FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Kévin Denkey #9 of the FC Cincinnati controls the ball against the Nashville SC defenders during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Head coach Pat Noonan of FC Cincinnati looks on during the first half of a match against the Nashville SC at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Kyle Smith #24 of the FC Cincinnati kicks the ball down pitch as Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC defends during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Kévin Denkey #9 of the FC Cincinnati reacts after a missed shot during the first half of a match against the Nashville SC at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Head coach B.J. Callaghan of Nashville SC looks on during the first half of a match against the FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Kévin Denkey #9 of the FC Cincinnati controls the ball against the Nashville SC during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Reed Baker-Whiting #27 of the Nashville SC kicks the ball down pitch as David Doudera #23 of the FC Cincinnati defends during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC reacts after his second goal against FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Hany Mukhtar #10 of the Nashville SC controls the ball as Obinna Nwobodo #5 of the FC Cincinnati defends during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC brings the ball up the pitch against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Evander #10 of the FC Cincinnati trips as Hany Mukhtar #10 of the Nashville SC controls the ball during the first half during a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC passes the ball as Kyle Smith #24 of the FC Cincinnati defends during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Maxwell Woledzi #3 of the Nashville SC heads the ball as Evander #10 of the FC Cincinnati defends during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC celebrates after a goal against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge, left, Reed Baker-Whiting, center, and Patrick Yazbek, right of the Nashville SC cheer towards fans after a win against the FC Cincinnati during a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC celebrates after a goal against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: The starting eleven for Nashville SC pose for a photo before a match against the FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC reacts after his second goal against FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: David Doudera #23 of the FC Cincinnati reacts after missing a pass during the first half of a match against the Nashville SC at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 and Shakur Mohammed #14 of the Nashville SC celebrate after a goal against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Maxwell Woledzi #3 of the Nashville SC kicks the ball down pitch against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Kévin Denkey #9 of the FC Cincinnati looks on during the national anthem before a match against the Nashville SC at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Cristian Espinoza #7 of the Nashville SC takes a selfie with a young fan after a win against the FC Cincinnati during a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 and Patrick Yazbek #8 of the Nashville SC celebrate after a win against the FC Cincinnati during a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC celebrates after a goal against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC celebrates with teammates after a goal against the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Sam Surridge #9 of the Nashville SC controls the ball as Kyle Smith #24 of the FC Cincinnati defends during the first half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: Jack Maher #5 of the Nashville SC blocks a penalty kick by Evander #10 of the FC Cincinnati during the second half of a match at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
FC Cincinnati v Nashville SC CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 7: An FC Cincinnati flag is held at center pitch by young fans before a match against the Nashville SC at TQL Stadium on November 7, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Getty Images) (Tanner Pearson/Getty Images)
