Meet The FC Cincy Team

With the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals having multiple opportunities for fans to meet and get autographs form their favorite players, it was only a matter of time until Cincinnati’s newest team, FC Cincinnati, had some sort of way for fans to connect with the team. The Bengals have Bengals Line, Beyond the Stripes, Bengals Nation, and Bengals Pep Rally, and the Reds have Reds Hot Stove and Redsfest. FC Cincinnati now has a show of their own.

On Tuesdays at the Moerlein Lage House, ESPN 1530 presents the Coach John Harkes show. The show features host Tom Gelehrter interviewing FC Cincinnati head coach John Harkes and a guest player. Past guest players have included goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt and midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin. The interviews are very well done and interesting, and they usually feature a segment in which fans can ask the coach and the player a question in person or via twitter. You can also get autographs from Harkes and the guest player during commercial breaks.

I have been to two of these shows already, and I find them to be quite enjoyable. You get to gain insight on how the game of soccer is viewed by the head coach and the players, and you get autographs for free, which is always great. The Moerlein Lager House has also brewed a special FC Cincinnati beer. I haven’t tried it yet but have only heard good things about it. The atmosphere is great, and you will definitely have a fun time. I highly recommend going and supporting FC Cincinnati.

FC “clap” “clap” Cincy!