CINCINNATI - So now you want to buy FC Cincinnati season tickets, huh?

Here's the process the club has set up for its 2019 debut season in Major League Soccer.

Season ticket members get first priority in seat selection, according to a league release.

Fans who don't have season tickets now can purchase pro-rated 2018 season tickets through June 30 and qualify for higher priority next year.

FC Cincinnati will being taking deposits for 2019 season tickets on July 2.

A $50 deposit will put fans in a priority line to purchase seats after all season-ticket holders.

Remember that FC Cincinnati will continue to play in Nippert Stadium, which seats 35,000 for soccer, at least through 2020. Its new stadium in the West End - with 14,000 fewer seats - is not expected to be ready until 2021.

FC Cincinnati has sold between 15,000 and 20,000 season tickets for 2018.

More information is available by calling 513-977-KICK (5425).

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