FC Cincinnati start off their 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup on a winning note, carving a 2-0 victory over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC in the opening game on Thursday (February 22) at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Attaining their maiden win in continental competition, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team is well-poised for the return match of the opening round with two away goals.

FC Cincinnati will host the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) leading side next Wednesday (February 28) at TQL Stadium for the second leg of the home-and-home series.

With the result, FC Cincinnati will only need to ensure a draw or better to advance to the next round in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

The Orange and Blue dominated possession with Cavalier being forced to defend the Cincy attack and pounce on the counter. The hosts had a few dangerous moments in the opening half of play but it was FC Cincinnati which got the back of the net before half time through Sergio Santos.

Cincinnati continued to dominate in the second half but it wasn’t until the 83rd minute that Malik Pinto doubled the lead for the Orange and Blue, securing the result and giving FCC the upper hand in the aggregate matchup.

Roman Celentano kept the sheet clean in his 2024 debut match. Four FC Cincinnati players made their debuts in the match with Corey Baird, Pavel Bucha and Miles Robinson all featuring in the starting lineup.