The last time the Orange & Blue crossed paths with The Five Stripes at TQL Stadium, both teams came out even from a barn-burner of a match. While FC Cincinnati has remained relatively hot, Atlanta United has been trying to reignite their spark, going eight matches winless. The teams intersect paths again on Sunday to finish this season's second leg.

What happened to the promise of a high-octane offense and dreams of additions to the trophy case? What can team president Garth Lagerway and head coach Ronny Deila do to reverse course? We sit down with Tommy from Scarves and Spikes to cover Atlanta's major purchases and how they are fitting with the pre-existing roster. More importantly, what's this about a "brisket grilled cheese" being served at the Benz?

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It only took 6 minutes for Kevin Denkey to introduce himself to Columbus in the latest edition of Hell is Real. But as we've come to expect from the best rivalry in MLS, there is no space to sit comfortably on a lead. If Cincinnati had any advantage in the first half, the Crew made all the right adjustments and were relentless in their attack in the second half, eventually scoring on a Diego Rossi kick from the spot.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw keeping FCC ahead of the Crew but causing them to lose a little ground to Philadelphia who now sits atop the Eastern Conference due to their early season victory over the FCC.

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Cincinnati continues to collect points during this important stretch of the season and they are doing so with some spectacular goals by striker, Kevin Denkey. Wednesday night's 1-0 win in Toronto makes 2 wins in a row and 7 wins in their last 8 matches. But that streak will be challenged this Saturday, as the Orange and Blue travel to Columbus, OH for the first Hell is Real fixture of the season.

As it stands now, FC Cincinnati sits alone atop the Eastern Conference and they are looking to keep it that way with a victory in Columbus.

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At least twice a year, we circle this day on the calendar. The "Hell Is Real" Derby is upon us, and once again, it's all Ohio. (It always has been.) FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew have been steadfast and gaining momentum atop the standings, and this weekend's edition presents more than just bragging rights to the victors. We may be biased, but this is the best rivalry in North America, bar none.

We know what the Orange & Blue and the Black & Yellow can bring to the table, but what is the vibe from the Crew fans' point of view? How confident are our brethren to the north? We ask Ben and Tre from the Upper 90 Club podcast their opinions on how this season's version of the Crew stands after roster renovations and stadium shakeups.

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FC Cincinnati put in a performance this weekend that may have been what was needed to right the ship. With goals by Evander and Valenzuela on assists by Engel and Evander, the offensive partnerships looked promising, enough so that a Brandon Vasquez penalty couldn't even spoil the party.

What changes were made to the line up? How did those moves impact the tactics and flow of the game? Will we see more of this from Cincinnati? We'll answer those questions and more in this episode of Cincinnati Soccer Talk.

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Do you remember 5-0 at Austin FC in February of 2022? That crushing loss that started the Pat Noonan era at FC Cincinnati? Oh, we all remember.

Both teams made the playoffs in 2022, but since then, the Orange & Blue and Los Verdes have inhabited different sides of the coin. While Noonan's boys have managed to stay high, Austin FC has exchanged head coaches after subpar seasons. The greener side of things? Brandon Vazquez has been given one of the keys to the attack atop Austin's revamped offense.

So what exactly has Nico Estevez brought to The ATX? We ask Mike and Steph from Moontower Soccer about soccer life under Anthony Precourt, the exchange of designated players in the offseason, the arrival of and the hope of revitalization in the 2025 MLS season.

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The 5 game winning streak for the Orange and Blue came to an end Sunday afternoon at Citi Field in a 1-0 loss to New York City FC. Though it was only one match, with more than half of the season still ahead, fans are split on whether or not there is cause for concern with the team's development.

Tune in to episode 417 of Cincinnati Soccer Talk, as Brian, Coach, Justin and Jose, break down the match against NYCFC, look ahead at a flurry of matches in May and offer their thoughts on whether or not there is legitimate cause for alarm with Brandon Vazquez and Austin FC coming to town.

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The rivalries in New York have been distinct between the two MLS branches in the Big Apple. However, FC Cincinnati has taken a few bites out of the core before as well. We've already covered the bile between Cincinnati and the Red Bulls, and this week we take on the bluer side of the 5 Boroughs. Last season, it ended a bit sour with New York City FC marching into TQL Stadium and winning the rubber match to knock the Orange & Blue out of the playoffs.

While Cincinnati brought in a ton of big-money talent in the offseason, NYCFC did the opposite by staying pat. The only major change came at the head coach role, with Nick Cushing exiting and Pascal Jansen taking over.

How has that big change worked so far in New York? We invite Andrew from Hudson River Blue back to talk about the Pigeons and perhaps give us a few insights on visiting Citi Field for a match. (Perhaps he has a recommendation for matzo ball soup?)

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