FC Cincinnati got off to a great start in the 2026 Leagues Cup, defeating CF Pachuca 3-1 in the first of three group-stage games Aug. 4 at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#start #stadium #pavel
Cincinnati earned three big points to start the tournament. Evander, Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem scored for Cincinnati, who rallied from behind again after allowing a goal in the eighth minute of the game.
"We want to go for this tournament and this championship, and go ahead and try to win it this year," said Gerardo Valenzuela. "So every win matters because there are only four teams in MLS make it out."
Here's what we learned from the win:
Cincinnati used a rotated lineup similar to what they did in the Concacaf Champions Cup in February and March.
#start #stadium #pavel
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