CINCINNATI — As thousands made their way into TQL Stadium, hope was in the air for FC Cincinnati.

"Go FCC, Cincinnati needs a winner," one fan said.

The MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match versus Inter Miami was the end of a monster sports weekend across the Queen City. The playoff match followed an epic high school football clash between St. Xavier and Elder Friday night, UC basketball and football and the Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots.

"I want to see some action, Evander in that front line and I want to see them shut Messi down," FC fan David Gilardi said.

For the FC faithful who couldn't land a ticket, many enjoyed the match from inside 'The Pitch' bar right across the street.

The energy across all the rooms was high as the match began and continued through the fir

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