West End in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Story of the Broken Bleacher

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 31, 2025

1. Story of the Broken Bleacher Marker

Inscription. The fans have always been the 12th player on the pitch. It's never been more true than that the massive wall of noise and color affectionately coined, "The Bailey." Once used to describe the stronghold of a castle, The Bailey is a clear reminder of the strength of FC Cincinnati supporters. Known for bleeding orange and blue, these die-hard fans spent their early years standing on Nippert Stadium's metal bleachers. For 90 plus minutes, 1,700 rabid fans brought the bleachers to [] chanting, waving flags, and beating drums from The Bailey's stronghold. Over the course of five seasons, the club's passionate supporters cheered their hearts out until many of the bleachers broke under the strain. This bleacher is a reminder that there is always strength in unity. So join us in raising a glass to The Bailey and [].

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 39° 6.712′ N, 84° 31.347′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in West End. It can be reached from Central Parkway. This marker is located inside TQL Stadium, behind the supporters' section entering from Workhorse Gate to the north end of the stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Miami and Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Laurel-Lincoln World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); 1739 Elm (approx. ¼ mile away); Expanding and Renovating Washington Park (approx. ¼ mile away); 135 West Elder (approx. ¼ mile away); 133 West Elder (approx. ¼ mile away); 1801 Elm (approx. ¼ mile away); 131 West Elder (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Also see . . . The Night At Nippert No One Will Forget. <blockquote>Before kickoff, fans poured through Clifton streets singing while holding banners and scarves. Eventually, Commissioner Don Garber joined the Supporters’ March and praised the atmosphere. “If it wasn’t for the stadium, for The Bailey, FC Cincinnati wouldn’t have been in Major League Soccer,” Garber said. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 31, 2025

2. The Bailey

"The Bailey," the supporters' section at TQL Stadium, the home of FC Cincinnati.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 31, 2025

3. TQL Stadium

FC Cincinnati supporters parade from Washington Park to TQL Stadium before every home game.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.