How to watch today's Monterrey vs Cincinnati Leagues Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Leagues Cup 2025 heats up Thursday night as FC Cincinnati welcome CF Monterrey to TQL Stadium for a key Phase One showdown between two genuine contenders.

Monterrey have had a whirlwind summer, fresh off a run to the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the five-time Concacaf Champions Cup winners are already picking up steam in the Liga MX Apertura. Despite falling short against Pachuca on opening day, Rayados have bounced back with back-to-back victories.

One of the big shifts heading into this clash was Gerardo Arteaga stepping into the lineup in place of Luis Reyes, while German Berterame bagged a hat trick in their 3-1 rally past Atlas, a game in which Ricardo Chávez saw red but remains eligible for this Leagues Cup tie.

On the other side, FC Cincinnati come into the tournament firmly in the Supporters' Shield hunt, trailing league-leaders Philadelphia Union by just a point with nine MLS matches to go. Pat Noonan's squad have strung together a three-game unbeaten streak, bouncing back brilliantly since their 4-2 setback in the Hell is Real Derby against the Columbus Crew. Even more impressively, the Orange and Blue haven't conceded a goal since that derby loss — a testament to their defensive turnaround.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Monterrey vs FC Cincinnati online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the Leagues Cup match between Monterrey and FC Cincinnati will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV through the MLS Season Pass.

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Monterrey vs FC Cincinnati kick-off time

Leagues Cup - Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup match between Monterrey and FC Cincinnati will be played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

It will kick off at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET on Thursday, July 31, in the US.

Team news & squads

Monterrey vs FC Cincinnati lineups

Monterrey

3-4-2-1

Formation

3-4-1-2

CIN

22

L. Cardenas

33

J. Medina

4

V. Guzman

93

S. Ramos

8

O. Torres

17

J. Corona

3

G. Arteaga

10

S. Canales

14

E. Aguirre

5

F. Ambriz

7

G. Berterame

13

E. Louro

12

M. Robinson

29

L. Engel

21

M. Miazga

10

Evander Ferreira

20

P. Bucha

27

B. Anunga

23

L. Orellano

91

D. Yedlin

22

G. Valenzuela

17

S. Santos

3-4-1-2

CIN

MON

-Line up

• 22

  L. Cardenas

• 33

  J. Medina

  67’

• 4

  V. Guzman

• 93

  S. Ramos

• 8

  O. Torres

• 17

  J. Corona

  88’

• 3

  G. Arteaga

  33’

• 10

  S. Canales

  45’

• 14

  E. Aguirre

• 5

  F. Ambriz

  74’

• 7

  G. Berterame

  90’ + 4’

Substitutes

• 183

  S. Perez-Meraz

• 23

  L. Sanchez

• 30

  J. Rodriguez

  74’

• 35

  I. Fimbres

• 2

  R. Chavez

• 29

  L. Ocampos

  67’

  87’

• 15

  H. Moreno

• 25

  S. Mele

• 19

  J. Cortizo

• 21

  L. Reyes

• 11

  J. Alvarado

• 192

  J. Moxica

  88’

Manager

• D. Torrent

CIN

-Line up

• 13

  E. Louro

• 12

  M. Robinson

• 29

  L. Engel

• 21

  M. Miazga

  79’

• 10

  Evander Ferreira

  31’

• 20

  P. Bucha

  90’

• 27

  B. Anunga

• 23

  L. Orellano

  56’

  85’

• 91

  D. Yedlin

  90’ + 4’

• 22

  G. Valenzuela

  76’

• 17

  S. Santos

  46’

Substitutes

• 4

  N. Hagglund

• 37

  S. Jimenez

• 30

  N. Crockford

• 11

  C. Baird

• 3

  G. Flores

• 2

  A. Powell

  90’ + 4’

• 35

  K. Mboma Dem

• 66

  E. Echenique

• 16

  T. Hadebe

  76’

• 1

  A. Kann

• 85

  K. Kamara

  46’

• 14

  B. Smith

  85’

Manager

• P. Noonan

Monterrey team news

Monterrey made just one tweak to their starting lineup between Matchdays 2 and 3 of the Apertura campaign, as Gerardo Arteaga slotted in to replace Luis Reyes on the left flank.

It was German Berterame who stole the spotlight last weekend, bagging a sensational hat-trick to lead Rayados to a 3-1 comeback victory over Atlas. Despite Ricardo Chávez receiving a straight red card in that fiery contest, the fullback remains eligible to feature in Thursday's Leagues Cup clash.

FC Cincinnati team news

Cincinnati were perfect in the group phase of the Leagues Cup last year and are carrying that momentum into this year's campaign. However, they'll have to manage without a few key players.

Paul Walters missed the weekend's 0-0 draw with Inter Miami due to a sore foot, Obinna Nwobodo is nursing a quad issue, Yuya Kubo is sidelined with an ankle injury, and Kevin Denkey continues to recover from a leg problem.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MON

Last 2 matches

CIN

2

Wins

0

Draws

0

Wins

• Monterrey

  2

  -

  1

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  0

  -

  1

  Monterrey

3

Goals scored

1

Games over 2.5 goals

1/2

Both teams scored

1/2

Standings

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