FC Cincinnati Faces CF Montréal Seeking Response After Champions Cup Exit

FC Cincinnati returns to MLS action on Sunday, March 22, 2026, hosting CF Montréal at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET, with the match broadcast globally on Apple TV. Local radio coverage will be provided by iHeart Media Fox Sports 1360 (English) and La Mega 101.5 FM (Spanish). Limited tickets are available at FCCincinnati.com/Tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK.

Bounce Back Opportunity for the Orange and Blue

The match comes after FC Cincinnati’s elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup by Tigres UANL. FC Cincinnati (1-3-0, 3 points) aims to rebound against CF Montréal (1-3-0, 3 points). Cincinnati swept their 2025 series against Montréal.

How to Watch and Follow

• Watch: Apple TV (English and Spanish)
• English Local Radio: iHeart Media Fox Sports 1360
• Spanish Local Radio: La Mega 101.5 FM
• FC Cincinnati Social Media: X/Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
• FC Cincinnati Official Mobile App: iOS | Android

All-Time Series Record

FC Cincinnati leads the all-time series against CF Montréal with a record of 7-4-2.

FC Cincinnati Notes

• Looking to Rebound: Following their Champions Cup exit, Cincinnati seeks a positive result against Montréal.
• Busy Schedule: Sunday’s match marks the ninth game for FC Cincinnati in the first 32 days of the 2026 season.
• Success Against Montréal: FC Cincinnati has scored 30 goals against CF Montréal, the most against any single MLS opponent. Their +10 goal differential against Montréal is also a club best.
• Quick Turnaround: The match against Montréal is a quick turnaround following Thursday’s game in Mexico. Historically, FC Cincinnati has performed well in such situations, posting a 20-11-10 record under Head Coach Pat Noonan since 2022 when playing a game just three days after another.
• Early Goals: FC Cincinnati has scored 43 goals in the opening 15 minutes of MLS Regular Season matches, with seven of those coming against CF Montréal – more than against any other opponent.
• International Duty: Several FC Cincinnati players have been called up for international duty during the March FIFA window, including Roman Celentano and Miles Robinson (USA), Pavel Bucha (Czechia), Kévin Denkey (Togo), Gerardo ‘Dado’ Valenzuela (USA U21), Andrei Chirila (USA U18), and Ademar Chávez (USA U17).

Scouting CF Montréal

• Record: 1-3-0 (3 points)
• Standings: 13th, Eastern Conference
• Head Coach: Marco Donadel (Second Season)
• Leading Scorers: Wikelman Carmona and Prince Owusu (2 goals each)

Sunday’s match is the fifth consecutive road game for CF Montréal, who will play their first home game in mid-April. Their lone win of the season came on Matchday 3 at Red Bull Latest York, a 3-0 victory. Last weekend, Montréal lost at Orlando City SC, 2-1. Marco Donadel is in his first full season as manager of CF Montréal, having been appointed permanently following the 2025 season.