Overview
- MLS clubs won 10 of the opening 18 matches, giving U.S. teams the early advantage in head‐to‐head play.
- Bravos de Juárez kicked off their debut with a 4-1 victory over Charlotte FC while Tigres extended their flawless record with Ángel Correa’s second‐half brace.
- Cruz Azul’s 7-0 loss to Seattle Sounders was the club’s second‐worst ever and confirmed their elimination from the tournament.
- Chivas fell 1-0 to New York Red Bulls on Emil Forsberg’s injury-time goal and Monterrey suffered a 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati, intensifying their pressure to earn points.
- The revamped Leagues Cup features 18 Liga MX and 18 MLS teams split into two groups, with the top four from each sector advancing to the knockout stage.