FC Cincinnati and D.C. United match postponed due to local weather conditions

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

FC Cincinnati and D.C. United match postponed due to local weather conditions
Summary

The Major League Soccer match between FC Cincinnati and D.C. United was officially postponed Saturday night following persistent weather disruptions. Originally set for a 7:30 p.m. EST start, the contest faced a delay of more than two hours due to reports of lightning in the immediate area. League officials ultimately determined that the match could not proceed, citing concerns regarding pitch conditions and overall player safety. The postponement leaves FC Cincinnati positioned sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, while D.C. United remains in 12th place. No makeup date for the fixture has been announced by the league. Players and staff were cleared from the field as officials formalized the decision to call off the evening's proceedings.

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  • Lightning caused a delay of over two hours before the match was officially canceled.
  • Officials cited player safety and pitch conditions as the primary reasons for the postponement.
  • FC Cincinnati currently occupies sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
  • D.C. United enters the postponement ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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  • 2:23 AMYahoo SportsFC Cincinnati's match against D.C. United postponed due to weather
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Following a series of weather delays, Saturday night's match between FC Cincinnati and D.C. United has officially been postponed.The game was initially scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST, but was delayed by ...

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