CINCINNATI – On Sunday, Sept. 29, during their game against Orlando City SC – and in the week leading up to the game – FC Cincinnati will thank their multitude of fans who have cheered the team on during their first season in Major League Soccer.

Throughout this week – as part of the club’s Fan Appreciation activities – the Orange and Blue have a host of “thank you” activities planned for their fan base that has continued to support the club in inspiring numbers at Nippert Stadium. | Tickets vs. Orlando City SC on Sept. 29

“On the field, our season has been a disappointment to say the least, but our incredible fans have provided unwavering, passionate support every single game this season, both home and away.” FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding said. “Their support has been the highlight of the season and is the strongest building block we take into the 2020 season. The Orlando game will be our last regular-season home game this year at Nippert Stadium and we want to show our fan base our commitment to them as we close out our inaugural season. They’ve been there through the highs and lows this year and are deserving of our greatest appreciation.”

A host of special activities and giveaways are planned for Sunday’s game.

When they walk into the Nippert Stadium gates, all fans will receive a specially designed scratch-off ticket. Every ticket will be a winner and prize redemption will be available from gates opening until 45 minutes after the game at Main Street Plaza, which is located just inside Gate 7 and above the east fixed concession stands and merchandise stand.

Prizes included in the scratch-off tickets include:

Gift cards from Buffalo Wings & Rings, Frisch’s, LaRosa’s or Richter & Phillips Jewelers

LaRosa’s “Ohio” t-shirts

Customized 2020 FC Cincinnati “Heritage” jerseys (to be unveiled in early December)

Free LaRosa’s pizzas

Yoga Bar vouchers

Free Taste of Belgium waffles

$10 store credit to the FC Cincinnati Team Shop (43 East Fourth St.)

Scratch off rules and regulations.

Additionally, following the game, the entire 2019 FC Cincinnati roster will be signing autographs for fans during the designated autograph period.

Special Fan Appreciation Ticket Offer

Fans who don’t yet have tickets to the game can take advantage of a limited promotional offer. The first 513 fans to use the code THANKYOU19 at fccincinnati.com/ticketpackages will get access to a discount of up to 20% off prices in any available seat location.

Enter to Win from First Financial Bank

Fans will have the opportunity to win one of five $100 team store gift certificates courtesy of First Financial Bank via an Enter to Win promotion on the club’s website at fccincinnati.com/firstfinancial.

Lucky Fan Giveaways

Lucky row and lucky seat giveaways will occur throughout the game, with prizes to include:

A Procter and Gamble gift basket

$25 SeatGeek vouchers

Mike’s Carwash Ultimate Wash coupons

Klosterman product vouchers

Fan Appreciation Scarf | Emmanuel Ledesma Meet & Greet Opportunity

A limited-edition 2019 Fan Appreciation scarf will be available for $30 at the club’s downtown FC Cincinnati Shop (43 East Fourth St.) and fan-favorite Emmanuel Ledesma wants to meet those who purchase the scarf.

While ticket supplies last (or through the shop’s closing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26) fans who come to the downtown storefront and purchase the 2019 Fan Appreciation scarf will receive one ticket per item to meet Ledesma in-person on Sept. 26 after the store closes. Fans must present a physical ticket to enter the store during the Ledesma meet and greet.

Skyline Scavenger Hunt

This week, the club – in partnership with Skyline Chili – is staging a scavenger hunt throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. Starting today and every day through Saturday, Sept. 28, the FCC Street Team will make stops at two secret locations where fans can win prize packs that include two (2) tickets to the Sept. 29 Orlando game, a Skyline gift card and an FCC scarf.

More information will be posted on the team’s social channels each day with clues leading fans to the locations of each stop’s prize. The daily stops will be in the following locales:

Cincinnati’s West Side (Monday)

Northern Kentucky (Tuesday)

Milford (Wednesday)

Area college campuses (Thursday)

Downtown Cincinnati (Friday)

North of town (Saturday)

FC Cincinnati will host Fan Appreciation Night for their home finale against Orlando City SC at Nippert Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 29. First kick is set for 5 p.m. and the game will be televised live on WSTR 64, streamed on FloFC (in-region) and ESPN+ (out-of-region), carried on the radio on WDJO with an audio stream on TuneIn (WDJO) and fccincinnati.com. Tickets and group options for next Sunday’s match are available at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-5425 (KICK).

For up-to-the-minute information about FC Cincinnati, visit the team’s official website at fccincinnati.com, or follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @FCCincinnati.