Best Foot Forward
It’s been a big week for FC Cincinnati heading into the club’s home opener.
The team announced long-term contract extensions for assistant coaches Kenny Arena and Dominic Kinnear and director of goalkeeping Paul Rogers.
But there was also a lot of excitement off the pitch.
Earlier this week, FC Cincinnati unveiled their new food and beverage offerings, plus the premium fan merchandise, tied to the teams’ new uniforms.
“Fan experience is a top priority for FC Cincinnati. We are excited about the new food and beverage options that will be offered this season at TQL Stadium, in addition to several fan favorites,” said Jeff Berding, president and Co-CEO, FC Cincinnati. “Our new retail partner Rank+Rally will have something for everyone with a variety of new styles, including a luxury line for men and women.”
Get ready for the 2024 season kicking off this week by reliving FC Cincinnati’s remarkable journey to Major League Soccer.
“Nonstop Flight: The Untold Story of FC Cincinnati,” an award-winning documentary on FC Cincinnati's historic rise from a club in the third-division to becoming a championship Major League Soccer franchise, debuts Tuesday on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The first five episodes feature interviews with former players, local journalists, front office staff and behind-the-scenes footage from the team’s founding years.
Additional episodes of the series will be available later in the season.
The new concession offerings include delicious dishes from across the Tristate.
El Rancho Grande Burritos and Taquitos
Bibigo Korean Fire Fries
3 Sweet Girls Cakery Cake Pops, Cookies and Chocolate Covered Oreos
The Arepa Place and Chino’s Street, both located in Findlay Market
Norwood-based AJ’s Cheesesteaks specialty Philly Supreme and Chipotle Philly
New TQL Stadium Executive Chef Sheldon Morgan has also created in-house specialty foods for the premium clubs and suites, including short ribs, fried chicken and waffles, a walking stick with roast beef and turkey and a Buffalo cauliflower wrap. On the Concourse, guests will find hot dogs and chicken bacon ranch nachos among the concession offerings.
The new retail partner, Rank+Rally, has refreshed the merch offerings for FCC fans. A new luxury clothing line for men and women designed by Greyson Clothier, merges fashion with sport for a modern lifestyle. Sportique, a premium quality apparel company, will offer elevated essentials for fans to love what they wear and support their favorite club. Fans can also expect to see new youth offerings including crew and hoodie sweatshirts and fashion apparel.
The new merchandise and accessories such as gloves, fashion hats and player-specific merchandise will be available at the Team Stores – one located in TQL Stadium on match days; the other in Over-thetRhine, 1433 Vine St. – and on the club’s new retail truck “Orange and Blue Go,” that will be activated throughout the region and at Washington Park before matches.
“We are proud to have joined with FC Cincinnati to become the club’s new retail partner. We are excited to create innovative and fan-forward retail experiences that further connect fans to the club and help them show their FCC pride,” said Brett Taylor, vice president, hospitality strategy, for Levy.