The next matchup after that, though, will be an interesting one. On April 16th FCC will meet downriver rivals Louisville City FC for the first time. The Coopers, an LCFC supporters group, recently posted up a preview of what this Eastern Conference matchup looks like on their end. We enjoyed it, but wanted to offer up our perspective of the impending rivalry as well.

Eastern Conference Preview: Louisville City FC

BACKGROUND:

While affectionately known as "the world's game," soccer was invented in Louisville. About an hour and a half down I-71 from Cincinnati, Louisville City FC is one of the longest tenured clubs in the history of the sport. Although they've (to borrow a quote from The Coopers) "decided they're too good for our league," LCFC is a storied franchise donning a corporate “health and well-being company” sponsor on their kits. They play their games at the soccer specific Slugger Field, where they're also kind enough to share it with a minor league baseball team. 8,000 tickets constitutes a sellout. FCC is nearing half that number in season ticket holders alone.