The Hell Is Real rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati heats up with every match, but it'll never get as hot as a new dog on the menu at Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace. The hot-dog ...

The stage is set. At 6 p.m. Saturday, the first-ever Hell is Real playoff match will determine which Ohio-based team will host the MLS Cup Finals. Heading into Cincinnati, the Crew are technically the ...

That stretch of Interstate 71 that’s home to the iconic “HELL IS REAL” billboard that gave the Columbus Crew-FC Cincinnati rivalry its name? The northbound side has effectively been a highway to hell ...

Every year when the Crew and FC Cincinnati kick off their first Hell is Real match of the season, a new battle begins. At stake: the claim to being the best team in Ohio. The 2023 edition of the ...

Games like Saturday’s matchup between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati are ones to be treasured. Passionate rivalry? Check. Contrasting tactical styles from a pair of astute managers? Check. A ...

Before joining the club, a majority of Crew players had little reason to realize just how prominent the Hell is Real rivalry is to Columbus and FC Cincinnati. Defender Malte Amundsen joined the Crew ...

Pity poor Cincinnati, always living in our shadow. We’re Victoria’s Secret and Express. They’re Totes Adult Rain Ponchos. We’re Jeni’s Salted Caramel. They’re UDF Orange Sherbet. We’re Bath & Body ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — There has been a consistent theme to “Hell is Real” the past three years, both the Crew and FC Cincinnati have been very good teams at or near the top. It makes the derby even ...

UPDATE: FC Cincinnati announced Tuesday that the match is a sellout. It will mark the 18th sellout of TQL Stadium in 2023. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - FC Cincinnati is making club history this season as the ...