The club entered 2024 as the defending Supporters' Shield winners, the award given to the team that finishes with the most points in the regular season.

2024 was the third season with the club for general manager Chris Albright and head coach Pat Noonan.

As the defending Supporters Shield winners, FC Cincinnati were set to enter the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32.

As 2023 Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield winners, FC Cincinnati made their debut in the tournament, entering the competition in Round One.

They were placed into Pot 1 as the 14th ranked team in the region for the initial draw, which was held on December 13, 2023.