It's fair to question if 2025 is a transition year for FC Cincinnati, or if the club is going all-in on pursuing MLS Cup. You debate this point for as long as you want, but the facts on the ground indicate it's both.

Emmanuel Latte Lath and Kévin Denkey were two of the standout players on the opening night of the 2025 MLS season.

FC Cincinnati dished out a league-wide record amount of money for their newest star last year, and so far, they appear to be getting their money's worth. Kévin Denkey scored goals during FC Cincinnati's first two games of the season,

The team already has high expectations to live up to this season: Power rankings from MLS's website currently estimate FC Cincinnati to be the fifth strongest club of the league's 30 teams. This is above regional rival the Columbus Crew, which is ranked seventh.

However, the Olive & Whipped Feta Platter, available in premium suites, was surprisingly delicious. The dish consists of a feta honey yogurt spread, kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, toasted pine nuts and parsley, served with garlic herb focaccia crostinis and grilled naan.

After seeing his side pull away from FC Motagua late, FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan said he team wasn't close to hitting its ceiling.

Orellano will still occupy a senior roster spot and international roster spot, and below the Designated Player threshold using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

FC Cincinnati defeated FC Motagua, 4-1, Wednesday night in the first leg of Round One of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup at Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The win gives Cincinnati a commanding aggregate lead heading into next Wednesday’s second leg at TQL Stadium.