A key match that will define much of Chivas' course for the rest of the year will be played this Thursday, August 7, as they face FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in what will be their third and final match of the First Phase of the 2025 Leagues Cup.
Beyond the sporting significance of everything that is at stake at this point, the match will have a special flavor for the Guadalajara team, as it will be the ideal opportunity to seek revenge for that match in the 2023 edition of the binational tournament. Now, with a revamped squad and clear objectives, the team led by Gabriel Milito is going for a much-needed victory and pride.
This is how FC Cincinnati comes into this match
FC Cincinnati has been one of the most consistent clubs in the 2025 MLS season. At the time of this matchup, the team led by Pat Noonan is in the top three in the Eastern Conference, with more than 40 points accumulated, and one of the best defenses in the tournament.
In this Leagues Cup, the orange team defeated Rayados de Monterrey 2-3 in their opening game and tied 2-2 with FC Juárez, although they lost on penalties to the Bravos, giving them a total of 4 points.
Their most influential player is midfielder Evander Da Silva, who has been the driving force behind the team since his arrival. The Argentine leads the club's offensive statistics, contributing goals, assists, and leadership on the field, so Guadalajara will have to neutralize him at all costs.
TQL Stadium: A modern and passionate venue
TQL Stadium, opened in 2021, is considered one of the most modern stadiums in MLS and has a capacity of over 25,000 fans. The atmosphere in the stands is one of the most intense in American soccer, with fans who have embraced the club with enormous enthusiasm.
Cincinnati, known as the "Queen City of the West," is a city with a strong sporting tradition and remarkable cultural growth. It is also one of the areas with the largest Latino communities in Ohio.
