Tifos
What is a tifo?
“Tifo” comes from the Italian word “Tifosi” and is the showing of support though visuals. These “visuals” can be a simple small flag or banner, or a display that involves the entire stadium, using painted fabric, flags, cards, streamers and more.
FC Cincinnati supporters have been making tifos since the first game in 2016 and continue to make them today. They started as a couple 10x10 banners and have now become displays that incorporate the entire Bailey.
Picture Credit: Photo 1 - Cincy Soccer Talk | Photo 2 - Jeremy Miller
Who makes tifos?
Tifos are designed and made by the fans.
The Forge Cincy is a collective group of fans from all the FC Cincinnati supporters groups formed in 2023 that work together to organize and produce tifo in The Bailey. The group consists of project managers, designers, engineers, certified rigging experts, and people who are just there to put in the work. They are all volunteers who want to show their love for the team, city, and game of soccer.
Want to get involved…?
… in painting?
Keep an eye on The Forge Cincy social media accounts for information regarding paint days.
… in more than painting?
Fill out the form below. We’d love to bring new hands on board!
Picture Credit: Photos 1-6 - Supporters | Photo 7 - FC Cincinnati