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FC·ANALYSIS·July 16, 2026 07:11 PM ET

FC Cincinnati marks 2016 Crystal Palace visit as Burnley extends English-club history

Palace was the first English club to play at Nippert Stadium

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What happened: FC Cincinnati is recognizing the anniversary of Crystal Palace's 2016 visit to Nippert Stadium, the first time an English club played in Cincinnati. The club marked the date by noting that Burnley has since followed as another English side connected to that history.

Why it matters: The anniversary underscores FC Cincinnati's growing profile as a host for clubs outside MLS. Crystal Palace's 2016 trip stands as the franchise's original marker for English opposition at Nippert Stadium, with Burnley now tied into that same lineage.

What to watch: Watch for whether FC Cincinnati schedules further international friendlies at Nippert Stadium.

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