The last matchday of the first round of the 2026 Leagues Cup is this week, and FC Cincinnati are one of the few teams in the MLS to have a perfect start so far.
After two matches played, FC Cincinnati is 4th in the MLS Leagues Cup table with 6 points. FC Cincinnati first defeated Pachuca 3-1, and last week, Cincinnati defeated Pumas UNAM 2-0.
Pavel Bucha and Kenji Mboma Dem were the goalscorers for FC Cincinnati against Pumas UNAM.
Their opponents tonight are Atlas FC, who will not be advancing to the next round. Atlas are eliminated from the competition before playing their third game of the first round.
Atlas is on zero points after losing 3-1 to Columbus Crew and recently losing 2-0 to Charlotte FC.
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Official Lineups for FC Cincinnati and Atlas
FC Cincinnati
- Goalkeeper: Evan Louro
- Defenders: Miles Robinson, Matt Miazga, Samuel Gidi
- Midfielders: Bryan Ramirez, Obinna Nwobodo, Gerardo Valenzuela, Pavel Bucha
- Forwards: Evander Ferreira, Kevin Denkey, Kenji Mboma Dem
Atlas
- Goalkeeper: Claudio Vargas
- Defenders: Milton Valenzuela, Juan Purata, Manuel Capasso, Gaddi Aguirre
- Midfielders: Paulo Ramirez, Victor Rios, Arturo Gonzalez
- Forwards: Sergio Hernandez, Jose Martin, Duk
Where to Watch FC Cincinnati vs. Atlas
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlas will kick off at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The match will be available to watch in the United States through select TV channels and streaming services.
- Apple TV
- FS1
- TUDN
- UniMas
- Fubo Sports
- FOX Sports Online
- FOX One
