River Cities Cup

Last updated

River Cities Cup
FC Cincinnati 2018 primary wordmark orange-blue.svg
FC Cincinnati
Louisville City FC 2020 wordmark purple.svg
Louisville City
Other namesDirty River Derby
Location Ohio Valley
First meetingCIN 2–3 LOU
2016 USL
(April 16, 2016 (2016-04-16))
Latest meetingCIN 1–0 LOU
2023 U.S. Open Cup
(April 26, 2023)
Statistics
Meetings total12
Most winsFC Cincinnati (6)
Top scorer Chandler Hoffman (LOU)
(3 goals)
All-time seriesCincinnati: 6
Drawn: 2
Louisville: 4
Largest victoryLOU 5–0 CIN
2017 USL
(August 12, 2017)

The Dirty River Derby, also known as the River Cities Cup, is a rivalry between American soccer clubs representing Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. From 2016 to 2018, the cities were respectively represented in the second-tier league now known as the USL Championship by FC Cincinnati and Louisville City FC. Both teams played in the Eastern Conference of what was then known as the United Soccer League, and the River Cities Cup was contested solely in regular-season matches between the two sides, with the winner of the regular-season series claiming the cup. After the 2018 season, FC Cincinnati ceased USL operations, with the ownership group having been awarded a Major League Soccer franchise that began play under the FC Cincinnati name in 2019. From that point forward, the rivalry only takes place if the two teams are drawn together in the U.S. Open Cup, with the first such meeting after FC Cincinnati's arrival in MLS taking place in 2019.

Contents

The teams are located in cities situated on the Ohio River and are separated by roughly 100 miles of Interstate 71. The winner of the regular-season series won the cup for that year.

The last regular-season league match between the teams took place on September 11, 2018, with FC Cincinnati winning 1–0. The final cup holders are Louisville City, who retained the cup by winning the previous two regular-season matches that season. [1]

Beginnings

Previous clubs

Before the formation of Louisville City and FC Cincinnati, various soccer clubs, both professional and amateur, played in the respective regions. The Derby City Rovers played in the fourth-division Premier Development League and played at the Woehrle Sports Complex in Louisville's northern suburb, Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Louisville metropolitan area also housed two indoor soccer teams prior to Louisville City: the Louisville Lightning, who played in the Major Arena Soccer League from 2009 until 2013, [2] and the Louisville Thunder who played in the American Indoor Soccer Association from 1984 until 1987.

The rivalry between the two cities long predates the arrival of professional soccer in the region; most notably, the largest universities in the two cities, the University of Cincinnati and University of Louisville, had a longstanding football rivalry that ended in 2013 due to conference realignment.

Formation of the USL clubs

Both clubs were formed in the early to mid 2010s. The formation of Louisville City FC began with the formation of the club's current supporters group, The Coopers, whom aimed to build a grassroots support base to bring a professional soccer team to Louisville. [3] The following year, a local ownership group invited the owners of Orlando City to meet with the Coopers supporters group. In 2015, the team Louisville City was born and served as the USL affiliate for Orlando City as they jumped from USL to Major League Soccer. [4] In 2016, the affiliation ended with Orlando City creating its own reserve team to field in USL. [5]

That same year, reports swirled of USL seeking expansion into Cincinnati. [6] The formation of the ownership group came from a partnership between the Cincinnati Bengals NFL franchise and the former soccer club in the region, the Cincinnati Kings, when Jeff Berding was named as part of the potential ownership group. [7] In the summer of 2015, more details on the new club were announced. The Lindner family, of American Financial Group headquartered in Cincinnati, was announced the owner of the new club with Carl Lindner III representing the owners at the press conference. [8] Subsequently the team name "FC Cincinnati" was announced as the club's name, as well as their coach, and stadium. [9]

Naming

While already unofficially known among fans as "The Dirty River Derby", an online poll by both clubs was released asking fans what their preferred name for the series cup would be. Amongst the options included the "River Cities Cup", the "Steamboat Cup", the "Royal Cup", the "100 Mile Cup" or the "Riverboat Rivalry Cup". [10] On February 5, 2016 it was announced the "River Cities Cup" had won. [11]

Rivalry

First season (2016)

The two teams played their first match on April 16, 2016 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati in front of a then-USL-record crowd of 20,497. Cincinnati jumped to an early lead over Louisville with a sixth minute goal from Austin Berry. Louisville's Chandler Hoffman scored the first hat-trick in series history, scoring three unanswered goals for Louisville in the next 30 minutes to give Louisville a 3–1 lead over Cincinnati. In the 40th minute, Louisville's Sean Reynolds received the first red card in series history and Louisville played the final 50 minutes down to ten men. Cincinnati was able to score a late goal in the 90th minute, but the match ended 3–2 in Louisville's favor. The return leg in Louisville ended as a scoreless draw as four yellow cards were dished out. Cincinnati would ultimately win the series in 2016 against Louisville, by earning a 2–0 victory on July 23, 2016. USL golden boot winner, Sean Okoli scored the insurance goal.

Biting controversy (2017)

External image
Searchtool.svg Photos taken by EM Dash Photography allegedly show Djiby biting McCabe's face. In one photo, Djiby's face is directly pressed against McCabe's right cheek, and in another, a mark is visible on McCabe's cheek.

The rivalry continued into its second season when Louisville visited Cincinnati for a USL match on Saturday, April 22, 2017. [12] Tensions rose between the clubs after an incident in the 87th minute, when Cincinnati forward Djiby Fall was shown a straight red card and then briefly had an exchange of words with Louisville midfielder Niall McCabe before exiting the pitch. In a post-match interview, Louisville head coach James O'Connor alleged Djiby bit McCabe's cheek during this exchange. [13] FC Cincinnati denied the claims the next day, writing in a statement, "We have seen no evidence to substantiate the allegations made by Louisville City Head Coach James O'Connor and it is our belief his post-match comments are not true. [...] Any attempt to portray Djiby as a dirty player is extremely unfair." [14]

Fans of both clubs clashed on social media for several days in the wake of the allegations. The USL's weekly disciplinary report, published the following Wednesday, announced that Djiby's red card suspension would be extended to six games for "major game misconduct", which they later confirmed was for biting an opponent. [15] FC Cincinnati manager Jeff Berding sent out a newsletter to fans the next day, stating that the USL decision had come after a failed appeal attempt by Cincinnati. He wrote that the club respected the USL decision even though they disagreed with it, and that the club continued to support Djiby, stating, "[we] will welcome him when he returns and I hope you will do the same." [16]

Rivalry continues (2017–2018)

Corben Bone of Cincinnati and Niall McCabe of Louisville fight for the ball in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup. CINvLOU 2017-05-31 - Corben Bone, Niall McCabe (34213037884) (square).jpg
Corben Bone of Cincinnati and Niall McCabe of Louisville fight for the ball in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup.

Louisville and Cincinnati faced each other in their first non-USL match on May 31, 2017, when they met in the third round of the 2017 U.S. Open Cup, again hosted in Cincinnati. Although Djiby's six-game suspension (originating from the previous Cincinnati–Louisville match) had not yet ended, he was allowed to play as in-league suspensions do not apply to the U.S. Open Cup. Cincinnati won 1–0, with Djiby scoring the sole goal at the 48th minute. [17]

The two clubs did not meet again until the next season, when Louisville won 1–0 at FC Cincinnati's home opener on April 7, 2018. Lou City officially retained the cup for 2018 with a 2–0 win on May 26, also at Nippert Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 1–0 in the final regular season match between the two clubs on September 11, 2018.

FC Cincinnati leaves USL (2019–present)

FC Cincinnati moved up to Major League Soccer after the 2018 USL season, putting the two teams in different leagues for the first time. The cup is no longer officially recognized since the teams are not guaranteed to compete every season. The two teams have since met twice in the U.S. Open Cup; in the fourth round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup on June 12, 2019 at Nippert Stadium, and in the third round of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup on April 26, 2023 at TQL Stadium.

Results

Home team is listed on the left, away team is listed on the right. Home team's score is listed first.

  Cincinnati win  Louisville win  Draw

April 16, 2016 USL FC Cincinnati 2–3 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM EDT Berry Soccerball shade.svg6'
Okoli Yellow card.svg 9'
Delbridge Yellow card.svg 31'
McMahon Soccerball shade.svg90+2'		 USL Report
FCC Report
LC Report 		Hoffman Soccerball shade.svg17' (pen.), 24', 33'
Reynolds Yellow card.svg 28' Yellow-red card.svg 40'
Montano Yellow card.svg 89'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 20,497
Referee: Brandon Artis
June 25, 2016 USL Louisville City FC 0–0 FC Cincinnati Louisville, KY
7:30 PM EDT Reynolds Yellow card.svg 45' USL Report
FCC Report
LC Report 		Delbridge Yellow card.svg 39'
Polak Yellow card.svg 41'
McMahon Yellow card.svg 61'		Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance: 10,062
Referee: Brandon Artis
July 23, 2016 USL FC Cincinnati 2–0 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
4:00 PM EDT Wiedeman Soccerball shade.svg39'
Berry Yellow card.svg 45'
Okoli Soccerball shade.svg59'
Bone Yellow card.svg 72'		 USL Report
FCC Report
LC Report 		Lubahn Yellow card.svg 13'
Abend Yellow card.svg 30'
Quinn Yellow card.svg 50'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 20,151
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
April 22, 2017 USL FC Cincinnati 1–1 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM EDT Mansaray Yellow card.svg 30'
Berry Yellow card.svg 50'
Walker Yellow card.svg 69'
Quinn Soccerball shade.svg78'
Fall Red card.svg 86'		 FCC Report
LOU Report
Box Score 		Ownby Soccerball shade.svg19'
Totsch Yellow card.svg 20'
DelPiccolo Yellow card.svg 83'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 20,437
Referee: Mark Kadlecik
May 31, 2017 USOC FC Cincinnati 1–0 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM EDT Delbridge Yellow card.svg 27'
Djiby Yellow card.svg 38', Soccerball shade.svg49'
Polak Yellow card.svg 90'		 CIN Report
LOU Report
Box Score 		Smith Yellow card.svg 42'
Abend Yellow card.svg 60'
Craig Yellow card.svg 91'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 6,519
Referee: Brandon Artis
Assistant referees: Maggie Short
Assistant referees: James Duling
Fourth official: James Ulrich
Note: Commons-logo.svg Media related to FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC, 2017-05-31 at Wikimedia Commons
July 15, 2017 USL Louisville City FC 2–3 FC Cincinnati Louisville, KY
7:30 PM EDT Ilic Soccerball shade.svg8' (pen.)
Smith Yellow card.svg 27'
Davis IV Yellow card.svg 36'
DelPiccolo Yellow card.svg 78'
Wiedeman Soccerball shade.svg90+3' (o.g.)		 CIN Report
LOU Report 		Djiby Soccerball shade.svg16'
Bone Yellow card.svg 52'
Delbridge Soccerball shade.svg55'
König Soccerball shade.svg77'		Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance: 11,632
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
August 12, 2017 USL Louisville City FC 5–0 FC Cincinnati Louisville, KY
7:30PM
 USL Report
Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance: 13,812
Referee: Charles Murphy
April 7, 2018 USL FC Cincinnati 0–1 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:00PM ET Emmanuel Ledesma Yellow card.svg 35' Report Cameron Lancaster Soccerball shade.svg13', Yellow card.svg 47'
Ilija Ilić Yellow card.svg 90+5'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 25,667
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
Assistant referees: Cory Richardson
Assistant referees: Jame Duling
Fourth official: William Gaither III
Note: Commons-logo.svg Media related to FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC, 2018-04-07 at Wikimedia Commons
May 26, 2018 USL FC Cincinnati 0–2 Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:30 EDT Paddy Barrett Yellow card.svg 28'
Richie Ryan Yellow card.svg 33'
Dekel Keinan Yellow card.svg 81'		 Report Cameron Lancaster Soccerball shade.svg15'
Paco Craig Yellow card.svg 55'
George Davis IV Soccerball shade.svg73'
Devon Williams Yellow card.svg 85'		Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 26,495
Referee: Ramy Touchan
Assistant referees: Kyle Longville
Assistant referees: Dan Stupca
Fourth official: Adam Warner
September 11, 2018 USL Louisville City FC 0–1 FC Cincinnati Louisville, KY
7:00 EDT DelPiccolo Yellow card.svg 90+3' USL Report
CIN Report 		Bone Soccerball shade.svg23'
Richey Yellow card.svg 90+2'		Stadium: Louisville Slugger Field
Attendance: 10,009
Referee: Joshua Brooks
June 12, 2019 USOC FC Cincinnati 2–1 (a.e.t.) Louisville City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Nippert Stadium
Attendance: 6,895
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
April 26, 2023 USOC FC Cincinnati 1-0 Louisville City Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM EDT Jimenez Yellow card.svg 40'
Ordóñez Soccerball shade.svg85'		Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 10,062
Referee: Calin Radosav

Top goalscorers

As of April 26, 2023. Does not include own goals.
Top scorer, Chandler Hoffman ChandlerHoffmanWiki.jpg
Top scorer, Chandler Hoffman
PositionNameTeamGoals
1 Flag of the United States.svg Chandler Hoffman Louisville City FC3
2 Flag of Senegal.svg Baye Djiby Fall FC Cincinnati2
Flag of England.svg Cameron Lancaster Louisville City FC
4 Flag of Nigeria.svg Fanendo Adi FC Cincinnati1
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Ballard Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Austin Berry FC Cincinnati
Flag of the United States.svg Corben Bone FC Cincinnati
Flag of the United States.svg George Davis IV Louisville City FC
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harrison Delbridge FC Cincinnati
Flag of Serbia.svg Ilija Ilić Louisville City FC
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mark-Anthony Kaye Louisville City FC
Flag of Denmark.svg Danni König FC Cincinnati
Flag of The Gambia.svg Kekuta Manneh FC Cincinnati
Flag of Ireland.svg Niall McCabe Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Pat McMahon FC Cincinnati
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Lucky Mkosana Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Okoli FC Cincinnati
Flag of the United States.svg Arquimides Ordonez FC Cincinnati
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Ownby Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Aodhan Quinn FC Cincinnati
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Reynolds Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Luke Spencer Louisville City FC
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Wiedeman FC Cincinnati

Players who played for both clubs

As of April 25,2023
PlayerLouisville City FC careerFC Cincinnati career
SpanAppsGoalsSpanAppsGoals
Flag of the United States.svg Aodhan Quinn 2015–20165752017172
Flag of the United States.svg Kadeem Dacres 2015–20165992017210
Flag of the United States.svg Luke Spencer 2017–202093292016110
Flag of the United States.svg Pat McMahon 2018–20213712016–2017281
Flag of the United States.svg Corben Bone 2020–20226582016–201910816
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy McLaughlin 20212132016–20209211
Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Gibson 2021–710201890

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nippert Stadium</span> Football stadium at the University of Cincinnati

James Gamble Nippert Memorial Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Primarily used for American football, it is the home field of the Cincinnati Bearcats football team. The stadium has also been used as a soccer venue, serving as the home of FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer from their inaugural 2016 USL season through the 2020 MLS season, following which they moved to TQL Stadium. Nippert Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 40,000 following the expansion and renovation performed in 2014, and the 2017 removal of corner seats to accommodate FC Cincinnati during their transition to the MLS. In rudimentary form since 1901, permanent concrete stands were built along each sideline for the 1915 season and as a complete horseshoe stadium since 1924, making it the fourth-oldest playing site and fifth-oldest stadium in college football, respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baye Djiby Fall</span> Senegalese footballer

Baye Djiby Fall, often referred to simply as Djiby, is a Senegalese professional football coach and a former forward. He is the manager of Génération Foot. Fall last played for Hobro IK in the 2018–19 Danish Superliga. Fall has previously played professional for top-flight clubs in Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Norway and Belgium. In Norway he was the top goalscorer in Tippeligaen with his 16 goals for Molde FK.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Berding</span> American sports executive and politician

Jeff Berding is an American sports executive and politician. He serves as co-CEO of FC Cincinnati, a professional soccer team he co-founded in 2015. He is also a Democratic politician, having served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011. From 1996 to 2015, he worked as an executive for the Cincinnati Bengals. Berding is currently serving as board chair of the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fanendo Adi</span> Nigerian footballer

Fanendo Adi is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">USL Championship</span> Professional soccer league in the United States

The USL Championship (USLC) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011. The USL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation as a Division II league since 2017, placing it under Major League Soccer in the hierarchy. The USL is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Berry (soccer)</span> American soccer player

Gregory Austin Berry is a retired American soccer defender from Cincinnati, Ohio. After playing for the Louisville Cardinals in college, he was a first round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. He signed with Chicago Fire, and was named MLS Rookie of the Year after his first season. He played another season with Chicago before he was traded to Philadelphia Union. After spending his second season with Philadelphia on loan to the South Korean club FC Anyang, Berry returned to his hometown to play for the newly formed club FC Cincinnati in the lower division United Soccer League. He served as FC Cincinnati's team captain for two seasons before retiring from his playing career and accepting a position as the club's strength and conditioning coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kenney Walker</span> American soccer player

Kenneth "Kenney" Walker is an American professional soccer player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy McLaughlin</span> American soccer midfielder (born 1993)

James Joseph McLaughlin III is an American soccer midfielder who most recently played for USL Championship side Louisville City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sean Reynolds (soccer)</span> American soccer player

Sean Reynolds is an American soccer player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pat McMahon (soccer, born 1986)</span> American soccer player

Pat McMahon is an American soccer player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Louisville City FC</span> American professional soccer team

Louisville City Football Club is an American professional soccer club based in Louisville, Kentucky. The team plays in the USL Championship, known through the 2018 season as the United Soccer League (USL), which is currently the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.

The 2016 FC Cincinnati season was the club's first season of existence, and their first in United Soccer League, the third-tier of the American soccer pyramid. FC Cincinnati play in the Eastern Division of USL. On April 16, the club set the USL's regular season attendance record, with 20,497. They broke this record twice more later in their season, first on May 14 with 23,375 attendees, then again on September 17 with an attendance of 24,376. On July 20, with five games left, the club broke the USL's single season attendance record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Smith (soccer, born 1992)</span> American soccer player

Kyle Joseph Smith is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

The 2017 FC Cincinnati season was the club's second season of existence, and their second in the United Soccer League (USL). It was FC Cincinnati's first season as a second-tier team in the U.S. soccer pyramid, as the United States Soccer Federation provisionally promoted the USL from Division III to Division II for the 2017 season. FC Cincinnati plays in the Eastern Division of USL.

The 2018 FC Cincinnati season was the club's third season of existence, and their third in the United Soccer League (USL). It was FC Cincinnati's second season as a second-tier team in the U.S. soccer pyramid, as the United States Soccer Federation provisionally promoted the USL from Division III to Division II for the 2017 season. FC Cincinnati played in the Eastern Conference of the USL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">TQL Stadium</span> Soccer stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

TQL Stadium, called West End Stadium during construction, is a soccer-specific stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home of FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team that had been temporarily playing at Nippert Stadium. The stadium is located in the West End neighborhood, at the former site of Stargel Stadium on Central Parkway at Wade Street. The stadium cost about $250 million to construct and holds approximately 26,000 spectators.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">FC Cincinnati</span> American professional soccer team

FC Cincinnati is an American professional soccer club based in Cincinnati. The club plays in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was first announced on August 12, 2015 as a United Soccer League (USL) franchise which played from 2016 to 2018. On May 29, 2018, the club's ownership was awarded an MLS franchise, and the team began MLS play on March 2, 2019. The club's ownership group is led by Carl H. Lindner III with Jeff Berding serving as Co-CEO. Currently, the role of general manager is held by Chris Albright.

Benjamin Maximilian Lundt is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for St. Louis City SC of Major League Soccer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yoann Damet</span> French football manager

Yoann Damet is a French association football coach who is currently an assistant coach with Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. He twice served as interim head coach of FC Cincinnati at ages 29 and 30, making him the youngest head or assistant coach in Major League Soccer.

The 2020 FC Cincinnati season was the club's second season in MLS, and the fifth season of a team playing under the FC Cincinnati brand after three years in the lower-division USL Championship. The club finished with a league worst 6–22–6 record in their inaugural MLS season in 2019, setting a league record for the most goals given up with 75. The 2020 season was the final year that FC Cincinnati played home matches at Nippert Stadium, as their new West End Stadium is scheduled to open in March 2021.

References

  1. ↑ Murray, Nicholas (May 26, 2018). "Louisville Strikes Twice to Defeat Cincinnati". United Soccer League. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ Warner, Adam (March 14, 2013). "Q&A with Ted Nichols: A fire in his belly for soccer at all levels". The Courier-Journal . Louisville, KY: Gannett Company . Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  3. ↑ Main, Dalton (January 8, 2014). "Louisville could soon host pro soccer team". Louisville, KY: WDRB . Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  4. ↑ Main, Dalton (January 14, 2014). "Louisville soccer fans rally around possible pro team". Louisville, KY: WDRB. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ Tenorio, Paul (June 30, 2015). "Orlando City to own, operate USL franchise in 2016". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ Hollingsworth, Chad (May 10, 2015), USL to Expand to Cincinnati in 2016, archived from the original on October 8, 2016, retrieved May 28, 2017
  7. ↑ Monk, Dan (August 6, 2015), Cincinnati Bengals exec Jeff Berding trying to bring a new pro soccer franchise to town, WCPO-TV, archived from the original on August 8, 2015
  8. ↑ Vicar, Nathan (August 12, 2015). "Details released about new FC Cincinnati pro soccer team". FOX10 News. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ Report: FC Cincinnati set to announce 2016 USL expansion, John Harkes as head coach, MLSSoccer.com, August 11, 2015, archived from the original on September 30, 2015, retrieved May 28, 2017
  10. ↑ Litner, Jonathan (February 2, 2016). "LouCity FC asks fans to 'name the rivalry'". The Courier-Journal . Louisville, KY: Gannett Company . Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  11. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (February 5, 2016). "FC Cincy, Louisville City to compete for 'River Cities Cup'". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Cincinnati, OH: Gannett Company . Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  12. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (April 24, 2017). "FC Cincy takeaways: River Cities Cup again lives up to hype". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett Company . Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  13. ↑ Lerner, Danielle (April 22, 2017). "Late equalizer spoils Louisville City FC result". The Courier-Journal . Gannett Company . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  14. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (April 23, 2017). "FC Cincy, Lou City at odds over alleged Djiby bite". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett Company . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  15. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (April 26, 2017). "FC Cincinnati's Djiby Fall suspended for 'major game misconduct'". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett Company . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  16. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (April 27, 2017). "FC Cincinnati: We will welcome Djiby back". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett Company . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  17. ↑ Brennan, Patrick (May 31, 2017). "FC Cincinnati, Djiby down Louisville City FC in U.S. Open Cup". The Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett Company . Retrieved June 9, 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.