Major League Soccer has rescheduled FC Cincinnati's match against D.C. United for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. ET at TQL Stadium.
The match, originally scheduled for Sept. 5, was rescheduled due to pitch conditions and resulting player safety concerns created by heavy rains and inclement weather in the Cincinnati area.
Both teams will then fly to the Washington D.C. area and play again three days later at Audi Field.
The new kickoff date adds to an already congested stretch for FC Cincinnati following an upcoming FIFA international window. They will play seven matches in 21 days from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31. Right before the D.C. doubleheader, Cincinnati will host archrival Columbus Oct. 18, then right after will play at Inter Miami Oct. 28.
Cincinnati
dropped to ninth in the MLS Eastern Conference, occupying the last playoff spot, following a 3-3 draw with Charlotte Sept. 12, and now plays its next three games on the road, where the team is 1-6-5 in MLS play. Cincinnati next plays at Houston, who is second place in the Western Conference, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19.
Ticket information for ticketholders for Sept. 5 match
The club announced that tickets will be reissued in the next three business days to the SeatGeek account that last had possession of the ticket on Sept. 5.
For supporters with FC Cincinnati-issued parking, parking passes will be reissued in the next three business days to the SeatGeek account that last had possession of the parking pass on Sept. 5.
In acknowledgment of those fans who attended the Sept. 5 match, FC Cincinnati will be offering a 5-1-3 night on Oct. 21 with $5 beers (16 oz. Miller Lite or Coors Light cans), $1 water bottles (20 oz. Aquafina bottles), and $3 soft Bavarian pretzels at concourse concession stands, First Financial Club, and Cincinnatus Club.
Fans who are unable to attend the rescheduled match are encouraged to consider donating their tickets to help others experience FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Organizations who are available for ticket donation can be found here. Tickets and parking are not eligible for refunds or exchanges. If you choose to resell your tickets for the Oct. 21 match, the transaction will not count against your season ticket resale match limit.
Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions are available in the club's Postponement FAQ: https://www.fccincinnati.com/tickets/reschedule-faq.
Updated FC Cincinnati schedule
Sept. 19, at Houston (8:30 p.m.)
Sept. 26, at Montreal (7:30)
Oct. 10, at Atlanta (7:30)
Oct. 14, NEW ENGLAND (7:30)
Oct. 18, COLUMBUS (7:00)
Oct. 21, DC UNITED (7:00)
Oct. 24, at DC United (7:30)
Oct. 28, at Miami (7:30)
Oct. 31, PHILADELPHIA (TBD)
Nov. 7, NASHVILLE (4:00)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: FC Cincinnati schedule change means 7 games in 21 days in October
