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 ...

“Hell is Real” declares the billboard on the drive from Columbus to Cincinnati, but what about heaven? At which destination – the Arch City or the Queen City – would you prefer to spend eternity?

The rivalry between the Columbus Crew and Cincinnati FC goes beyond language barriers. "Infierno es real," as said in Spanish by the Crew's Andrés Herrera. "L'enfer est réel," translated into French ...

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 ...

One of the most heated rivalries in Major League Soccer is coming to Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium this weekend.FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew will face off in the 18th edition of the “Hell is Real” ...

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 ...

Saturday’s Eastern Conference Final at TQL Stadium (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass) pits No. 1 seed FC Cincinnati vs. No. 3 seed Columbus Crew, treating fans to something of an MLS eclipse. In the last 10 ...

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 ...