MLS · Eastern Conference · Cincinnati, Ohio, US · TQL Stadium
Cincinnati FC
From a lower-division experiment that drew 30,000 fans to a college football stadium to a gleaming new fortress on the banks of the Ohio River, FC Cincinnati is the proof that if you build a soccer culture from the ground up with genuine passion, the rest of the infrastructure will follow.
Current Leadership
Owner, CEO & President
Carl Lindner III, CEO of American Financial Group, founded FC Cincinnati in 2015 as a USL club and led the franchise into MLS in 2019. He oversaw construction of TQL Stadium, which opened in 2021 and is widely considered one of the best soccer-specific venues in North America. Under Lindner's ownership, FCC won the 2023 Supporters' Shield.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Noonan | Head Coach | 2022 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brian McBride | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Andrew Wiebe | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Jack Stern | Goalkeeping Coach | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Founding Investors
A group of Cincinnati-based business leaders partnered with Carl Lindner III to establish FC Cincinnati as a USL franchise. The club's immediate popularity and record-breaking lower-division attendance figures strengthened the successful MLS expansion bid.