Forget 'Streamergate.' FC Cincy fans traveling to Nashville can't pregame march, bring flagpoles

Charlie Hatch | chatch@enquirer.com

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Futbol Club Cincinnati fans might travel to July 7 road match at Nashville SC, but they won't be taking their Nippert-atmosphere with them.

On Thursday afternoon, FC Cincinnati released details for supporters expecting to travel to the upcoming match at Nissan Stadium.

Here are some of the rules Cincinnati fans can expect:

"No march in to or through Nissan Stadium in the lead up to the match."

"All banners, flags and drums desired to be used by visiting supporters during the match at Nissan Stadium must be presented for inspection and screening by security at 4:30 p.m. Central to Media Gate located on the West Side of the Stadium. Any of the above items brought after that time will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Items passing inspection will be taken directly to the visiting supporter section."

No tifos

No streamers thrown toward the field

No smoke (USL doesn't allow smoke in visiting supporting sections)

"Flags and banners must not exceed 3' x 5' in size and may not be affixed to poles of any kind"

"Visiting supporters will be held in their section for 10-15 minutes following the conclusion of the match to allow for a majority of the home crowd to exit."

FC Cincinnati hosts Ottawa Fury FC on Saturday night at Nippert Stadium before the July 7 match in Nashville. The clubs haven't met previously.

Nashville, of course, was awarded a Major League Soccer expansion bid last December before FC Cincinnati was awarded one this past May.

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