FC Cincinnati plays Minnesota United in a cold Saint Paul match, aiming to keep momentum despite fatigue and uncertainty around James Rodriguez's status.

FC Cincinnati, fresh off four matches in 11 days including a 9-0 Champions Cup win and a 2-0 MLS victory, face Minnesota United in a chilly Saint Paul showdown. The team, which saw four academy players score in recent games, aims to maintain momentum despite fatigue and a 23-degree forecast. Minnesota, unbeaten in their first two matches with a 2-2 draw at Austin FC, rallied twice to earn a point, with Kelvin Yeboah scoring in the 90th minute and debut goalkeeper Drake Callender making four saves. The status of newly signed Colombian star James Rodriguez remains uncertain.