Real CD España ready for LAFC challenge
February 17 – Back on the Champions Cup stage for the first time since 2023, Real CD España return with experience on their side — this is appearance number 18 for Los Aurinegros.
Concacaf
FC Cincinnati face the unknown of O&M FC in the Dominican Republic
February 17 – The Dominican Republic is one of Concacaf’s challenger nations looking to join its elite group of countries that are competitive in qualification for major international tournaments.
Underpinning that is a fast improving and competitive domestic club game that enables its players to develop at home.
The next big test of how fast they are developing is the first round Champions Cup tie between O&M FC (Universidad Organización y Método) and FC Cincinnati.
Defence Force will need to live up to their name against newly built Philly attack
February 17 – A meeting of old Caribbean pedigree and modern MLS consistency opens in Port of Spain on Wednesday. Defence Force FC, two-time continental champions and the pride of Trinidad and Tobago, face U.S. opposition for the first time.
Canada Soccer agrees and expands 12-year CSME extension in bid to open revenue ‘floodgates’
February 13 – Canada Soccer has extended commercial partnership with Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment (the renamed Canadian Soccer Business), for a further 12 years.
MLS rolls out pre-season TV ad campaign
February 13 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is rolling out a national marketing and fan-engagement push ahead of its 2026 season kickoff.
Romero hat-trick leads Cruz Azul rout of Vancouver FC
February 13 – With a three-nil lead from the 1st leg of their Champions Cup two-legged affair versus Vancouver FC, Mexican powerhouse, Cruz Azul, coasted to an eight-nil aggregate win.
Champions Cup all-time records
The Concacaf Champions Cup is now in its 61st edition. Here is a look at some of the record holders in the tournament’s history. All stats sourced from Concacaf.
Monterrey clean up at home as Xelajú miss chance
February 12 – Last week in Guatemala, a 1-1 draw gave both CF Monterrey and CSD Xelajú M.C. plenty to play for as they hunted a last 16 spot. Ultimately Xelajú didn’t have enough and went down 2-0.
Scoreless draw is enough for Club América to progress past Olimpia
February 11 – A 0-0 draw at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City was enough to see Club America into the last 16. Olimpia will rue their missed opportunity to upset a giant of the world game.
Vancouver FC have a mountain to climb in Puebla
February 12 – The Concacaf Champions Cup defending champions Cruz Azul made short work of tournament debutants, Vancouver FC, in British Columbia.
MLS launches ad campaign for season kick-off
February 13 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is rolling out a national marketing and fan-engagement push ahead of its 2026 season kick-off.
Pumas lack bite as San Diego lay down title creds
February 11 – After one of the most dominating Champions Cup displays ever seen by a Major League Soccer team, San Diego FC carried a three-goal cushion to the home of Pumas UNAM in the 1st round of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Tigres too hot for battling Forge FC
February 10 – Two goals from Rodrigo Aguirre in a 4-1 win over Forge FC put Tigres UANL into the last 16 of the Champions Cup.
Concacaf sets out men’s international calendar for 2026-30 cycle
February 10 – Concacaf has announced the calendar for the Confederation’s Men’s Senior National Team competitions taking place from 2026 to 2030. The four-year cycle will feature multiple editions of the Concacaf Nations League and the Concacaf Gold Cup, as well as a revamped World Cup Qualifying format.
Pumas have mountain to climb after San Diego rout
February 10 – Pumas UNAM has the Mt. Everest of comebacks on their hands after a 4-1 loss on the road to tournament debutants San Diego FC in the 1st leg of the opening round of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.