Crew host FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real derby on July 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby on July 25 at 7:15 p.m. The match comes after the Crew's recent 2-1 loss to NYCFC, marking a tough start for interim head coach Laurent Courtois. Meanwhile, Cincinnati sits fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-5-5. The Crew, currently in 11th place, aim to improve their 4-4-8 record and address their negative goal differential. This clash is the first meeting of the season between these rivals.
- •The match starts at 7:15 p.m. on July 25.
- •Crew lost 2-1 to NYCFC in their last game.
- •Cincinnati currently has a record of 6-5-5.
- •Crew holds an 11th place standing with a -3 goal differential.
- •The match is available on FS1 and Apple TV.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Coming up: Columbus Crew face FC Cincinnati in first Hell is Real of 2026
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Crew vs. FC Cincinnati, how to watch the latest Hell is Real derby
"Columbus Crew are hosting Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati in their first meeting since last year's MLS Cup series.
"The Crew face FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby on July 25 as they look to bounce back from a recent loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:32 PMComing up: Columbus Crew face FC Cincinnati in first Hell is Real of 2026
Columbus Crew are hosting Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati in their first meeting since last year's MLS Cup series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:03 AMCrew vs. FC Cincinnati, how to watch the latest Hell is Real derby
The Crew face FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real derby on July 25 as they look to bounce back from a recent loss.
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