Despite a limited capacity, fans had the energy buzzing at TQL Stadium on Sunday.They said they are grateful the day has arrived as they welcomed their team into new digs, while getting a taste of it themselves.FC Cincinnati played Inter Miami, losing 3-2.Fans said they have a lot of excitement for the future of the team and its stadium."There's a lot of excitement. The field, the grass field and everything," fan Greg Thielman said.A new home and greater energy than ever before."We've been coming since the very beginning in 2015. So, to see them expand and grow is something that is super exciting to be a part of," fan Devin Biser said.Six thousand FC Cincinnati fans came for a new chapter at TQL Stadium and to make some waves in Major League Soccer.And yes, the Bailey still rocks the house."It's really exciting for the city, you know, to see that we put up a beautiful stadium, have something exciting to come out to, especially with COVID ending," fan Jahmar Daniels said.The pandemic would've made this seem impossible a year ago.Masks, social distancing and limited attendance were part of the fan experience.Many came decked out in orange and blue gear, not deterred by the current state of affairs."I've got my 2016 inaugural season scarf, you know, for the opening game. It just kind of helps you get ready in your mind for the game," fan AJ Eaves said.Despite the loss on Sunday, fans told us they've stuck with this team from the start.They'll keep coming back here."It's been a long time coming. I went to pretty much every game I've been able to go to over at Nippert Stadium," fan Kyle Ryder said.Fans said their loyalty runs deep.They can't wait to be joined by more fans soon."Win or lose or draw, I'm here for FCC," Ryder said.Fans including Ryder said they expect full attendance will really make the new stadium light up.
Despite a limited capacity, fans had the energy buzzing at TQL Stadium on Sunday.
They said they are grateful the day has arrived as they welcomed their team into new digs, while getting a taste of it themselves.
FC Cincinnati played Inter Miami, losing 3-2.
Fans said they have a lot of excitement for the future of the team and its stadium.
"There's a lot of excitement. The field, the grass field and everything," fan Greg Thielman said.
A new home and greater energy than ever before.
"We've been coming since the very beginning in 2015. So, to see them expand and grow is something that is super exciting to be a part of," fan Devin Biser said.
Six thousand FC Cincinnati fans came for a new chapter at TQL Stadium and to make some waves in Major League Soccer.
And yes, the Bailey still rocks the house.
"It's really exciting for the city, you know, to see that we put up a beautiful stadium, have something exciting to come out to, especially with COVID ending," fan Jahmar Daniels said.
The pandemic would've made this seem impossible a year ago.
Masks, social distancing and limited attendance were part of the fan experience.
Many came decked out in orange and blue gear, not deterred by the current state of affairs.
"I've got my 2016 inaugural season scarf, you know, for the opening game. It just kind of helps you get ready in your mind for the game," fan AJ Eaves said.
Despite the loss on Sunday, fans told us they've stuck with this team from the start.
They'll keep coming back here.
"It's been a long time coming. I went to pretty much every game I've been able to go to over at Nippert Stadium," fan Kyle Ryder said.
Fans said their loyalty runs deep.
They can't wait to be joined by more fans soon.
"Win or lose or draw, I'm here for FCC," Ryder said.
Fans including Ryder said they expect full attendance will really make the new stadium light up.
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