CINCINNATI 4, NEW YORK CITY 2
From being down 2-0 late in the second half, FC Cincinnati scored four goals in the span of ten minutes to stun New York City FC, winning the group with the most stunning come-from-behind victory thus far in the 2024 Leagues Cup.
With the win to secure the top spot in the group, FC Cincinnati earned the right to host Club Santos Laguna at TQL Stadium in the Round of 32 on August 9th.
HOUSTON 3, SALT LAKE 0
The Houston Dynamo surged into the knockout stages of the Leagues Cup with a resounding 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in their final Group Stage match in West 8. With this triumph, Houston not only sealed their advancement but also secured the top spot in the group, thus avoiding a daunting clash with Club América and instead preparing to host Deportivo Toluca F.C. at Shell Energy Stadium on August 9th.
TOLUCA 2, KANSAS CITY 1
In a match where the intensity ratcheted up as the minutes ticked away, Toluca FC outlasted Sporting Kansas City with a thrilling 2-1 victory to clinch Group West 4 in the 2024 Leagues Cup. By taking the maximum points in group play, Toluca have gone six games without a loss to start their season. The win at Children’s Mercy Park made another statement declaring that Los Diablos Rojos are not only one of the hottest teams in the tournament, but also favorites to lift the Leagues Cup.
COLORADO 1(4), LEON (3)
Life in the Leagues Cup was at stake for both the Colorado Rapids and Club León, with the MLS club advancing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time, when the two clubs met to decide who was the second team to advance from West 5 on Monday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
