Although Andy Najar, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar all started after taking part in the MLS All-Star festivities midweek, none were able to drive the attack in their usual fashion with Surridge exiting the game in the 72nd minute after having just a single shot.

In February, long before FC Cincinnati were anyone’s pick to win the Supporters’ Shield, a handful of Cincy players sat on an outdoor patio overlooking the beach in Clearwater, Florida.