FC Cincinnati 2 will host Columbus Crew 2 at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium this Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. ET. This match marks the third and final meeting of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season between these two Ohio rivals. Fans can purchase tickets through the FC Cincinnati App, and the game will be streamed live on One Football platforms and MLSNEXTPro.com. With a win, FC Cincinnati 2 can take the season series against Crew 2 for the second time in three years, having previously won the series in 2024.

In their last encounter, FC Cincinnati 2 secured a 2-1 victory at home, with Leo Orejarena and Stefan Chirila scoring the goals. The team has been bolstered by the recent debut of Connor Dale, the FC Cincinnati Academy goalkeeper, who made an impressive MLS NEXT Pro debut against New England Revolution II, recording five saves. This season has seen a surge of academy players making their debuts, with eight players earning their first minutes at this level.

Additionally, first-team forward Kristian Fletcher made his return to competitive action after over a year, playing 45 minutes against New England. FC Cincinnati 2 is currently navigating a busy home schedule, with five of their next seven matches taking place at NKU Soccer Stadium, where they have found success, winning three of six matches this season.

Columbus Crew 2, currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-4-3, is coming off a 2-1 win against CT United FC. They will look to build on their recent success, with leading scorer Zach Zengue netting eight goals this season. Forward Kevin Gbamblé has also been in fine form, scoring in three consecutive matches and contributing six goals along with five assists. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams in the MLS NEXT Pro league.