Here's who FC Cincinnati will play in the MLS playoffs

FC Cincinnati secured the ninth seed in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference playoffs following the conclusion of the regular season on Decision Day, November 7. The team concluded the season with a 12-12-10 record and 46 points, earning them a place in the postseason. The standout performer for Cincinnati was MVP candidate Sam Surridge, who scored both goals during Nashville SC's victory over their rivals, Nashville SC at TQL Stadium.

FC Cincinnati will face Orlando City in a wild-card game on November 19 in Florida. The victor will advance to face Nashville in a best-of-three series in the first round. The exact date and time for this match are yet to be announced. If FC Cincinnati and Nashville advance, Cincinnati will host the second match either on November 27 or 28, while Nashville will play the third game in Orlando on December 1 or 2, should it be necessary.

In the broader playoff picture, Cincinnati is currently seventh in the conference. Orlando City and Columbus both secured wins during the week, with Orlando edging out New England 1-0 and Columbus overcoming three one-goal deficits to defeat Chicago 4-3. The remaining playoff matchups are between the No. 2 seeded Miami and No. 7 seeded Columbus, No. 3 New England and No. 6 Philadelphia, and No. 4 Charlotte and No. 5 Chicago.

The league is expected to release kickoff dates and times for these matches within the next two days. The conference semifinals are set for either December 5 or 6, and the conference final is scheduled for December 11 or 12, with the higher seed hosting the game. The MLS Cup final is scheduled for December 18, with the team possessing the most regular-season points hosting the championship match.