FC Cincinnati Condemns Abusive Language in Match

During a recent match between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC, play was halted due to discriminatory language directed at Cincinnati’s captain, Luciano Acosta, by NYCFC fans, reportedly involving homophobic slurs. FC Cincinnati condemned the behavior, stating that discrimination has no place in the game and praised the swift actions of officials. The match ended with NYCFC winning 3-2, marking Cincinnati's second consecutive loss. Major League Soccer also released a statement condemning hate speech and confirmed they are investigating the incident. The league emphasized that it will not tolerate such abusive behavior within its venues. FC Cincinnati is set to face Orlando City SC next, looking to rebound from this controversy.