Soccer
\n Portland Timbers, Club Am\u00e9rica set for Leagues Cup blockbuster
\n <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nThe Portland Timbers<\/a> chase another Leagues Cup<\/a> statement when they host LIGA MX powerhouse Club Am\u00e9rica in Sunday’s marquee Phase One matchup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to watch & stream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
When<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n\n- Sunday, Aug. 9<\/a> | 10:15 pm ET\/7:15 pm PT<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Where<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n\n- Providence Park | Portland, Oregon<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
In Phase One, each team plays three matches against opponents from the opposite league. The top four clubs from each league-specific table advance to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
The tournament champion will be crowned on Sept. 6. Additionally, the top three finishers qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nStandings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- 4th in LIGA MX Leagues Cup table<\/li>\n
- 3 points (1W-0L-0D)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Last match<\/strong><\/p>\nClub Am\u00e9rica opened their Leagues Cup campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory<\/a> over San Diego FC<\/a> in Mexico City.\u00a0<\/p>\nFormer\u00a0LAFC<\/a> winger Brian Rodr\u00edguez, \u00c9rick S\u00e1nchez and Isa\u00edas Violante all scored in the first half as the LIGA MX giants began Phase One on the right foot.<\/p>\nPlayers to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Brian Rodr\u00edguez:<\/strong> The LAFC alum is one of Club Am\u00e9rica’s most dangerous attacking threats and featured for Uruguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Israel Reyes:<\/strong> The center back proved crucial for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, helping the co-hosts reach the Round of 16.<\/li>\n
- Henry Mart\u00edn:<\/strong> The longtime Club Am\u00e9rica captain and Mexican international has scored 118 goals in all competitions for Las \u00c1guilas, cementing his place among the club’s all-time greats.<\/li>\n
- Alan Cervantes:<\/strong> A vastly experienced midfielder, Cervantes has featured in more than 250 combined matches for Chivas, Club Le\u00f3n, Santos Laguna and Am\u00e9rica.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\nClub Am\u00e9rica are one of North America’s biggest clubs and enter every competition expecting to compete for trophies.<\/p>\n
Led by head coach Guillermo Almada, Las \u00c1guilas are perennial LIGA MX contenders with one of the continent’s largest fanbases and deepest trophy cases, making them a consistent threat to win tournaments like Leagues Cup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nStandings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- 4th in MLS Leagues Cup table<\/li>\n
- 3 points (1W-0L-0D)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Last match<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Timbers opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a comprehensive 5-2 victory<\/a> over Club Puebla.<\/p>\n\nAriel Lassiter<\/a> and Cole Bassett<\/a> each scored twice, while David Da Costa<\/a> contributed 1g\/2a as Portland turned heads on Matchday 1.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPlayers to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Kevin Kelsy:<\/strong> The Venezuelan striker has found his scoring touch at the perfect time, netting seven goals in his last eight matches (all competitions).<\/li>\n
- David Da Costa:<\/strong> The Portuguese playmaker arrived from French side RC Lens ahead of the 2025 season and has been key to his side’s recent attacking surge.<\/li>\n
- Finn Surman:<\/strong> The New Zealand international defender featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighted by a headed goal vs. Egypt.<\/li>\n
- Kristoffer Velde:<\/strong>\u00a0The Norwegian winger has tallied an assist in four straight games, emerging from the World Cup break with a point to prove.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\nPortland have gone five games unbeaten (4W-0L-1D) since the World Cup break, including a season sweep of Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC<\/a>.<\/p>\nThat’s come under interim coach Jack Cassidy, who will soon be replaced by Mart\u00ed Cifuentes<\/a>. The Spanish manager last led English side Leicester City.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Portland Timbers<\/a> chase another Leagues Cup<\/a> statement when they host LIGA MX powerhouse Club Am\u00e9rica in Sunday’s marquee Phase One matchup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n In Phase One, each team plays three matches against opponents from the opposite league. The top four clubs from each league-specific table advance to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n The tournament champion will be crowned on Sept. 6. Additionally, the top three finishers qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n Last match<\/strong><\/p>\n Club Am\u00e9rica opened their Leagues Cup campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory<\/a> over San Diego FC<\/a> in Mexico City.\u00a0<\/p>\n Former\u00a0LAFC<\/a> winger Brian Rodr\u00edguez, \u00c9rick S\u00e1nchez and Isa\u00edas Violante all scored in the first half as the LIGA MX giants began Phase One on the right foot.<\/p>\n Players to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n Club Am\u00e9rica are one of North America’s biggest clubs and enter every competition expecting to compete for trophies.<\/p>\n Led by head coach Guillermo Almada, Las \u00c1guilas are perennial LIGA MX contenders with one of the continent’s largest fanbases and deepest trophy cases, making them a consistent threat to win tournaments like Leagues Cup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n Last match<\/strong><\/p>\n The Timbers opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a comprehensive 5-2 victory<\/a> over Club Puebla.<\/p>\n Ariel Lassiter<\/a> and Cole Bassett<\/a> each scored twice, while David Da Costa<\/a> contributed 1g\/2a as Portland turned heads on Matchday 1.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Players to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n Portland have gone five games unbeaten (4W-0L-1D) since the World Cup break, including a season sweep of Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC<\/a>.<\/p>\n That’s come under interim coach Jack Cassidy, who will soon be replaced by Mart\u00ed Cifuentes<\/a>. The Spanish manager last led English side Leicester City.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\nHow to watch & stream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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