Overview

• Lukasz Szpala collapsed with a leg or ankle injury around the eighth minute at Sports Illustrated Stadium
• Play was halted for on-field medical treatment before fourth official Guido González Jr. warmed up
• González Jr. quickly assumed central refereeing duties to prevent delays in the 0–0 contest
• Leagues Cup rules allowed an immediate official replacement to ensure uninterrupted match flow
• Both Club Deportivo Guadalajara and New York Red Bulls resumed scoreless as the tournament opener continued