# Synchronized Team Apps The FC Cincinatti App Lets Soccer Fans Join In Synchronized Light Shows By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-apps References: [cincinnati](http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2016/09/28/lisnr-fc-cincinnati-team-up-new-app/91241336/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fc-cincinnati-soccer/id1149959686?mt=8) FC Cincinatti, a soccer team that plays in the [United Soccer League](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-roxane), has launched an innovative new team app that is designed to make it easier than ever for fans and avid followers of the team to engage with their team in a wide variety of ways. What's great about this particular team app is that it allows users to enjoy such perks as seat upgrades, FC Cincinatti-branded photo frames as well as the ability to [purchase team merchandise through the app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benfica-immersive-store) without having to line up outside physical stores. What's more, the app allows users to take part in a [synchronized light show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myblue) wherein every user's phone flashes the team's blue and orange colors when a goal is scored by player Sean Okoli. This team app shows that the penetration of team-focused sports apps runs very deep, seeing as how FC Cincinatti plays in the third tier of the American soccer league system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports Fan Engagement:** Innovative team apps that offer personalized perks and synchronized experiences increase fan engagement opportunities. - **Mobile Purchasing:** Integration of merchandise purchasing within a team's app eliminates the need for fans to shop in brick-and-mortar stores, providing opportunities for e-commerce disruption. - **Synchronized Technology:** The use of synchronized technology in team apps creates unique and engaging experiences that have potential applications in fields beyond sports fandom. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Teams & Leagues:** The trend of innovative team apps creates new opportunities for sports organizations to engage with fans and monetize mobile platforms more effectively. - **E-commerce & Retail:** The integration of merchandise purchasing within team apps highlights potential disruption opportunities for e-commerce and traditional retail sectors. - **Entertainment & Events:** Synchronized light shows and the use of technology to create engaging experiences offer potential disruption opportunities for entertainment and event industries beyond sports fandom. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Youth Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-sports-app.md) - [Assistive Sports Entertainment Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch2see.md) - [Immersive Sports Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-fan-communities.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Social Sports Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-app.md) - [Immersive Soccer Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-platform.md) - [Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-club-world-cup-2025.md) - [Assistive Stadium Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houston-dynamo-fc.md) - [Shopping App Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-game.md)