Under the midweek lights: A Champions Cup reunion, Molino’s uphill battle, and 8 more matches to track
The massive 39-match opening weekend may be in the rearview mirror, but the action certainly isn’t slowing down. This week’s Tuesday-to-Thursday slate features 10 compelling matchups, heavily anchored by high-stakes continental drama in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The marquee event is undeniably a Loon-on-Loon showdown north of the border on Wednesday night. Aziel Jackson, Adrian Zendejas, and the Vancouver Whitecaps will host Johan Venegas and CS Cartaginés in a decisive second-leg clash to keep their Champions Cup dreams alive. The following night, Loons legend Kevin Molino returns to the States with Defence Force F.C., facing a monumental task as they try to overturn a 5-0 aggregate deficit against the Philadelphia Union.
But the storylines don’t stop at the Champions Cup. Across the pond, Eric Ramsay continues his hunt for his first victory at the helm of West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship. Meanwhile, South American giants are in full force, with Darwin Quintero suiting up for Millonarios in Colombia and Alan Benítez hitting the road with Internacional in Brazil.
Keep those screens fired up—here is everything you need to know to track our former players during this massive midweek slate!
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Ramsay aims for his first win with West Brom
Head coach Eric Ramsay is still searching for his first victory since taking charge of West Brom as the Baggies host Charlton Athletic in a crucial EFL Championship clash.
- Teams & Competition: West Bromwich Albion vs. Charlton Athletic (EFL Championship)
- Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. CT
- Location: West Bromwich, England (The Hawthorns)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Paramount+ or CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Leitón and AD Sarchí hit the road
José Leitón and AD Sarchí travel to take on Municipal Grecia in a midweek Liga de Ascenso matchup in Costa Rica.
- Teams & Competition: Municipal Grecia vs. AD Sarchí (Liga de Ascenso)
- Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT
- Location: Grecia, Costa Rica (Estadio Allen Riggioni)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings.
Amarilla leads Cerro Porteño against Sportivo Ameliano
Following a tough loss to Olimpia over the weekend, Luis Amarilla and Cerro Porteño will look to bounce back on the road against Sportivo Ameliano.
- Teams & Competition: Sportivo Ameliano vs. Cerro Porteño (Paraguayan Primera División)
- Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Asunción, Paraguay (Estadio Jose Tomas Silva)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Tigo Sports or check regional listings.
Benítez and Internacional travel to Belém
Alan Benítez and Internacional hit the road for a matchup against Clube do Remo as they search for a crucial road victory.
- Teams & Competition: Clube do Remo vs. Internacional (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A)
- Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT
- Location: Belém, Brazil (Mangueirão)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Premiere or Fanatiz.
Former Loons clash in the Concacaf Champions Cup
It will be a Minnesota reunion north of the border as Aziel Jackson, Adrian Zendejas, and the Vancouver Whitecaps host Johan Venegas and CS Cartaginés for the decisive second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup series. The two sides played to a 0–0 draw in the first leg.
- Teams & Competition: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. CS Cartaginés (Concacaf Champions Cup)
- Date and Time: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (BC Place)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on FS2, TUDN, or Concacaf GO.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Lowe anchors the defense for Dewa United
Damion Lowe will look to lock down the backline as Dewa United travels to face Persita Tangerang in Indonesian Liga 1 action.
- Teams & Competition: Persita Tangerang vs. Dewa United (Liga 1)
- Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. CT
- Location: Tangerang, Indonesia (Indomilk Arena)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Check regional streaming listings.
Fragapane and Unión Santa Fe head to Junín
Franco Fragapane will try to spark the attack as Unión Santa Fe heads out on the road to battle Sarmiento in the Argentine Primera División.
- Teams & Competition: Sarmiento vs. Unión Santa Fe (Argentine Primera División)
- Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. CT
- Location: Junín, Argentina (Estadio Eva Perón)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Paramount+ or Fanatiz.
Ábila takes on Huracán
Veteran striker Ramón Ábila and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto will host Huracán as they continue their search for their first victory of the young season.
- Teams & Competition: Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs. Huracán (Argentine Primera División)
- Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Río Cuarto, Argentina (Estadio Ciudad de Río Cuarto Antonio Candini)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Paramount+ or Fanatiz.
Molino and Defence Force face a massive deficit
Kevin Molino and Defence Force F.C. travel to Pennsylvania with a mountain to climb after suffering a 5–0 defeat to the Philadelphia Union in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup series.
- Teams & Competition: Philadelphia Union vs. Defence Force F.C. (Concacaf Champions Cup)
- Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CT
- Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (Subaru Park)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on FS2 or TUDN.
Quintero and Millonarios host Deportivo Pereira
Darwin Quintero will aim to control the midfield as Millonarios welcomes Deportivo Pereira to Bogotá in a crucial Liga BetPlay clash.
- Teams & Competition: Millonarios vs. Deportivo Pereira (Colombian Primera A)
- Date and Time: Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Bogotá, Colombia (Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín)
- How to watch in Minnesota: Streaming on Fanatiz or ViX.
