We are less than a week away from the end of the group stage in the 2023 Leagues Cup, and while there are some teams that have already played both their games, there are some who will be making their debuts in the tournament in coming hours.
Some of the teams making their debut in the tournament include Liga MX clubs such as Querétaro, Atlético San Luis, and Tigres UANL, the most recent champions in the Mexican top-flight. MLS teams will also be making their first appearance in this competition, including Los Angeles Galaxy, D.C. United, and Toronto FC, who are set to take the pitch today.
As things stand, there are some teams that could also grab a spot to play in the defining stage of the competition, but only a win will secure them a place in the KO rounds. Find out which ones can accomplish that feat by scrolling down to the games that were scheduled for today.
Philadelphia Union vs Querétaro
The Union are one of the teams in the drivers' seat for Matchday 2, as a win or even a victory after penalties would see them through to the next round. To do that, Jim Curtin's men will have to face Querétaro, an up and coming Liga MX team who could give them a hard time to accomplish their purpose. The Union will face a fourth Liga MX side in their history, trying to improve their 40% success rate against Mexican clubs. On the other hand, los Gallos Blancos will try to keep their unbeaten record against MLS clubs, following their clash against D.C. United in the 2015-16 CONCACAF Champions League.
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CF Montreal vs DC United
Two familiar foes will lock horns in this East 2 Group clash. The Canadian side made the most out of their meeting with Pumas UNAM, claiming two points following their draw and a win after penalties against the Liga MX side. Now, Hernan Losada's men will face Wayne Rooney and Co. in a match where they could seal their spot in the next round with a convincing performance. On the other hand, The Men in Black have prepared properly for this occasion, and after going unbeaten against the Canadians this season (one win and one draw), it seems that Rooney's squad could have the upper hand and keep their hopes for success alive in this competition.
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New York City vs Toronto FC
The match between these struggling teams in the MLS' Eastern Conference promises to see both of them going all in for the win. The Cityzens lost to Atlas in their first game, which means they need a victory here to keep their chances intact. On the other hand, Toronto will make their debut in this year's Leagues Cup, and even if they get to this game under an interim manager, The Reds have shown they have all it takes to win a clash against the team from the Big Apple. The last game between these clubs when NYC acted as hosts ended in an electric 5-4 win, but can we expect a similar outcome in this tie?
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Atlético San Luis vs New England
The team owned by Atlético Madrid will make its international debut against the Revs, who lost their first match of the tournament after penalties against New York RB. The team led by Bruce Arena is one of the few MLS sides with a positive record against a Liga MX club, having beaten teams from Mexico in nine of their previous eleven matches. In order to claim a spot in the next round, Arena's men need to beat San Luis, but their rivals' defense will try to live up to the task and start their performance in the Leagues Cup with a bang.
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Monterrey vs Real Salt Lake
One of Liga MX's most-winning teams in CONCACAF will get to face RSL in their debut match. Los Rayados have recently made headlines after signing Sergio Canales, and while the Spaniard may not be available to play here, the kind of firepower Fernando Ortíz has as Monterrey's coach is something to keep an eye on. As for the team from Utah, this could be the perfect moment to seal a win against the Liga MX club, who denied them the chance to win the CONCACAF CL final in their meeting over 10 years ago. Having won a game in this Leagues Cup, RSL will hope to double that number and make Monterrey's path to the next round a bit tricky. Nevertheless, history is not on their side this time around, and Rayados could prove one more time they have what it takes to go all the way.
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Tigres UANL vs Portland Timbers
The other team from Nuevo León, who were recently crowned Liga MX champions, get to this game with high hopes set for their future. The team from the South of Rio Grande will face an MLS club for the 22nd time, and while their record is quite positive against American clubs, Timbers' win in their previous Leagues Cup match makes them a worthy opponent and a force to keep in mind. The team from Oregon has failed to beat a Liga MX club in two opportunities, and facing the current Mexican champions may be too much of a hurdle to overcome for them, even if Giovani Savarese's men could reach the next stage if they can avoid losing this match.
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LA Galaxy vs León
The added game for this evening was supposed to be held on Tuesday, but León's problems to get to Los Angeles forced a change in schedule. The Galaxy will make their debut in this tournament after a rebirth in their domestic tournament, where they went unbeaten in four out of their last five matches. Meanwhile, León will want to defend their status as CONCACAF CL winners by proving their worth against one more MLS club, especially after their penalty-kick win against Vancouver last week. Will the Galaxy claim their first three points of the competition, or will León make the next round with a positive result after a heavy trip to L.A.?
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