FC Cincinnati Playoffs 2026
FC Cincinnati is 12W-10D-12L with 46 points, 9th in the Eastern Conference. It is the East’s No. 9 seed and plays Orlando City SC in the Wild Card match. Next: at Orlando City SC, Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM EST on Apple TV.

Supporters’ Shield17th overall; Nashville SC won the Shield with 77 points.
Season Trend
Eastern Conference Table
| # | Club | W-D-L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23-8-3 | 77 | +46 | |
| 2 | 16-12-6 | 60 | +21 | |
| 3 | 18-4-12 | 58 | +8 | |
| 4 | 16-7-11 | 55 | +10 | |
| 5 | 15-9-10 | 54 | +15 | |
| 6 | 14-8-12 | 50 | +14 | |
| 7 | 14-5-15 | 47 | +7 | |
| 8 | 13-7-14 | 46 | -15 | |
| 9 | 12-10-12 | 46 | -8 | |
| 10 | 12-6-16 | 42 | -14 | |
| 11 | 10-12-13 | 42 | +4 | |
| 12 | 9-12-13 | 39 | -15 | |
| 13 | 9-6-19 | 33 | -17 | |
| 14 | 7-12-15 | 33 | -22 | |
| 15 | 6-8-20 | 26 | -32 |
1-7 go straight to Round One; 8 hosts 9 in the Wild Card match. Ranked by points, then wins, goal difference and goals scored. Full playoff picture →
FC Cincinnati Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | vs | W 2-1 |
| Oct 24 | at | W 2-0 |
| Oct 28 | at | D 2-2 |
| Oct 31 | vs | W 1-0 |
| Nov 7 | vs | L 0-2 |
| Nov 19 | at | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next matches.
This FC Cincinnati playoffs page refreshes after every FC Cincinnati game: record, points, conference place, seed and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their path on the bracket.
FC Cincinnati playoffs FAQ
Is FC Cincinnati in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: it holds the No. 9 place in the Eastern Conference and has clinched at least the Wild Card match.
Who would FC Cincinnati play in the Wild Card match?
Orlando City SC (No. 8), away. Then No. 1 Nashville SC in Round One.
When is the next FC Cincinnati match?
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM EST, at Orlando City SC, on Apple TV.
Where does FC Cincinnati rank in the Supporters' Shield race?
17th overall with 46 points; Nashville SC leads with 77. The Shield goes to the best regular-season record and is separate from MLS Cup.
How do MLS clubs make the playoffs?
The top nine in each conference qualify: 1 to 7 go straight to Round One, while 8 and 9 meet in a single Wild Card match for the last place.
