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FC Cincinnati’s Alvaro Barreal finally got going in Sunday’s loss

Inter Miami's Gonzalo Higuain battles with FC Cincinnati midfielder Alvaro Barreal. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

FC Cincinnati didn’t get the win when they opened TQL Stadium on Sunday. But what did emerge was a big goal from Alvaro Barreal, the first of his MLS career.

And for Barreal to open his account with his still relatively new club is a good sign and perhaps the most encouraging news to emerge from a tough 3-2 loss to Inter Miami. The heralded Barreal looked comfortable for stretches of Sunday and scored the first FC Cincinnati goal in the new stadium’s history.