What happened: FC Cincinnati shared Fourth of July wishes on Saturday as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence. The holiday greeting arrived with the club in the midst of the 2026 MLS regular season.

Why it matters: Clubs across American sports leaned into the milestone birthday, with holiday messages rolling out league-wide. The greeting lands during a busy stretch of the MLS calendar, echoing the Philadelphia Union's Fourth of July-themed gameday earlier in the week.

What to watch: FC Cincinnati continues its 2026 MLS regular-season campaign, with the summer schedule resuming after the holiday weekend.