The ninth matchday of Leagues Cup 2023 will be the final day of the group stage. On July 31st, we will have 4 matches that will determine the fate of their groups and the Round of 32. Who are the teams involved? Here's all you need to know.
CLUB AMÉRICA VS. COLUMBUS CREW SC
- DATE: July 31st
- STADIUM: Lower.com Field
- GROUP: Central 1
- TIME: 8:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CDMX
- HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+
This match will determine the leader of Group Central 1. Both teams previously defeated St Louis City SC, who have already been eliminated from the tournament. The winner of this match, either in regular time or through penalties, will claim the top spot.
CLUB PUEBLA VS. CHICAGO FIRE
- DATE: July 31st
- STADIUM: SeatGeek Stadium
- GROUP: Central 2
- TIME: 8:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CDMX
- HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+
The MLS team only needs a draw or a victory to secure the first place in Group Central 2. Club Puebla faces a daunting task as they are currently at the bottom of the group with a goal difference of -4. They will need a miracle to advance to the Round of 32.
TOLUCA FC VS. COLORADO RAPIDS
- DATE: July 31st
- STADIUM: DICK'S Sporting Goods Park
- GROUP: Central 4
- TIME: 9:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CDMX
- HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+
This match shares a similar situation with the previous one (Club Puebla vs Chicago Fire). Toluca FC only requires a draw or a victory to secure the first place in the group. On the other hand, the Colorado Rapids will need to beat Toluca by a margin of 3 goals or more if they want to have a chance of advancing to the Round of 32.
CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITY
- DATE: July 31st
- STADIUM: Children's Mercy Park
- GROUP: Central 3
- TIME: 10:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CDMX
- HOW TO WATCH: Apple TV+
This will be the final match of the group stage in the Leagues Cup 2023. In this encounter, it will be decided who takes the second place in the group, as FC Cincinnati has already secured the top spot by defeating both of these teams.
