• FC Cincinnati 9-0 O&M FC: Aggregate: 13-0). Three academy graduates scored their first goals for FCC: Ademar Chávez, Stiven Jimenez and Stefan Chirila. At 17 years, 44 days, Chávez became the youngest goalscorer in Cincy history. Ayoub Lajhar, a 2026 MLS SuperDraft selection, recorded two assists in his debut. Next: A rematch of last season’s round of 16 series against Tigres.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.