Leagues Cup 2023 Knockouts matchday 2: Who’s Playing? 

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We continue the second matchday of the Round of 32 in Leagues Cup 2023. Today we will have 6 do-or-die matches that will define the future of the teams involved. Who are they? Here we'll tell you all the details.

PHILADELPHIA UNION VS. D.C. UNITED

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: Subaru Park
  • TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

In this match, Philadelphia Union is considered the favorite for a simple reason, they have performed much better than D.C. United. The home team has scored 8 goals in this Leagues Cup, while D.C. United has only managed to score one. This seems to be the decisive factor in the match.

PUMAS VS. CLUB QUERÉTARO

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: Audi Field
  • TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+ - MLS Season Pass

This will be the first match between two Mexican teams in the knockout stage. Both teams have already shown their potential and desire to excel in this Leagues Cup. Based on experience, Pumas are the favorite as they have logically played more international championships, but the Gallos Blancos are eager for a title.

NEW YORK RED BULLS VS. NEW YORK FC

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: Red Bull Arena
  • TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+ - MLS Season Pass

We have the Hudson River Derby in New York City. Red Bull and NYCFC will face each other in a match where not only passage to the next round is at stake but also their prestige. Intensity and emotion is guaranteed.

ATLAS FC VS. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: Gillette Stadium
  • TIME: 8:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH**:** Apple TV+ - MLS Season Pass

Despite Atlas finishing first in their group, New England Revolution has scored many more goals in this tournament. This match will pit two strategists against each other, going all-in with their ideas to achieve the result. That's what will make the match very interesting.

CHARLOTTE FC VS CRUZ AZUL

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: Toyota Stadium
  • TIME: 8:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+ - MLS Season Pass

Charlotte FC has performed very well in the group stage, finishing as leaders, showing good football and managing the game well. Cruz Azul barely made it to the knockout stage and is still facing the same problem as last season, their lack of effectiveness in front of the goal. This puts the MLS team as the favorite, although we know that anything can happen.

CLUB LEÓN VS REAL SALT LAKE

  • DATE: August 3
  • STADIUM: America First Field
  • TIME: 10:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+ - MLS Season Pass

This will be the last match of the night. Both teams have shown interesting things in this Leagues Cup and will undoubtedly leave everything on the field to secure their spot in the next round. Who will stand up for their country? León already knows what it's like to dominate their neighbors to the north in this championship, while Real Salt Lake struggled against Monterrey's Rayados.