May 17, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
FC Cincinnati stay at home to host St. Louis CITY SC for the first time ever on Saturday, May 18. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at TQL Stadium.
Saturday is Salute to Service, presented by Gillette. FC Cincinnati will honor and recognize all service members and will partner with many impactful organizations in the Greater Cincinnati region to support and honor all those who serve our country.
Take a look at what to know ahead of Saturday night’s match at TQL Stadium.
GATES OPEN
With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m., gates to TQL Stadium open at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
SALUTE TO SERVICE
Fans attending Saturday night can expect to see many ways pre-game and in-game in which FC Cincinnati recognize and honor service members. There will be many on-field activations leading up to kickoff and throughout the match to honor service, including pre-match with a large American flag unfurled for the National Anthem, all branches of the military recognized and more.
American flags will be passed out at Washington Park and the Fan Stand across the Guest Experience Center by section E6. Active and retired military (must show ID) receive a 10 percent discount on all merchandise purchased in-stadium, which will have a variety of camo items.
NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM EXCLUSIVE OFFER
This summer, FC Cincinnati invites you to come learn what service and sacrifice is all about at the nation’s only museum dedicated to all our Veterans.
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum, in Columbus, offers all Salute to Service match attendees an exclusive offer. From May 18 – September 1, visit the NVMM for just $10/ticket. Veterans and Active Duty are always free. Use Promo code FCCINCI. For more information, visit nationalvmm.org/visit.
FC CINCINNATI PRE-MATCH AT THE PARK PRESENTED BY PROLINK
Join FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park presented by Prolink at Washington Park. Fans of all ages can head over to Washington Park from 4-6:30 p.m.
At the coloring station, fans can write a letter to a soldier thanking them for their service. American flags will be available at the FC Cincinnati Marketing Table. In addition, there will be representation from the Air Force, Space Force, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and the Ohio Military Reserve. Fans can also check out tabling from organizations such as the Tri-State Warbirds Museum, Irreverent Warriors, DAV and Honor Flight.
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