FC Cincinnati Faces O&M FC in Concacaf Champions Cup Round One: A Clash of Continental Ambitions
FC Cincinnati kicks off their third consecutive competitive season on the road in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, facing O&M FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One. The team aims to replicate their MLS success on the continental stage, having won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield and narrowly missed out in 2025. With a perfect record in opening matches of the Champions Cup, FC Cincinnati looks to continue their winning streak against O&M FC.
O&M FC, making their debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup after finishing as runners-up in the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, will be eager to impress on their home turf. Despite recent struggles in the Liga Dominicana de Futbol, O&M FC qualified for the tournament by reaching the final of the Caribbean Cup. FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander and O&M FC's Anyelo Gómez are key players to watch in this matchup.
FC Cincinnati Head Coach Pat Noonan acknowledges the club's growing expectations in the Champions Cup, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on home-field advantage in the second leg. If FC Cincinnati advances, they could potentially face Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL in the Round of 16, setting up a potential rematch from last season's elimination.
The match between FC Cincinnati and O&M FC is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Estadio Cibao Fútbol Club. The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports 2 (English) and TUDN (Spanish), with streaming options available on the FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com, and ViX. As part of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, nine MLS clubs are vying for a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Don't miss the excitement as FC Cincinnati embarks on their 2026 campaign in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Stay tuned for updates and analysis as the tournament progresses.