3 Degrees of Separation
How FC Cincinnati and New York City FC Are Connected
RivalsHell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Orlando City SC
CoachedJason KreisJason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).
FC Cincinnati connects to New York City FC in 3 degrees through rivalry, shared players and coaching. First, FC Cincinnati links to Columbus Crew via rivalry: Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025) Then, Columbus Crew links to Orlando City SC via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Columbus Crew and Orlando City SC Finally, Orlando City SC links to New York City FC via coaching: Jason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).