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FC Cincinnati Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Published on September 15, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release


FC Cincinnati are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15), an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities.

Noche Latina returns to TQL Stadium, as FC Cincinnati will celebrate Hispanic Culture in the September 23 match against Charlotte FC. Various activities are scheduled throughout the evening to celebrate Noche Latina, including Spanish public address announcements and an in-stadium Latino playlist.

Ticket packages are available HERE for the match. Proceeds from package sales goes to Su Casa Hispanic Center and Santa Maria Community Services. Su Casa Hispanic Center serves the Hispanic & Latino community in Greater Cincinnati with case management, education services, family reunification and more. Santa Maria Community Services serve as a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals.

On matchday, Noche Latina kicks off at the Washington Park Pre-Match Party, with La Mega playing music, salsa dancing lessons on site from Salsannati, and many local organizations on-site including Apoyo Latino, Santa Maria Community Services, FIESTA Hispanic Alliance and Silva Language.

FC Cincinnati will additionally celebrate Hispanic Heritage month throughout September and October. On September 7, the FC Cincinnati Street Team presented by Cliffs and Gary the Lion attended Salsa on the Square, a free weekly event taking place every Thursday through September 28 from 7-10 p.m. on Fountain Square.

On Sunday, September 17, the Street Team and Gary will also attend the second-annual Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by La Mega. The family-friendly fun takes place in Sharonville from 3-7 p.m.

For the October 4 match against the New York Red Bulls, the Capitanies program, presented by P&G, returns. Local Latino students will attend the match and shadow FC Cincinnati staff to learn about a career in sports.

For more information on FC Cincinnati's work in the community, visit FCCincinnati.com/Community.

FC Cincinnati are committed to leaving a legacy, creating something bigger than ourselves, and being the embodiment of a rising Cincinnati. Through our own programs and initiatives, and the support of key partners, we will improve the lives of children through soccer and will continue to do our part to create an inclusive community.

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