FC Cincinnati Falls to Tigres UANL in Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Second Leg FC Cincinnati suffered a 5-1 defeat to Tigres UANL in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 on Thursday night at Estadio Universitario. The result secured Tigres’ advancement to the next stage of the competition, as they won the two-legged series 5-4 on aggregate. The first leg had seen Tigres dominate with a 3-0 victory in Cincinnati on March 12, but the second leg at home saw them extend their lead. Tigres opened the match with a strong start, scoring the first four goals of the game. Kévin Denkey equalized for FC Cincinnati in the 65th minute, leveling the aggregate score and giving the home team a temporary advantage under the away-goals rule. However, Tigres regained control in the final moments of stoppage time, with Fernando Gorriarán scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute plus eight seconds to eliminate FC Cincinnati from the competition. The loss marks a significant setback for FC Cincinnati, who had hoped to advance further in the tournament. The team will return to TQL Stadium this Sunday, March 22, for a special Kids Day match against CF Montréal. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and tickets are available through the club’s official website or by calling 513-977-KICK. Kévin Denkey’s performance in the match highlighted his importance to FC Cincinnati. The forward scored his sixth goal of the Concacaf Champions Cup, setting a new club record for the most goals by a single player in the competition. This achievement also moved him to fourth place in the club’s all-time scoring list with his 23rd career goal for the team. Nick Hagglund made his FC Cincinnati debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup, marking his first appearance in the competition since joining the club.#fc_cincinnati #concacaf_champions_cup #tigres_uanl #estadio_universitario #kevin_denkey
FC Cincinnati's collapse in Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 leaves four MLS-Liga MX quarterfinals FC Cincinnati’s dramatic exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 marked a crushing setback for the MLS club, as Tigres UANL secured their place in the quarterfinals with a last-minute goal in Mexico. Despite holding a 3-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, Cincinnati’s hopes crumbled in the second match, which ended 5-1 in favor of the Liga MX side. Fernando Gorriarán’s goal in the eighth minute of stoppage time sealed the 5-4 aggregate victory, sending Tigres to the next round. The match saw Cincinnati briefly regain control after Kevin Denkey’s 65th-minute header gave them the away-goal advantage, but Tigres’ resilience proved decisive. André Pierre-Gignac’s assist for Gorriarán’s decisive strike highlighted the Liga MX side’s determination, as the Uruguayan forward beat U.S. national team call-up Roman Celentano in a dramatic finish. The result solidified the quarterfinal bracket, which will feature four MLS-Liga MX matchups: Tigres vs. Seattle Sounders, Nashville SC vs. Club América, LA Galaxy vs. Toluca, and LAFC vs. Cruz Azul. The round of 16 proved challenging for MLS teams, with Cincinnati’s elimination joining Philadelphia Union’s defeat by América and San Diego FC’s loss to Toluca. Only Seattle Sounders, Nashville SC, LAFC, and the Galaxy advanced, with the latter three overcoming non-Mexican opponents. Seattle’s 2-1 win over Vancouver and Nashville’s 2-1 upset of Inter Miami stood out, while LAFC’s 2-1 victory against Costa Rica’s Alajuelense and the Galaxy’s 2-0 win over Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant FA secured their spots. Miami’s exit, however, carried greater implications for MLS ambitions in the competition.#fc_cincinnati #tigres_uanl #seattle_sounders #andr_pierregignac #roman_celentano
América 1-4 Tigres: Final Result of 2025-26 Liga MX Clausura Match América and Tigres UANL faced off in a crucial match of the 2025-26 Liga MX Clausura on February 28, 2026. The game ended with Tigres UANL securing a 4-1 victory over América. Tigres UANL took the lead early in the 4th minute when Juan Brunetta converted a penalty kick. The visitors extended their advantage in the 69th minute with a goal from Brian Rodríguez. Brunetta added a late goal in the 90th minute plus one, sealing the win for Tigres. América managed to score once, though the exact scorer is not specified in the provided text. A notable moment came when Érick Sánchez of América missed a potential equalizer, hitting the shot high and wide to the right. The assist for that attempt came from Patricio Salas. The result highlights the competitive nature of the Clausura tournament, with Tigres UANL demonstrating their offensive prowess. América will need to regroup and focus on improving their defensive and offensive strategies to challenge for the title in the remaining matches.#america #liga_mx_clausura #tigres_uanl #juan_brunetta #brian_rodriguez
