A result would be a good start for Noonan's tenure, especially considering the circumstances of this particular matchup.
Austin FC revealed itself to be a somewhat respectable team in its expansion season last year, finishing the year 9-21-4. That's three more wins than Cincinnati had in its debut season in 2019.
Q2 Stadium also became a hotbed for raucous soccer fandom, and provided a noticeably improved form for Austin, which went 7-8-2 there.