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Cincinnati Faces Must-Win Showdown After 4-0 Blowout

11/3/2025

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FC Cincinnati lost 4-0 to Columbus Crew in Game 2 of MLS playoff series, forcing a decisive Game 3 on November 8.
Columbus dominated possession and scored four times, while Cincinnati failed to register a shot on goal.
Pat Noonan, FC Cincinnati head coach, acknowledged the poor performance and urged quick regroup.
Cincinnati had won Game 1 previously and must win consecutive games to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Story summary

FC Cincinnati lost 4-0 to Columbus Crew in Game 2 of MLS playoff series, forcing a decisive Game 3 on November 8.
Columbus dominated possession and scored four times, while Cincinnati failed to register a shot on goal.
Pat Noonan, FC Cincinnati head coach, acknowledged the poor performance and urged quick regroup.
Cincinnati had won Game 1 previously and must win consecutive games to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.