Columbus Crew record first Hell is Real victory since 2023 MLS Cup Eastern Conference final, coming back to defeat FC Cincinnati 4-2.

FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew: Hell is Real history It's a newer rivalry in the MLS, but one of the most ferocious, as well, with the success of both FC Cincinnati and Columbus over recent years.

Columbus Crew failed to reach the Leagues Cup knockout stage to defend their 2024 title following the group-stage results on ...

More: Live results: FC Cincinnati battles Columbus Crew in Hell is Real derby at TQL Stadium The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in Cincinnati at 6:42 p.m.

After trailing 2-0 in the first five minutes, Columbus tied it late in the first half and took a 3-2 lead with an own goal by Cincinnati’s Miles Robinson.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 12: Evander #10 of FC Cincinnati looks on during the fiurst half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew at TQL Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Columbus Crew had multiple opportunities to put Toluca FC away in Leagues Cup group play but failed to do so and were ...

Phillips echoed that sentiment, saying he booed Messi because his season ticket seats are just a couple of rows from the field in the First Financial Club. He said he remembers lightheartedly heckling ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Crew will face off against FC Cincinnati on Saturday in the “Hell is Real” match. The match begins at 7:30 p.m. at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The match ...

FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan had strong words for the tight scheduling of the first edition of the Hell is Real derby in May, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field in Columbus.

Update (7:55 p.m.): It was just announced that the Hell is Real derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati will begin at 8:36 p.m. at TQL Stadium.