Club América vs. Portland Timbers: How to watch, stream Leagues Cup Phase One match | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

The Portland Timbers will aim to secure a Leagues Cup 2025 quarterfinal berth when they face LIGA MX powerhouse Club América in their final Phase One match Wednesday evening.

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During Phase One, MLS and LIGA MX teams aim to earn points in a league-specific table against clubs from their own league. Adding to the rivalry showdowns, matches go straight to a penalty shootout if they end in a tie.

The top four teams from each Leagues Cup league-specific table advance to the quarterfinals, meaning only eight of the 36 entrants (18 from MLS, 18 from LIGA MX) reach the knockout phase.

The Leagues Cup final is set for Aug. 31, while the top three finishers qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

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Club América

Club América have fallen short of expectations thus far, earning three points from their first two Leagues Cup matches.

Las Águilas clawed back for a 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake, then were denied by goalkeeper Rafael Cabral in the ensuing penalty shootout (3-1 for RSL). Head coach André Jardine's team again supplied the drama in a 3-3 comeback draw with Minnesota United FC, and took the extra point by winning 8-7 in PKs.

To reach the quarterfinals, América will likely need a regulation-time victory. Anything less and a Leagues Cup pre-tournament favorite will rue their missed opportunity.

Unbeaten Portland Timbers ready for Club América challenge

Portland Timbers

Portland have one foot in the quarterfinals after being one of two MLS teams – the other is Cascadia Cup rival Seattle Sounders FC – to win their first two Phase One matches.

They cruised to a 4-0 rout of Atlético San Luis, paced by four different goal-scorers. That set the stage for a 1-0 win over Querétaro FC, with Cristhian Paredes scoring in the first half.

But those results came at Providence Park and against lower-profile LIGA MX teams. Now, they'll head to Austin FC's Q2 Stadium and face arguably North America's most successful side.

Will midfielder David Da Costa return after suffering a shoulder injury vs. San Luis? The 2025 MLS All-Star has led the attack this year with 4g/8a.

Club América vs. Portland Timbers highlights end of Phase One