FC Cincinnati will visit in-state rival Columbus Saturday in the Hell is Real derby in a matchup of two of top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Two historic rivals that date back before their MLS feud are now two of the best teams in the entire league. When FC Cincinnati visits Columbus Crew on Matchday 14, they do so for one of the most anticipated “Hell is Real” matches ever.

"When we go down the road of philosophy and culture, it’s a little bit cringe at times for me,” Noonan said. "You hear and see coaches that just want to sound really smart. ... Maybe it’s because I don’t have the vocabulary where I can use these crazy,