FC Cincinnati Crushes Record with 13-0 Soccer Victory

FC Cincinnati just delivered the kind of performance that makes sports history, crushing O&M FC 9-0 at home Wednesday night to complete a record-shattering 13-0 aggregate victory in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round.

The Orange and Blue didn't just win. They dominated in a way that rewrote the tournament record books, securing their spot in the Round of 16 where they'll face Mexico's prestigious Tigres UANL.

The demolition began two weeks earlier when Cincinnati traveled to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic and claimed a 4-0 victory. Wednesday's home game turned into a celebration as fans watched their team pour in nine more goals.

Kenji Mboma Dem led the offensive showcase with two goals, opening the scoring in the 18th minute after a perfect pass from Obinna Nwobodo left him alone against the goalkeeper. By halftime, Cincinnati had already built a commanding 4-0 lead with goals from Gerardo Valenzuela and Tom Barlow, plus an own goal that added to O&M's struggles.

The second half brought no mercy. Ademar Chavez, Stiven Jimenez, Alvas Powell, and Stefan Chirila all found the net as Cincinnati continued their relentless attack. O&M's difficult night ended with substitute Hector Ramirez receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle in the 82nd minute.

The Ripple Effect

This historic victory signals a breakthrough moment for American soccer on the international stage. Cincinnati's dominant performance demonstrates how Major League Soccer teams continue elevating their game against regional competition, inspiring confidence across North American clubs competing in CONCACAF tournaments.

The win also energizes Cincinnati's passionate soccer community, which has watched their team grow from expansion side to continental contender. Other MLS teams also advanced Wednesday, with Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy both securing Round of 16 spots, showing the league's growing strength in international competition.

Cincinnati now prepares for their biggest test yet against Tigres UANL, riding the momentum of a performance that will be remembered for years to come.