FC Cincinnati returns to the pitch Wednesday night after a two-month hiatus for the FIFA World Cup, hosting Western Conference leader Vancouver Whitecaps at 7:30 p.m.The break came at a pivotal moment for the club. With 15 games played and 19 remaining, FC Cincinnati sits seventh in a tight Eastern Conference race, still in contention for a playoff spot for a fifth straight year.WATCH: FC Cincinnati prepares for its big comeback after a two-month break: FC Cincinnati returns from World Cup break to face Western Conference leader VancouverThe two-month gap gave the team time to prepare for the home stretch of the season, with everything still on the table.Wednesday night's match against Vancouver sets up a clash between two US World Cup teammates, with the Whitecaps currently leading the Western Conference.After Wednesday night's home opener, FC Cincinnati heads up I-71 for the Hell Is Real rivalry match against the Columbus Crew.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. ...read more read less