It’s Charlotte FC versus FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on September 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati on September 12, 2026
You can watch FC Cincinnati take on Charlotte FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Charlotte FC (10-6-7) at FC Cincinnati (8-7-7) — Match Preview
Charlotte FC arrives at TQL Stadium carrying a 10-6-7 record, while FC Cincinnati enters at 8-7-7 looking to close the gap in a crowded middle of the table. Charlotte sits fifth in the league standings and Cincinnati sits seventh, a two-spot difference that speaks to how tight this stretch of the season has been for both clubs. Pep Biel has been the driving force for the visitors, putting up 11 goals and 9 assists across 23 appearances, and Charlotte will need that kind of output to break down a Cincinnati side playing at home.
Evander gives the hosts an even heavier individual weapon, with 13 goals and 11 assists in 22 matches, making him the player most likely to swing the match on his own. Kévin Denkey adds a second scoring outlet up top for Cincinnati with 11 goals in 22 appearances, while Ashley Westwood has set up 7 goals from Charlotte’s midfield this season. Neither club is carrying a reported injury into the match, with both sides’ injury lists clear entering the weekend.
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What Time is the FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC Match Today?
The Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati?
You can watch Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Charlotte FC
Pep Biel — M. Leading Charlotte in both scoring categories, Pep Biel has turned in 11 goals and 9 assists across 23 appearances this season, numbers that put him at the center of nearly everything the visitors do going forward. His combination of end product and creation makes him the player Cincinnati’s midfield will have to account for throughout the match.
Idan Toklomati — F. Idan Toklomati has settled into a reliable scoring role alongside Biel, converting 7 goals in 23 appearances for Charlotte. He gives the visitors a second look up top so the attack doesn’t rest on one player alone.
Ashley Westwood — M. A veteran presence in the middle of the park, Ashley Westwood has racked up 7 assists in 22 matches for Charlotte this season. His distribution from deep has kept service flowing to the club’s front line all year.
FC Cincinnati
Evander — M. Few players in MLS have matched Evander’s two-way production this season, and the Cincinnati playmaker enters with 13 goals and 11 assists across 22 appearances. He is the engine of everything the hosts try to build going forward and the most dangerous individual talent on the field in this one.
Kévin Denkey — F. Kévin Denkey has been Cincinnati’s most direct scoring threat, netting 11 goals in 22 matches. He gives the hosts a true finisher who can convert the chances Evander creates.
Pavel Bucha — M. Further back in the midfield, Pavel Bucha has quietly posted 8 assists in 22 appearances for Cincinnati. His passing range gives the hosts a second creative outlet whenever defenses set out to shut down Evander.
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