⏪ Leagues Cup: Seattle destroy Cruz Azul; Juárez stun Charlotte, and more | OneFootball

The 2025 Leagues Cup continues for a third consecutive night, featuring further matches between MLS and Liga MX clubs. Check back throughout the night for updates.

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Full-Time in Los Angeles as the Galaxy bookend all the Leagues Cup action with a 5-2 win over Tijuana, with a handful of massive results highlighting a huge night of fixtures between MLS and Liga MX.

MAN OF THE MATCH PERFORMANCE

Paintsil completes his brace on the night from way out with a curling effort to beat Rodriguez into a half-open net to make it 5-2 in stoppage time.

A huge result for the Galaxy.

Seattle's win over Cruz Azul is officially the largest margin of victory in Leagues Cup history.

The Sounders were at their very best against one of the top sides in the region, and this could be a statement win that pushes them on to greater things as the season presses on.

REUS SEALS THE DEAL IN L.A.

Dortmund legend and LA Galaxy star Marco Reus bags the club's fourth of the night with a one-touch classy close-range finish inside six yards after Paintsil beat his man on the end line to pick out the German.

A lovely attacking move that surely seals all three points on the night for the MLS giants.

CATCHING UP IN SOCAL

A completed brace from Mora and a strike from Joseph Paintsil sees the Galaxy remain in the lead, with the scoreline sitting at 3-2 with less than 20 minutes left.

Mora has been sensational tonight, with the 16-year-old bagging both goals for Xolos as he continues to impress in senior football.

SEVENTH HEAVEN IN SEATTLE

One more goal to please the crowd at Lumen Field sees Seattle strike for a sixth and seventh time on the night with late hits from Nouhou Tolo and a completed brace from De La Vega.

What. A. Result!

DECIMATION AT LUMEN FIELD

Cruz Azul are now down by a five-spot against the Seattle Sounders thanks to a 76th-minute goal by Pedro de la Vega, making it five goals from five different goal scorers tonight.

A disastrous evening in the PNW for the CONCACAF Champions Cup holders!

THEY CAN'T STOP SCORING

The Sounders are blitzing toward a massive result as they hit a fourth against Liga MX giants Cruz Azul, with Osaze De Rosario getting in on the act in the 69th minute after coming off the bench as a substitute four minutes prior!

FERREIRA CALLS CHECKMATE!

Seattle have struck again to extend their lead to 3-0 on the night before the hour-mark, as the Sounders have come out after the break determined to book all three points, with Ferreira adding his name to the scoresheet with a tidy finish from inside the box.

SEATTLE STRIKE AGAIN!

It's now two-to-the-good for Seattle as the Sounders continue to make good on their chance creation, with Vargas bagging the second just two minutes after the opener from Gómez!

LEAD RESTORED IN L.A.!

Gabriel Pec pulls up well outside of the box to dispatch a bending effort into the bottom corner beyond Tijuana's José Antonio Rodriguez to make it 2-1 five minutes before the half-time interval!

THE SOUNDERS BREAK THE DEADLOCK

It's been a long time coming tonight, but Seattle have finally taken the lead at Lumen Field with a headed goal from Yeimar Gómez!

A BIT OF MAGIC FROM MORA!

Mexican international starlet Gilberto Mora bags an equalizer for Tijuana as the 16-year-old has left his mark on the night for Xolos!

THREE IN THE BAG?!

Navarro completes his brace and a Rapids comeback after hitting his second on the night in the dying minutes in Denver.

Will this stand as the match-winner?!

UP AND RUNNING IN SOCAL!

The Galaxy jump to a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute after Matheus Nascimento converted his effort from 12 yards out in the wake of Tijuana's Alan Vega hand-ball in the box.

We are now underway in SoCal for the late kick-off as the Galaxy look to post a much-needed result against Tijuana.

PARITY RESTORED!

Colorado have denied Santos three points for the time being thanks to an equalizer through Rafael Navarro, who makes amends for his miss earlier in the first half!

SANTOS STRIKE FIRST!

Colorado find themselves behind by a goal after the restart as Santos Laguna bag the opener through a worldie by Jordan Carrillo!

FERREIRA DENIED AN OPENER

The offside bug strikes again tonight to deny US international forward Jesús Ferreira as the Sounders continue to look for an opener against La Máquina.

In case you missed them, here are the XIs on the night at Dignity Health Sports Park:

Colorado and Santos Laguna are back in action in the second half.

The final fixture of the night is less than 15 minutes away as the LA Galaxy clash with Tijuana.

Can Los Xolos starlet Gilberto Mora continue to make a name for himself, or will the Galaxy's stars push the MLS legacy club to a win in SoCal?

An early chance for Seattle sees young midfielder Obed Vargas take a pop from range, but it is comfortably dealt with by Cruz Azul shot-stopper Kevin Mier.

Cruz Azul and Seattle are underway at Lumen Field as our night of Leagues Cup action continues.

GOAL DISALLOWED!

No! Colorado have once again been denied.

BREAKTHROUGH!!

Bassett bags his first-ever Leagues Cup goal after nodding on from Mihailovic's inswinging free-kick to finally break the deadlock after being denied by Acevedo earlier in the night.

It's no more than they deserve!

OFF THE POST!!

The Rapids are denied another shot at an opener, this time just minutes before the break, when Rafael Navarro was slipped through into the box, but the Brazilian forward could only watch as his chipped effort bounced off the far post and clear.

Colorado should really be up at least a goal here.

Cruz Azul and Seattle name their XIs for a huge clash at Lumen Field.

Carlos Acevedo makes a massive save on the line to deny Cole Bassett from opening the scoring, who won his near-post header off a corner from Djordje Mihailovic.

The Rapids continue to knock.

Steffen comes up with a big save to deny the Mexican side from opening the scoring from a header inside the box

Colorado are on the hunt for an early goal against Santos Laguna as another match is now underway tonight in the Leagues Cup, with nearly 15 minutes gone at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

FORSBERG STEALS ALL THREE POINTS!

The NY Red Bulls have left it supremely late to bank all three points on the night thanks to star man Emil Forsberg, who stepped up to hit a low free-kick under the wall to beat Chivas' José Rangel in the seventh minute of added time!

It's over! It doesn't get more clutch than that from the Swede!

THAT'S FOUR AT THE BANK

Juárez are on course for a massive result tonight as they bag a late goal, their fourth of the night, to put the final punctuation mark on a huge evening against Charlotte.

Substitute Oscar Estupiñán is the man to apply the final nail in the coffin.

Evander has his say in the post-match after another starring performance for Cincinnati

RED CARD!

It's gone from bad to worse for The Crown tonight as Dean Smith watches Toklomati receive his marching orders and a straight red for violent conduct.

It's been a night to forget for the MLS side.

FULL-TIME IN CINCY

A goal and a brace of assists for Evander seals all three points for Cincinnati against Mexican giants Monterrey.

GAME ON AGAIN!

With minutes to spare in stoppage time, a close-range header from leading striker Germán Berterame makes it 3-2 with less than three minutes remaining in added time!

Will there be a dramatic conclusion to proceedings here?!

DONE AND DUSTED!

Cincy will be taking all three points on the night after a late strike from in-form Czech midfielder Pavel Bucha seals the deal at TQL Stadium, with Evander directly involved again!

EVANDER DENIED!

So nearly a brace on the night for the Brazilian magician if not for a fantastic sprawling save from Cárdenas to deny Evander a free-kick strike from range.

Colorado and Santos Laguna name their XIs for tonight's clash

We hit half-time at Sports Illustrated Stadium as Chivas and NYRB are deadlocked at nil-nil.

UPSET ALERT IN CHARLOTTE

Juárez are now 3-1 up just before the half-time interval thanks to a stoppage time goal from Colombian left-back Moises Mosquera in the fourth minute of added time.

What a result this would be for Los Bravos!

VAR HAS ITS SAY!

Cincinnati are back into the lead at TQL after Evander slipped Luca Orellano through into the box before the Argentine danced around Cárdenas to convert from close range.

The goal, which was first ruled out for offside, was ultimately overturned, with the Orange and Blue enjoying a 2-1 lead just before the hour mark.

CANALES COMES CLOSE!

Rayados' Canales nearly completed his own brace on the night after the restart, with the Spanish midfielder seeing his effort ring back off the near post.

A sign of intent from the Mexican giants that three points could well be placed in their luggage before leaving Ohio.

We're back underway in Cincinnati, with Pat Noonan making a change before the restart to bring on Kei Kamara in place of Sérgio Santos.

Does Cincy have enough in the tank to bank three points?

Half-time at TQL as Cincy and Rayados are locked at one-all

MADSON COMPLETES HIS BRACE!

Juárez retake the lead thanks to the Brazilian striker, who bagged his second of the night just minutes after the Crown levelled matters at one-all.

Pure entertainment in North Carolina.

TOKLOMATI LEVELS IT!

Charlotte are back to square one through a strike from young forward Idan Toklomati, who finishes from close-range.

That's six in his last eight for the young Israeli striker.

An unexpected turn of events during Chivas vs NYRB as referee Lukasz Szpala goes down injured and taken off.

RAYADOS STRIKE BACK!

Monterrey have restored parity at TQL Stadium after a deflected effort from Sergio Canales finds its way off the post and into the back of the net on the stroke of half-time.

Game on in Cincinnati!

GOAL!

Juarez have opened the scoring against Charlotte at the Bank inside the opening 10 minutes through a header from Madson!

GOAL!!

Who else but Evander as the Brazilian puts Cincinnati out in front just after the half-hour mark with a rifled finish from range as Cincy continued to press for an opener.

Fantastic hit from the leading man.

Chivas vs NYRB is set to kick off at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Here's the XI for both sides

Will Cárdenas be able to see out the rest of the match to spare Rayados from an unexpected change?

A first shot on target from Rayados is comfortably dealt with by Cincy 'keeper Evan Louro.

Play resumes at TQL Stadium, with Cárdenas okay to continue.

Rayados goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas is down injured and receiving treatment.

Cincinnati nearly strike early through who else but Evander after the MLS regain possession in the middle of the park before the Brazilian unleashed a long drive that flashes just wide of Rayados' goal.

Kick-off at TQL Stadium is less than 20 minutes away, with Evander in the spotlight once again in the creative engine room for the Orange and Blue.

Monterrey will line up on the night with an XI that includes Sergio Ramos and Sergio Canales.

Another night of Leagues Cup action is upon us, as some huge names across MLS and Liga MX feature this evening.

Evander and Cincinnati clash at TQL Stadium versus Monterrey, Chivas head to New Jersey to face the NY Red Bulls, and Cruz Azul travel to Lumen Field for a late highlighted meeting with the Seattle Sounders.

Elsewhere, Charlotte welcome Juárez to North Carolina, and Santos Laguna travel to the Rocky Mountain state to lock horns with Colorado.

To close out the night, the LA Galaxy host Tijuana in SoCal, with the legacy MLS club looking for something to smile about across a horrific 2025 domestic campaign.