Oct 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha (20) and New York City midfielder James Sands (6) chase the ball in the first half of the MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Match between the FC Cincinnati and the New York City at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. The match was tied 0-0 at halftime.; Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images