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Columbus' regular radio broadcaster Chris Doran will be on the call.

The Spanish radio broadcast can be found on La Grande 103.1 FM and the La Grande radio app, with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play.

Columbus Crew-FC Cincinnati Game 3 streaming information

Game 3 of the Crew-Cincinnati playoff matchup will be available on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass.

This was the second consecutive year the Crew were eliminated in the first round.

After the Crew host Cincinnati for their first meeting in the 2026 season, they will travel I-71 to match up at TQL Stadium on Oct. 18.

When will Columbus Crew face Messi, Inter Miami?

On Aug. 1, the Crew will be in Florida for their first game of the season against Inter Miami, who signed star forward Lionel Messi to a contract extension earlier this year.

The Crew are set to host Miami in Columbus on Sept.

The Crew's first game at home, which will no longer be called Lower.com Field, is set for March 7 against the Chicago Fire.

More: No more Lower.com Field, Columbus Crew will have new stadium naming rights deal for 2026

The Crew close their season on the road against the Fire on Nov. 7, with MLS Decision Day being pushed back to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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on Nov. 8 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

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Zawadzki's shot was saved by goalkeeper Roman Celentano, but the Crew quickly regained possession after the save.

Both forward Hugo Picard and midfielder Darlington Nagbe got off shots after Zawadzki, but were blocked by Cincinnati's backline.

Score: 0-0

(39') Columbus Crew makes early substitution vs.

Farsi has been unavailable since July 12.

FC Cincinnati starting lineup vs Columbus Crew in Game 3

Here is the starting 11 for Cincinnati vs Columbus:

  • GK: Roman Celentano
  • DF: Teenage Hadebe
  • DF: Nick Hagglund
  • DF: Miles Robinson
  • MF: Pavel Bucha
  • MF: Evander da Silva Ferreira
  • MF: Ender Echenique
  • MF: Lukas Engel
  • MF: Samuel Gidi
  • FW: Kevin Denkey
  • FW: Brenner Souza

Columbus Crew starting lineup vs FC Cincinnati in Game 3

Here is the starting 11 for Columbus vs Cincinnati:

  • GK: Patrick Schulte
  • DF: Malte Amundsen
  • DF: Steven Moreira
  • DF: Sean Zawadzki
  • MF: Max Arfsten
  • MF: Dylan Chambost
  • MF: Taha Habroune
  • MF: Andres Herrera
  • MF: Darlington Nagbe
  • FW: Hugo Picard
  • FW: Diego Rossi

Who are the referees for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Game 3?

Here are the officials for the Crew vs Cincinnati tonight:

Referee: Chris Penso

Assistant Referee 1: Chris Elliot

Assistant Referee 2: Jeremy Hanson

Fourth Official: Allen Chapman

VAR: Geoff Gamble

Assistant VAR: Tom Supple

Results from MLS Cup first-round series in Eastern Conference

  • (1) Philadelphia Union defeated (8) Chicago Fire in two games to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • (3) Inter Miami and (6) Nashville SC are tied 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for 8 p.m.

    27: vs Inter Miami (7 p.m.)

  • Saturday, Oct. 10: @ Orlando City SC (7:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 14: vs Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday, Oct. 18: @ FC Cincinnati (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday, Oct. 24: vs Toronto FC (2:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Oct.

    28: @ FC Dallas (8:30 p.m.)

  • Saturday, Oct. 31: vs D.C. United (TBD)
  • Saturday, Nov. 7: @ Chicago Fire (4 p.m.)

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Columbus Crew eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs by Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati: Replay

CINCINNATI - The Crew have been eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs after falling to FC Cincinnati 2-1 in Game 3 of their first-round series on Nov.

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The Hell is Real rivals went into halftime scoreless, and it was the Crew who broke open the game with a goal from forward Jacen Russell-Rowe in the 63rd minute.

Russell-Rowe was a first-half substitution, entering for midfielder Taha Habroune.

Cincinnati was quick to bring the game back to a tie when forward Brenner Souza found the back of the net at the 67-minute mark off a corner kick.

Over 20 minutes later, Souza scored the game-winner for Cincinnati, launching a shot from the top of the Crew's box.

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The Crew had nine minutes of stoppage time to tie the game once again, but failed to score in three attempts and multiple opportunities in Cincinnati's box.

This marks the second consecutive first-round exit for the Crew in the MLS Cup playoffs.

(96') Diego Rossi sends shot above crossbar

Crew team-leading scorer Diego Rossi took a shot from the middle of Cincinnati's box that went high over the crossbar and out of play, ending a scoring opportunity for the Crew.

Score: Cincinnati 2-1

(90') Columbus Crew use final three substitutions in Game 3

The Crew made their final three substitutions following Cincinnati taking the lead.

columbus crew mls

9: @ D.C. United (7:30 p.m.)

  • Saturday, Sept. Running up the right sideline, Herrera eventually found Russell-Rowe inside Cincinnati's box and Russell-Rowe scored with one touch.

    Following the goal, the play was reviewed, but VAR ruled no Crew player committed an outside violation.

    Score: Crew 1-0

    (57') FC Cincinnati goalkeeper makes crucial save on shot from Hugo Picard

    Crew forward Hugo Picard took a shot from directly in front of Cincinnati's box off a cross from forward Jacen Russell-Rowe that Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano made a diving save to stop from scoring.

    Score: 0-0

    Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Game 3 first-half stats

    Possession: Crew (56.4%), Cincinnati (43.6%)

    Shots: Crew (7), Cincinnati (1)

    Shots on goal: Crew (2) Cincinnati (2)

    Goalkeeper saves: Crew (1), Cincinnati (2)

    Fouls: Crew (7), Cincinnati (4)

    (43') Columbus Crew have multiple shot attempts stopped by FC Cincinnati following corner kick

    Crew defender Sean Zawadzki found a shot opportunity from the middle of Cincinnati's box following a corner kick.

    20, while Farsi is recovering from a sports hernia surgery he underwent in September.

    Columbus Crew's 2026 MLS regular-season schedule announced

    • The Columbus Crew's 2026 schedule marks the final season before MLS shifts its calendar to align with European leagues.
    • The Crew will open their season on the road against the Portland Timbers on Feb.

      21.

    • The MLS season will pause for nearly two months to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    The Crew's 2026 regular-season schedule was released on Nov. 20. However, there has never been a return trip, and that will remain true for a while longer as the two teams are not slated to face each other in 2026.

    Columbus Crew 2026 MLS regular-season schedule:

    • Saturday, Feb.

      21: @ Portland Timbers (10:30 p.m.)

    • Saturday, Feb 28: @ Sporting Kansas City (8:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, March 7: vs Chicago Fire (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, March 14: vs Nashville SC (6 p.m.)
    • Saturday, March 21: @ Toronto FC (TBD)
    • Saturday, April 4: @ Atlanta United (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, April 12: vs Orlando City SC (7 p.m.)
    • Saturday, April 18: @ New England Revolution (7:30 p.m.)
    • Wednesday, April 22: vs LA Galaxy (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, April 25: vs Philadelphia Union (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, May 2: vs Minnesota United (7:30 p.m.)
    • Sunday, May 10: @ New York City FC (4:30 p.m.)
    • Wednesday, May 13: @ New York Red Bulls (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, May 16: @ Philadelphia Union (7:30 p.m.)
    • Sunday, May 24: vs Atlanta United (5 p.m.)
    • Wednesday, July 22: vs New York City FC (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, July 25: vs FC Cincinnati (7 p.m.)
    • Saturday, Aug.

      1: @ Inter Miami (7:30 p.m.)

    • Saturday, Aug. 15: @ Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m.)
    • Wednesday, Aug. 19: vs CF Montreal (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, Aug. 22: @ Nashville SC (8:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, Aug. 29: vs New England Revolution (7:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday, Sept.

      The regular season returns on July 16.

      Hell is Real: Dates for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati 2026 regular-season matchups

      The Crew have to wait until July 25 to get back on the field against their in-state rivals who ended their 2025 season, FC Cincinnati.

      Cincinnati defeated the Crew 2-1 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

      Forward Ibrahim Aliyu replaced midfielder Max Arfsten, forward Daniel Gazdag replaced midfielder Dylan Chambost and defender Yevhen Cheberko replaced defender Malte Amundsen.

      Score: Cincinnati 2-1

      (86') FC Cincinnati takes late-game lead vs Columbus Crew in Game 3

      Forward Brenner Souza scored his second goal of the game to give Cincinnati a one-goal lead late in Game 3.

      Score: Cincinnati 2-1

      (84') Columbus Crew make second substitution in Game 3

      With their second substitution of the game, the Crew had midfielder Lassi Lappalainen replace Andres Herrera.

      Score: 1-1

      (67') FC Cincinnati quickly evens score again vs Columbus Crew

      Less than five minutes after the Crew took a one-goal advantage, Cincinnati ties the score again with a goal from forward Brenner Souza on a corner-kick play.

      Midfielder Evander Da Silva Ferreira executed the corner, sending the ball into the Crew's box and to defender Teenage Hadebe.

      FC Cincinnati

      Crew coach Wilfried Nancy made an uncharacteristic first-half substitution in Game 3, with forward Jacen Russell-Rowe replacing midfielder Taha Habroune.

      Score: 0-0

      (35') Midfielder Taha Habroune shown yellow card

      Crew midfielder Taha Habroune was given a yellow card for a foul against Cincinnati defender Lukas Engel near midfield.

      Score: 0-0

      (26') Patrick Schulte records save on shot from Evander

      Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte recorded his first save of the game on a shot taken by midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira from the center of the Crew's box.

      With da Silva Ferreira's shot heading toward the center of the goal, Schulte dove to his left to make he save with his fingertips.

      Cincinnati midfielder Samuel Gidi got after another shot inside the Crew's box following da Silva Ferreira's that went just far left, past the goalpost.

      Score: 0-0

      (10') FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund shown yellow card

      Defender Nick Hagglund was given Cincinnati's first yellow card of Game 3 for poor sportsmanship.

      Score: 0-0

      (4') Malte Amundsen shown yellow card early in Game 3

      Crew defender Malte Amundsen was given the first yellow card of Game 3 for a foul against Cincinnati midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira.

      While da Silva Ferreira was attempting to break away from Amundsen with the ball, Amundsen grabbed da Silva Ferreira's arm, leading to the call.

      Score: 0-0

      Defender Steven Moreira applauds Columbus Crew fans at TQL Stadium

      Before kickoff of Game 3 in Cincinnati, Crew defender Steven Moreira got the entire starting lineup to go over and applaud the Crew fans in sections 225 and 226 at TQL Stadium.

      More: Which Columbus Crew players can make an impact in Game 3 vs FC Cincinnati?

      Columbus Crew injury report for Game 3 vs FC Cincinnati

      The Crew are without striker Wessam Abou Ali and midfielder Mo Farsi for Game 3.

      Abou Ali was sidelined with a hairline fracture in his right ankle against Toronto FC on Sept.

      Cincinnati English-speaking radio broadcast will be on Alt 105.7 FM and available via the iHeartRadio app. Going forward it will look different as 2026 marks the last time the MLS season will run from February to November.

      On Nov. 13, MLS owners voted to shift the league calendar to align with those overseas, including the Premier League and La Liga.

      MLS Season Pass is available for the playoffs with a free Apple TV login. 12: vs New York Red Bulls (7:30 p.m.)

    • Saturday, Sept 19: @ CF Montreal (7:30 p.m.)
    • Sunday, Sept. Using a header, Hadebe got the ball to Souza, who took his shot directly in front of the Crew's goal.

      Score: 1-1

      (63') Jacen Russell-Rowe gives Columbus Crew lead in Game 3

      Forward Jacen Russell-Rowe has pulled the Crew ahead in Game 3 with a goal off a pass from midfielder Andres Herrera.

      The play started with a goal kick from Patrick Schulte, in which he used to connect with Herrera upfield.