FC Cincinnati is gearing up for their debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2024, and the team is preparing for the challenges that lie ahead. The team recently took to the field in Clearwater, Florida, amidst heavy rain, marking the beginning of the season’s first ‘match week’.

With the team’s entry into continental competition, there is a sense of significance and anticipation. The Concacaf Champions Cup is a prestigious tournament that showcases the best clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. This opportunity is a testament to FC Cincinnati’s success in the previous year.

Comparing the Concacaf Champions Cup to the UEFA Champions League in Europe, it is evident that both tournaments hold similar stakes. The winners stand to gain a substantial cash prize, a prestigious trophy, and entry into the FIFA Club World Cup. FC Cincinnati’s journey in the Champions Cup will commence with an away fixture against Cavalier FC, the 2022-23 winners of the Jamaican Premier League.

Notably, all matches in the Champions Cup will be played on an aggregate scoring basis, with each team playing twice – once at home and once away. The combined scores of the two matches will determine the victor, with away goals serving as a tiebreaker if needed. As the higher seed in Round One, FC Cincinnati will have the advantage of hosting the second crucial game.

Looking ahead, the team understands that future rounds may require them to play on the road to secure their progression in the tournament. This means potentially facing challenges at the home grounds of their opponents, such as the Independence Park, the home of the Jamaican National Team and temporary home grounds for Cavalier FC.