FC Cincinnati focuses on defense, confidence as they host Montréal

After a promising start to the 2026 season, FC Cincinnati has its back against the wall more than at any time in recent memory. After squandering a three-goal lead and a late advantage in their Concacaf Champions Cup match against Mexican side Tigres, eliminating them from the competition, Cincinnati has a quick turnaround as they try to turn around their fortunes in the Major League Soccer season. Cincinnati hosts CF Montréal 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at TQL Stadium. Cincy, 1-3-0 in MLS play, will try to snap a three-game losing streak in MLS action. “Certainly there's disappointment, there's frustration,” said head coach Pat Noonan. “So what we've kind of communicated this whole stretch is,...