Gracin Galbreath

After two months of the World Cup break, FC Cincinnati are finally back in action. It will be a challenge to start off the second half of the campaign, back in front of the home crowd against MLS Cup finalists Vancouver Whitecaps. The Whitecaps have continued their rise as one of the league’s most tactically disciplined and advanced teams. Under Jesper Sorensen, they will dictate the tempo by holding possession when necessary, but they will also break quickly when they see the opportunity.

We are in the final stretch of the 2026 World Cup. The Round of 32 and the Round of 16 delivered its share of shocks, games for the ages, last minute drama, and controversies. Eight teams remain for what will surely be another journey filled with drama and heroics on the pitch. CST’s José Guerra and Gracin Galbreath give you a digestible review of these rounds that have now defined the quarterfinalists. Each of the three co-hosts won over their opponents in the Round of 32.

A frigid evening in Minnesota ended with FC Cincinnati stunned in the second match of the season. After a back-and-forth match, they conceded a 66’ goal and were held off until the final whistle. FIRST HALF The lineup for FC Cincinnati featured two changes from what would be considered a “normal” starting eleven. Dado Valenzuela was at the lone CAM spot in his second straight start, replacing Evander who was once again out of the squad to rest from a tweaked hamstring.