FC Cincinnati has a new mascot and his name is Gary

Cincinnati has a new mascot and his name is Gary.Gary the lion was introduced to the public Tuesday afternoon, the newest face of FC Cincinnati.He's an orange and blue winged-lion, modeled after the lion on the soccer club's crest. Gary wears a crown atop his head and a small set of wings on his back.He has orange fur with a blue mane, nose and wing tips.He's a happy orange lion -- his welcoming facial expression is meant to relay the friendly and hospitable nature of the FC Cincinnati fan base.Gary's name stemmed from fans' viral social media posts when the club released its MLS logo in November.Eagle-eyed supporters envisioned the name spelled out in lion’s design on the club’s crest.“He is a bright, cheery force of nature that is a perfect reflection of our fans’ presence in the Queen City," said FC Cincinnati vice president of community relations Kate Solomon. "Further, with our club pillar of being active and visible in the community, Gary provides us another way to further our connection to our fans – especially children and younger fans. We can’t wait to see him out and about and spreading the FCC fun around the region.”FC Cincinnati will makes its Major League Soccer debut this Saturday. The team will travel to face Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field.The Orange and Blue will make their home debut as an MLS team at Nippert Stadium on March 17.

Cincinnati has a new mascot and his name is Gary.

Gary the lion was introduced to the public Tuesday afternoon, the newest face of FC Cincinnati.


He's an orange and blue winged-lion, modeled after the lion on the soccer club's crest. Gary wears a crown atop his head and a small set of wings on his back.

He has orange fur with a blue mane, nose and wing tips.

He's a happy orange lion -- his welcoming facial expression is meant to relay the friendly and hospitable nature of the FC Cincinnati fan base.

Gary's name stemmed from fans' viral social media posts when the club released its MLS logo in November.

Eagle-eyed supporters envisioned the name spelled out in lion’s design on the club’s crest.

“He is a bright, cheery force of nature that is a perfect reflection of our fans’ presence in the Queen City," said FC Cincinnati vice president of community relations Kate Solomon. "Further, with our club pillar of being active and visible in the community, Gary provides us another way to further our connection to our fans – especially children and younger fans. We can’t wait to see him out and about and spreading the FCC fun around the region.”

FC Cincinnati will makes its Major League Soccer debut this Saturday. The team will travel to face Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field.

The Orange and Blue will make their home debut as an MLS team at Nippert Stadium on March 17.