Overview

• Columbus Crew defeated Puebla 3-1, with Diego Rossi scoring and assisting and Malte Amundsen and Andrés Herrera adding first-half goals.
• New York City FC blanked Club León 2-0 in Harrison, N.J., as Alonso Martínez and Agustín Ojeda scored and goalkeeper Matt Freese saved a James Rodríguez penalty.
• MLS teams have claimed all four home fixtures through two matchdays, including Seattle’s 7-0 rout of Cruz Azul and FC Cincinnati’s 3-2 win over Monterrey.
• Strong home performances and key individual displays have propelled multiple MLS sides to the top of their groups on points and goal difference.
• Liga MX clubs must rebound in final group matches if they hope to bridge the gap and secure advancement to the knockout rounds.