FC Cincinnati MUST-WIN Week? DC United Preview x2

FC Cincinnati has no time to dwell on a historically bad week. With TWO massive matches against D.C. United coming up, FCC has a chance to get its season back on track, pick up crucial points in the Eastern Conference playoff race, and accomplish something the club has never done before: win both regular-season matches against D.C. United in the same season. On this episode of The Flyin Lion Podcast, we break down BOTH matchups — Wednesday night at TQL Stadium and Saturday on the road — and discuss what FC Cincinnati needs to do to come away with results. After back-to-back losses to New England and Columbus, the pressure is building, the playoff margin is shrinking, and these six available points could make a huge difference in how the season finishes. D.C. United hasn't exactly been flying either, with four losses, two draws, and just one win in its last seven matches. The Black-and-Red are also just 2-7-5 away from home this MLS season, giving Cincinnati an opportunity to take advantage at TQL before heading to Washington for the second leg of this doubleheader. We discuss the potential starting XI, the ongoing questions surrounding the backline, and what Pat Noonan needs to change to get this team performing consistently again. Can FCC finally turn its attacking production into results? Will the defense hold up? And can Cincinnati take advantage of a struggling opponent instead of making another match harder than it needs to be? Plus, we discuss the stakes of this playoff-type week and why dropping points against a struggling D.C. United side could make the final stretch of the season even more difficult. Can FC Cincinnati get back on track and finally sweep D.C. United in the regular season, or are we in for another frustrating week?