Hell Is Real Derby
Ohio rivalry named after I-71 billboard; USL origins 2017, MLS since 2019, passionate fan bases
From Wikipedia
Hell Is Real is a rivalry between the two Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs based in Ohio: the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati. Under current MLS regular season scheduling, the series occurs twice per season as both teams are members of the Eastern Conference. The teams first met in 2017 in the U.S. Open Cup before Cincinnati joined MLS in 2019.
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All-time
Columbus: 9, Drawn: 6, Cincinnati: 6
Next meeting
July 25, 2026, MLS regular season, CLB v CIN
Total
21
Most recent
November 8, 2025, MLS Cup playoffs, CIN 2–1 CLB
Largest victory
CIN 0–4 CLB, MLS is Back Tournament, (July 11, 2020), CLB 4–0 CIN, MLS Cup playoffs, (November 2, 2025)
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