Updated March 8, 2026, 6:24 p.m. ET
FC Cincinnati faces a vital alternative on Sunday Night Soccer once they face Toronto FC Sunday, March 8 at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Cincinnati is 1-1 with a 2-0 win over Atlanta and a 1-0 defeat to Minnesota. Toronto is 0-2 with a 3-2 loss to Dallas and a 3-0 loss to Vancouver, each on the street.
Cincinnati’s subsequent three MLS video games are in opposition to groups broadly anticipated to not qualify for the MLS playoffs (Toronto, New England and Montreal), so the Orange and Blue have an opportunity to get off to a quick begin. But first issues first, comply with alongside right here for updates on the Toronto match.
Starting lineups
Cincinnati begins Kevin Denkey and Tom Barlow up entrance. Dado Valenzuela takes Evander’s spot once more at No. 10, however Evander is offered off the bench. Obi Nwobodo and Pavel Bucha are in central midfield. Bryan Ramirez and Ender Echenique are on the wings. Gilberto Flores, Miles Robinson and Nick Hagglund are on protection with Roman Celentano in aim.
A have a look at the matchup between FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC
Here is our preview of the match. Note that Cincy star heart again Matt Miazga is in Philadelphia this afternoon making his 2026 debut with FC Cincinnati 2, so is not going to be in uniform tonight. Evander has been coaching with the membership and he was pictured in social media posts selling tonight’s recreation, so there are indicators that he might be in the beginning lineup in opposition to Toronto.
Will Josh Sargent make his MLS debut for Toronto?
Toronto signee Josh Sargent was formally welcomed to the group as the membership’s latest Designated Player after a league-high charge paid to Norwich City FC of the EFL Championship in England. Sargent, 26, is a ahead who began for the U.S. Men’s National Team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He scored 56 whole targets for Norwich City and has been coaching with Toronto this week.
Toronto is 0-2 this season. They may wish to maintain Sargent for his or her residence opener March 14 and debut him for the house followers. But since they’re already 0-2 for the season, there may be urgency to ship him on the market at TQL to get a consequence.
FC Cincinnati celebrates girls on International Women’s Day
Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. FC Cincinnati commemorated the event by sharing a video clip of head coach Pat Noonan speaking in regards to the influential girls in his life, and a video of Evander doing the identical together with his household. Nick Hagglund shared a personal post on his Instagram account about his spouse, kids and remainder of his household.
How to observe FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC
Watch: Apple TV (English and Spanish)
English Local Radio: iHeartwork Media ESPN 1530
Spanish Local Radio: La Mega 101.5 FM
