LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The United Soccer League’s newest rivalry will take shape on April 16 as Eastern Conference finalist Louisville City FC visits league-newcomer FC Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium. The 7 p.m. kickoff will give birth to what is sure to be a fierce and bitter battle for territory.
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The teams will play a total of three matches against each other – two in Cincinnati and one at Louisville Slugger Field. Cincinnati hosts LouCity on April 16 and July 23 — the first and final 2016 regular season meetings between the Clubs. Louisville City hosts FC Cincinnati on June 25 with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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With only 100 miles separating the two cities, much is to be played for. In the spirit of the rivalry, the Clubs will compete for an annual trophy to crown the winner of the season series.
But the trophy is currently without a name. A supporter-driven #NameTheCup campaign will launch on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. with four tickets to one of the three head-to-head matchups going to the fan that tweets the winning name.
Here’s what you need to know:
Tweet what you think the name of the cup should be between Jan. 27-30 with using #NameTheCup and tag both Clubs’ Twitter handles (@LouCityFC and @FCCincinnati). Entries will open at 11 a.m. on Jan. 27 and close at 11 a.m. on Jan. 30.
Fans can vote for the top-5 entries at LouisvilleCityFC.com or www.FCCincinnati.comstarting at 2 p.m. on Jan. 31. The poll will close at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 4.
The winning name will be announced at 1 p.m. on Feb. 5 and both Louisville City FC and FC Cincinnati will have a new trophy to aim to raise in 2016.
Full rules, terms and conditions can be found HERE.
Louisville City FC will begin regular season play on March 26 at Charlotte Independence. LouCity then returns to Louisville Slugger Field on April 2 to host New York Red Bulls II in the home opener, with a special 3 p.m. kickoff.
Fans can stay up to date with all of Louisville City’s breaking news, roster updates and ticketing information by following the Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Season tickets are available for Louisville City’s historic second season via the Club’s official website.
