Hell is not freezing over just yet. In fact, the Hell is Real rivalry is returning to the MLS Cup playoffs. The Columbus Crew earned a No. 7 seed and will face off against No. 2 FC Cincinnati in a ...

FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan had strong words for the tight scheduling of the first edition of the Hell is Real derby in May, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field in Columbus. One of ...

FC Cincinnati lost to Columbus Crew, 4-2, in the second Hell is Real derby of the 2025 season.The game, named after the sign that sits along Interstate 71 between the two cities, was delayed by over ...

FC Cincinnati is celebrating in style Wednesday night, hosting a party before they head to the playoffs."We're obviously very excited; it's a big one. Playoffs are all we play for. Obviously didn't ...

The Crew face their first challenge of the 2025 MLS playoffs against their archrival. Earning the No. 7 seed after winning their final game of the regular season against the New York Red Bulls, the ...

Pat Noonan has lived through some heated MLS rivalries across two decades as a player and coach, from the I-95 tussles of the league’s early days to Cascadia Cup clashes with Seattle Sounders FC and ...

The 18th edition of the Hell is Real derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati will not start on time Saturday, July 12 at TQL Stadium. There has been steady rain over the last hour at TQL ...

Columbus leads the all-time series 7-4-6, but recent matches have been closely contested. The rivalry has seen several memorable moments, including FC Cincinnati's first MLS win over Columbus and a ...