FC Cincinnati have announced the full schedule for the club's buildup to MLS play following the ongoing pause for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Orange and Blue will begin training on Monday, June 22, before the 2026 MLS Regular Season resumes one month later. As previously announced, FC Cincinnati will host English football club Burnley FC on Friday, July 10 at TQL Stadium. The club's four weeks of training leads up to the resumption of the 2026 season on Wednesday, July 22 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The closed-door friendly against CD Olimpia will take place on Wednesday, July 15 at Mercy Health Training Center in Milford.