Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 Matchday 3: Who's playing?

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Today is the last matchday of the Round of 32 in Leagues Cup 2023. Throughout 6 matches, we will find out which teams will advance to the next round and complete the brackets. Here's the lineup:

COLUMBUS CREW VS. MINNESOTA UNITED FC

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: Lower.com Field
  • TIME: 8:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

The last 3 encounters between these two teams have been decided by a single goal. Columbus Crew has won 2, and Minnesota has won 1. They meet again in Leagues Cup, and we are sure they will once again provide us with goals, excitement, and an amazing closing to the match.

CHICAGO FIRE VS. CLUB AMÉRICA

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: SeatGeek Stadium
  • TIME: 8:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

One thing these teams have in common is that they have had the best Mexican footballer of all time, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, in their ranks. Another thing they share is that both won their first match and lost the second in this Leagues Cup. So, we can expect one of the closest matches in this Round of 32.

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FC CINCINNATI VS. NASHVILLE SC

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: TQL Stadium
  • TIME: 8:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

FC Cincinnati hopes to continue their dominance, having won the last 5 matches against Nashville SC. Out of these last 5 matches, Cincinnati won 4, and the other ended in a 1-1 draw. Will the dominance continue, or will Nashville finally make a statement? We'll find out tonight.

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TOLUCA VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITY

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: Children's Mercy Park
  • TIME: 9:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Sporting Kansas City has historically defeated Toluca in all their encounters. They meet for the first time in Leagues Cup, and Toluca is one of the well-prepared teams currently. They will seek to break the pattern and advance to the next round.

CF MONTERREY VS. PORTLAND TIMBERS

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: Providence Park
  • TIME: 10:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Monterrey has not slowed down since the season started and is one of the best-performing teams in this Leagues Cup. They are fully focused on their objective. Portland Timbers suffered a setback in their last match and will have to make a titanic effort if they want to stop Monterrey and their ambitions.

CLUB TIGRES VS. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: BC Place
  • TIME: 10:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm CDMX
  • HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

With this match, the Round of 32 in this Leagues Cup comes to an end. The current champions of Mexican football remain undefeated in this competition and will try to maintain their winning streak against a Whitecaps side that has already tasted defeat in their debut.

CLUB LEÓN VS REAL SALT LAKE

  • DATE: August 4
  • STADIUM: America First Field
  • TIME: TBD
  • 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.