"I was just pleased with the professional approach and guys not overcomplicating things. Playing the game in a simple way and scoring some good goals. It's nice to see some of those young kids get the spotlight with their minutes, a lot of firsts with the goals with Stiven [Jimenez], Kenji [Mboma Dom], Stefan [Chirila] and Ademar [Chavez]."
"As far as what we need to focus on now, it's turning it around quickly for what will be a tough game and a tough atmosphere and conditions on Saturday. We can revisit [the Champions Cup] in a week or two. Let's get through a couple league games."
"Pereyra set up Morris Duggan for Minnesota's first goal of the season last Saturday. It was Pereyra's 13th regular-season assist since debuting for the Loons in September 2024, three more than any other player on the team in that time."
FC Cincinnati advanced to the Champions Cup last 16 after defeating Universidad OandM 13-0 on aggregate, including a 9-0 home victory. Seventeen-year-old Ademar Chavez became the club's youngest goalscorer in this record-breaking performance. Head coach Pat Noonan emphasized maintaining focus on MLS competition, with matches against Minnesota United and Toronto FC scheduled before their Champions Cup quarterfinal against Tigres. Noonan praised the team's professional approach and highlighted opportunities for young players including Stiven Jimenez, Kenji Mboma Dom, and Stefan Chirila. Minnesota United enters the matchup after drawing 2-2 with Austin FC in their season opener, with Kelvin Yeboah scoring a 90th-minute equalizer.
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