FC Cincinnati 2 faced Columbus Crew 2 on June 14, 2026, at Scudamore Field in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The match ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss for FC Cincinnati, breaking their three-game home winning streak against their in-state rivals. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 37th minute, FC Cincinnati managed to hold off Columbus until the 74th minute when Zach Zengue scored the only goal of the match. FC Cincinnati's Academy goalkeeper Connor Dale had a standout performance, making crucial saves, including a penalty kick denial that kept the game scoreless for much of the match. The team will look to bounce back as they prepare to face CT United FC on June 18, 2026. This upcoming match will be a rematch after FC Cincinnati 2 lost their season opener against CT United 3-1. Fans can catch the game live on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPro.com.