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.

The 59th minute goal came as Barreal took a long pass over the top of the Inter Miami defense,…