
• FC Cincinnati will play their MLS regular season home opener against Atlanta United FC on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

FC Cincinnati will continue their preseason preparations with additional matches against Detroit City FC on February 7 and Orlando City SC on February 11 before opening their 2026 campaign.