FC Cincinnati have advanced to the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 for the second straight season after defeating Honduran side FC Motagua in Round One, 5-2 on aggregate. Kevin Denkey scored the lone goal for the home team in the 1-1 draw on Wednesday at TQL Stadium. (FC Cincinnati)

The Concacaf Champions Cup is the premier soccer competition in North, Central America, and the Caribbean.Last year, Mexican side Pachuca claimed the title, defeating Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew in the final to secure continental bragging rights and further reinforce Liga MX’s status as North America's dominant league.

FC Cincinnati is advancing in CONCACAF Champions Cup play, and will meet a Mexican giant in the second round for the second consecutive year. FC Cincinnati tied FC Motagua, 1-1, Wednesday at TQL Stadium to close out the two-game,

FC Cincinnati advances in Concachampions but faces a tougher challenge ahead against Tigres UANL. Can they step up? The real test is yet to come.