Welcome to Cincinnati.com's live coverage of the MLS Cup playoffs Eastern Conference first-round series between No. 3-seed FC Cincinnati (1-1-0) and No. 6-seed New York City FC (1-1-0). Today's match at TQL Stadium (4 p.

New York City FC will now go on to face another New York City team, the New York Red Bulls. Earlier this week, Ohio's other MLS team, the Columbus Crew, was eliminated from the cup by the New York Red Bulls. The Columbus Crew were the defending MLS Cup champions.

Sixth seeds New York City upset FC Cincinnati on penalties on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup playoffs.

It's FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC at TQL Stadium in the MLS Cup playoffs. Follow for live score updates and highlights.

Saturday’s showdown between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC is shaping up to be one for the books, no matter which way it swings. This decisive match in their best-of-three series will turn TQL Stadium into a stage for an all-out “do or die.” With each side holding one win, only one can advance to keep their MLS Cup title hopes alive.