Major League Soccer teams have largely dominated the Leagues Cup so far, but one Liga MX club still stands as a potential spoiler: Club América. This iconic team, the most decorated in North America with 15 Liga MX titles and seven Concacaf Champions Cup/League championships, remains in the tournament.
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Club América secured its spot in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic comeback victory against St. Louis City SC in the Round of 16. Now, they face an unexpected challenger: the Colorado Rapids.
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While Club América might seem favored in this matchup, the Rapids have proven themselves by defeating three Liga MX teams in a row. They secured a shootout win against 2023 Concacaf Champions League winner Club León in their final group stage game and went on to beat Juárez and Toluca in the knockout rounds to advance to the quarterfinals.
The winner of the Club América vs. Colorado Rapids quarterfinal will move on to face the victor of the Seattle Sounders vs. Los Angeles FC match in the semifinals.
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Club América vs. Colorado Rapids Leagues Cup Quarterfinal Details:
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 17
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
How to Watch:
The match will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV and will also air on Univision. You can watch Univision with a Fubo free trial.
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Remaining Leagues Cup Knockout Schedule:
- Semifinals: Aug. 20-21
- Columbus Crew/New York City FC winner vs. Philadelphia Union/Mazatlán winner
- Seattle Sounders/Los Angeles FC winner vs. Club América/Colorado Rapids winner
- Third Place Game: Aug. 25
- Championship Game: Aug. 25
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