A look at the NY Red Bulls, Chivas' first opponent in the 2025 Leagues Cup. | OneFootball

Guadalajara's first challenge in the 2025 Leagues Cup is scheduled for July 31, when the Rebaño visits the Big Apple to face the New York Red Bulls in what promises to be a thrilling match between two teams that have already faced each other in official tournaments.

This match will mark the start of the Rojiblancos' journey in the first phase of the binational tournament, where every game is crucial to advancing to the next round. The match will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, a recently renovated venue where Chivas has very encouraging memories.

Chivas' history in the Big AppleThe history between the two teams has an unforgettable chapter, as in 2018 Chivas eliminated the Red Bulls in the Concacaf Champions League Semifinals, after a narrow victory in the first leg at Akron Stadium and a scoreless draw at what was then called Red Bull Arena. That victory was key in the Rebaño Sagrado's path to the continental title that year.

How are the NY Red Bulls doing in the 2025 Leagues Cup?The New York team is having a good run in the 2025 MLS season, sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference. Their game is characterized by intensity, high pressure, and a dynamic offense.

Their most outstanding player at the moment is striker Emil Forsberg, a Swedish international with experience in the Bundesliga and the Swedish national team. Since his arrival, he has been a key player in the team's attack and is their leader in goals and assists in the current campaign.

Brief history of the NY Red Bulls- It is one of the 10 founding franchises of the MLS, although in 1996 it was known as NY/NJ MetroStars; it changed its name to the current one in 2006 when it was acquired by the beverage company.- The Bulls have won the Supporters' Shield, the award for the best team in the MLS regular season, three times, in 2013, 2015, and 2018.- Their main historical figures are Thierry Henry, Juan Pablo Ángel, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, who is their top scorer. - Sports Illustrated Stadium has a capacity of over 25,000 fans and is known for its proximity to the pitch, which creates a very intense atmosphere.