FC Cincinnati to face Liga MX’s Chivas Guadalajara in September friendly

FC Cincinnati will face Club Deportivo Guadalajara in  a September friendly as part of the Leagues Cup Showcase staged by Major League Soccer and Liga MX, Mexico's top flight of soccer.

The Sept. 21 match at TQL Stadium between Cincinnati and the famed "Chivas" side will be one of five showcase matches to take place later this summer.

“We are thrilled to host Chivas of Guadalajara at TQL Stadium,” FC Cincinnati co-chief executive officer Jeff Berding said in a statement. “Cincinnati has hosted a number of incredible international soccer events, including FC Cincinnati’s match against Crystal Palace prior to joining MLS in 2019, which at the time was the largest soccer crowd in Ohio history, a U.S. National Team World Cup Qualifier versus Mexico, and other US Men’s and Women’s friendlies. It’s an honor to continue that history with an exciting Leagues Cup Showcase match for our fans this September as we look forward to the full competition in 2023.”