<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> is not the only Argentine player making news in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer.</a> A 2020 import is carving out a little bit of world news for himself as well, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fc-cincinnati" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FC Cincinnati</a>’s winger Álvaro Barreal.



Barreal has played 99 games for The Orange and Blue and has impressed with 11 goals and 18 assists since his arrival from Argentine club Vélez Sarsfield in 2020. Barreal has been a key component to the club’s attack and has a great partnership with DP and fellow Argentine Luciano Acosta.


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Barreal’s wonder goal did not come in 2023 MLS play, where he has 3 goals and 6 assists on the season, but in the US Open Cup against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on June 6th.



<h2>Álvaro Barreal up for FIFA Puskas</h2>



The goal was scored in FC Cincinnati’s 3-1 quarterfinals victory, the goal was scored off of a corner kick, a designed play and hit upper 90 causing a frenzy at FC Cincinnati’s home ground TQL Stadium.



Sadly, for FC Cincinnati they would be eliminated in the semifinals of the US Open Cup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in a wild 3-3 match where Tata Martino’s side would win on penalty kicks.



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In the MLS front, FC Cincinnati has been in first place in the MLS East for most of the season and are on course to win the 2023 Supporters Shield and are already through to the playoffs.



Barreal’s other competitors for the <a href="https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/puskas-award" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">FIFA Puskas</a> award are:



Linda Caicedo Julio Enciso Seong-jin Kang Sam Kerr Brian Lozano Guilherme Madruga Ivan Morante Nuno Santos Askhat Tagybergen Beatriz Zaneratto


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FC Cincinnati’s Álvaro Barreal up for FIFA Puskas award with wonder goal in US Open Cup

Álvaro Barreal up for FIFA Puskas award - Bolavip US

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is just one step away from winning another title in the United States. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> had to sweat, but eventually beat FC Cincinnati on penalties to go through the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup">2023 US Open Cup</a> final.



It was the first time Leo couldn’t score for the Herons, but he still found a way to make an impact. With his side trailing 2-0, the Argentine star came up <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-two-assists-help-inter-miami-advance-to-2023-us-open-cup-final-20230824-BUS-51629.html">with two assists</a> for Leo Campana to force the extra time.


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With Josef Martinez and Kubo scoring another goal for each side, Inter Miami ultimately got the upper hand in the penalty kicks shootout. After the heartbreaking defeat, FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan surrendered to Messi’s magic.



<h2>Cincinnati coach praises ‘diference-maker’ Messi</h2>



“He makes the delivery on the plays that matter, and that’s where he’s the difference maker,” Noonan said postgame, via MLS’ official website. Besides, he also weighed in on the team’s mood after blowing a two-goal lead.



“This one hurts,” he said. “They’re gutted. They put a lot into it and we were in position to advance to a final and came up short. So the guys are struggling with this one, as they should be.



“We made some adjustments that we weren’t expecting to,” Noonan added. “But I still thought we were in a position to see out the game. You gotta dig deep in moments like this. It’s two losses, but it’s two important losses. So, how we come out of this is up to us.”


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Cincinnati had previously lost to rivals Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, and had also been eliminated from the Leagues Cup by Nashville. They were close to hand Messi his first loss in the US, but the Argentine star didn’t like the idea.

FC Cincinnati coach surrenders to Lionel Messi after US Open Cup loss

FC Cincinnati coach surrenders to Lionel Messi after US Open Cup loss - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>&nbsp;is being a hero with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a>. One of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a>&nbsp;just won the&nbsp;2023 Leagues Cup and now has reached the U.S. Open Cup final after beating FC Cincinnati. The star from Argentina was crucial in that match with two superb assists. Just incredible.



Messi has already scored ten goals in eight matches and has lifted Inter Miami thanks to the help of extraordinary players such as&nbsp;Sergio Busquets&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jordi Alba. Their impact has been massive in less than a month.


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Lionel Messi keeps delivering in a moment where everything he does is compared with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a>. That’s why their rivals are just surrendering to his talent. It happened again with FC Cincinnati.



<h2>Luciano Acosta had an incredible moment with Lionel Messi after U.S. Open Cup semifinal</h2>



After a thrilling semifinal at the U.S. Open Cup, Inter Miami eliminated FC Cincinnati in a penalty shootout. Luciano Acosta couldn’t help his team in extra time as he had to leave the field with cramps.







Nevertheless, even with the bitter taste of defeat, Acosta reached Messi following the game and introduced his family to the legend on the field at TQL Stadium. It was a very emotional moment.


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Furthermore, Luciano Acosta asked Lionel Messi to exchange jerseys and the star from Inter Miami accepted without hesitating. A true sign of respect between two of the best players in the MLS.



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Shortly after winning the Leagues Cup, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> helped <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> reach the 2023 US Open Cup final. The Argentine star provided two assists to force the extra time against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fc-cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a> and scored his spot-kick in the penalty shootout win.



It wasn’t one of Leo’s best performances since moving to the United States, but he still came up with a few moments of magic to change the result. After sending a great cross for Leo Campana to pull one back, Messi pulled off another fantastic pass to let the Ecuadorian striker put things level in the dying seconds of the game.



Josef Martinez put Miami in front in extra time, but Kubo hit back to take the semifinals to the penalty kicks shootout. Drake Callender made a crucial save and Inter Miami won the series 5-4 to book a ticket to the final.



<h2>Lionel Messi assists Leo Campana twice to help Inter Miami advance</h2>



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Lionel Messi's two assists help Inter Miami advance to 2023 US Open Cup final

Lionel Messi's two assists help Inter Miami advance to 2023 US Open Cup final - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fc-cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> meet today in the 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals. This game will take place at TQL Stadium in Ohio. The visitors led by Lionel Messi are big favorites for obvious reasons, but the home team doesn’t want to give up easily. Here is all the detailed information about this 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals game including how to watch it on TV or Live Stream in your country.
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FC Cincinnati eliminated the New York Red Bulls on penalties during RO16, while in the quarter-finals they eliminated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 3-1.
Inter Miami CF are getting closer and closer to the second title of the season, Messi is a key piece for them to reach the final. In the RO16 and quarter-finals they eliminated Nashville SC and Birmingham Legion FC respectively.
<h2>FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Kick-Off Time</h2>
FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami play for the 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, August at TQL Stadium in Ohio.
Argentina: 8:00 PM 
Canada: 7:00 PM 
United States: 7:00 PM (ET)
<h2>FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: TV Channel and Live Streaming</h2>
Argentina: TyC Sports Play, TyC Sports Argentina 
Canada: <a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lkQQp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored,">DAZN Canada</a> 
United States: <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored,">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a>, Telemundo, UNIVERSO, TyC Sports Internacional USA, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, WSTR Star 64, CBS Sports Golazo, <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/3PX91M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored,">Peacock</a>, <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3119684/1007317/3065" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored,">Paramount+</a>

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: TV Channel, how and where to watch or live stream online free 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals in your country today

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: TV Channel, how and where to watch or live stream online free 2023 US Open Cup semi-finals in your country today - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fc-cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> of Lionel Messi will face each other today for th<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup">e </a>2023 US Open Cup semifinals. Here you can find all you need to know about this game, such as when, where, at what time, and how to watch or live stream it online in the United States.



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Only a few days have elapsed since the rejuvenated Inter Miami shed their underdog status and secured their first title in history, the Leagues Cup 2023. Now, they find themselves on the cusp of yet another final. This time, it’s the highly anticipated 2023 US Open Cup, with the semifinals scheduled for this week.


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Inter Miami are poised to contend for another championship, and their opponents will be none other than FC Cincinnati – the premier team in the Eastern Conference and the entirety of the MLS. Apart from their pursuit of the league title, FC Cincinnati are also keen on clinching this tournament.



<h2>When will FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami be played?</h2>



The game for the 2023 US Open Cup semifinal between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami will take place this Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00 PM (ET).



<h2>FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 7:00 PM CT: 6:00 PM MT: 5:00 PM PT: 4:00 PM



<h2>How to watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami</h2>



This game for the 2023 US Open Cup semifinal between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami can be watched in the United States on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (free trial)</a>, <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/3PX91M" rel="sponsored nofollow">Peacock</a> and <a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3119684/1007317/3065" rel="sponsored nofollow">Paramount +</a>. Other options: Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, CBS Sports Golazo, Telemundo.

Watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami for FREE in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami for FREE in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chivas">Chivas</a> made their long-awaited debut in the 2023 Leagues Cup by visiting FC Cincinnati. The home team had a 2-0 advantage when an electrical storm hit TQL Stadium in minute 59′. That’s why, one of the greatest possible duels between MLS and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx">Liga MX</a> will be resumed this Friday.



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Chivas are having an incredible start in Liga MX’s Apertura 2023 as the best team in the tournament with nine points in three games after victories over Leon, Atletico San Luis and Necaxa. 


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Meanwhile, Cincinnati are living a similar story. Their season has been spectacular as the top team in the Eastern Conference and also in the entire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>. That’s why this is a clash between two favorites to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/leagues-cup">Leagues Cup</a>.



<h2>When will Chivas vs FC Cincinnati resume?</h2>



The game between FC Cincinnati and Chivas as part of Group F in the 2023 Leagues Cup will be resumed on Friday, July 28 at 2 PM (ET). This is the first game for both teams in the tournament and their other rival will be Sporting Kansas City. The last 30 minutes of the game will be played today.







<h2>Chivas vs FC Cincinnati: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 2 PM CT: 1 PM MT: 12 PM PT: 11 AM


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<h2>How to watch Chivas vs FC Cincinnati in the US</h2>



The match between Chivas and FC Cincinnati in the 2023 Leagues Cup will be available to watch as part of <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=tv_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e&amp;ct=BolavipUS" rel="sponsored nofollow">MLS League Pass on Apple TV</a>. The top two teams in the group stage advance to the knockout rounds.

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Watch Chivas vs FC Cincinnati online in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming - Bolavip US

Watch Chivas vs FC Cincinnati online in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming

For Brandon Vázquez the time for a move might be now, like right now, last season the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-the-top-outgoing-transfers-to-date-20200903-0001.html" target="_blank">FC Cincinnati </a>striker had a career year netting 19 goals in 36 matches. That has cooled off in 2023, with Vázquez having only 1 goal in 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-How-Lionel-Messis-MLS-contract-would-work--20230328-0013.html" target="_blank">MLS</a> matches this season. 
Over the weekend, Vázquez scored his first goal of the season in a 1-0 win over Nashville away from home. The win kept FC Cincinnati undefeated at the start of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/does-the-2022-leagues-cup-count-as-an-official-title-20220802-0018.html" target="_blank">2023 season</a> and finally got Vázquez going all while a scout of a Bundesliga team was on hand to watch him. 
Marlon Irlbacher reported that Vázquez is being scouted by Borussia M&ouml;nchengladbach, home of fellow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Video-Arsenal-set-to-play-MLS-All-Star-game-USMNT-GK-Matt-Turner-training-his-Gunners-teammates-20230321-0007.html" target="_blank">USMNT</a> defender Joe Scally. A move to Europe would be a must for Brandon Vázquez as the striker position is still up for grabs but a lot of the attention might go to players in Europe. 
<h2>Brandon Vázquez to Borussia M&ouml;nchengladbach?</h2> 
How much would a transfer for Brandon Vázquez come out to is still up in the air with market experts stating it will be between $8- 12 million. Brandon Vázquez is not currently a major component of the USMNT, being left off of the recent batch of games for the U.S. 
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The striker position for the USMNT is still up for contention but the list of names is what could be keeping Brandon Vázquez off the team. Ricardo Pepi, Daryl Dike, Haji Wright, Josh Sargent, Jesús Ferreira, and the possible arrival of Folarin Balogun to the program, means there is a lot of competition for 2-3 spots on the roster. 
Ricardo Pepi, based on his recent games for the USMNT and his form in the Netherlands, seems to be the go-to striker for the U.S., which makes a move to the competitive Bundesliga a good challenge for Brandon Vázquez. 
 
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