CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati is back in TQL Stadium, taking on Inter Miami CF in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

The No. 2-seeded Orange and Blue are looking to topple No. 3 Miami, which is led by soccer legend Lionel Messi. The match marks the third time Messi has played in TQL.

The two teams met twice during the regular season, with FCC earning a 3-0 victory at TQL on July 16 before the two teams had a scoreless draw on July 26. Overall, FC Cincinnati is 2-1-1 against Inter Miami over the last two seasons, and 2-0 at home.

Sunday's match marks the first time Cincinnati has made it to the semifinals since 2023, when they defeated Philadelphia Union 1-0. Cincinnati went on to fall in the Eastern Conference Finals that year to the Columbus Crew, who won the

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