FC Cincinnati is a professional soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The club was founded in 2015 and has quickly risen through the ranks of American soccer. They currently compete in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in the United States. FC Cincinnati plays their home matches at Nippert Stadium, which is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. The club's nickname is "FCC," which is derived from the initials of the club's name. FC Cincinnati has had success in the lower divisions of American soccer, winning the United Soccer League (USL) Regular Season Championship in 2018. They have also made several deep runs in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, reaching the semifinals in 2017.