Soccer
\n Leagues Cup contenders Club Am\u00e9rica, Austin FC battle for knockout spot
\n <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nAustin FC<\/a> have a high-stakes clash with LIGA MX powerhouse Club Am\u00e9rica on Thursday night, with both clubs chasing a win to secure a\u00a0Leagues Cup<\/a>\u00a0quarterfinal berth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nHow to watch & stream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
When<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n\n- Thursday, Aug. 13<\/a> | 8:30 pm ET\/5:30 pm PT<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Where<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n\n- Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas<\/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\u00a0Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nStandings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- 3rd in LIGA MX Leagues Cup table<\/li>\n
- 6 points (2W-0L-0D)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Last match<\/strong><\/p>\nClub Am\u00e9rica secured a second consecutive tournament victory with a 3-1 win<\/a> over the Portland Timbers<\/a> on Sunday evening.<\/p>\nFormer LAFC<\/a> winger Brian Rodr\u00edguez and Isa\u00edas Violante each netted their second goal of the tournament, while \u00d3scar Perea came off the bench to add the third.<\/p>\nPlayers to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Brian Rodr\u00edguez:<\/strong>\u00a0The LAFC alum is one of Club Am\u00e9rica’s most dangerous attacking threats and featured for Uruguay at the 2026\u00a0FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Henry Mart\u00edn:<\/strong> A club legend and current team captain, the Mexican international striker has scored 118 goals across all competitions for Las \u00c1guilas.<\/li>\n
- Israel Reyes:<\/strong> The 26-year-old defender made four appearances for Mexico at the World Cup, helping the co-hosts reach the Round of 16.<\/li>\n
- Isa\u00edas Violante:<\/strong> Another Mexican international, the 22-year-old forward has scored in both Leagues Cup Phase One matches thus far.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\nThe most successful club in LIGA MX history with 16 league titles, Las \u00c1guilas enter every competition with the intention to win it.<\/p>\n
Am\u00e9rica led the LIGA MX Leagues Cup table after two Phase One matchdays, and can guarantee advancement to the tournament’s knockout rounds with three points against Austin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nStandings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- 4th in MLS Leagues Cup table<\/li>\n
- 6 points (2W-0L-0D)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Last match<\/strong><\/p>\nAustin completed back-to-back shutout victories in Leagues Cup with a 3-0 rout<\/a> of Club Puebla on Sunday, highlighted by a first-half hat trick<\/a> from Albanian striker Myrto Uzuni<\/a>.<\/p>\n\nThat built off a 2-0 win<\/a> over Club Tijuana to open their Leagues Cup run. Joseph Rosales<\/a> and Jon Gallagher<\/a> scored in that match.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nPlayers to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Myrto<\/strong> Uzuni:<\/strong> The club-record signing netted his first multi-goal game with the Verde & Black by scoring the seventh hat trick in Leagues Cup history against Puebla.<\/li>\n
- Facundo Torres:<\/strong> A Uruguayan international, Torres<\/a> has notched 1g\/6a in league play this season in his return to MLS as Austin’s marquee offseason signing.<\/li>\n
- Brandon Vazquez:<\/strong> A Designated Player with extensive experience across MLS and LIGA MX, the USMNT<\/a> striker is searching for his first goal since returning from an ACL tear in May.<\/li>\n
- Brad Stuver:<\/strong> Austin’s starting goalkeeper since their inaugural 2021 season, the fan favorite is yet to concede a goal in Leagues Cup 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\nDespite sitting 14th in the MLS regular season Western Conference table, the Verde & Black have taken full advantage of their Leagues Cup opportunity.<\/p>\n
Austin led the MLS Leagues Cup table after two Phase One matchdays, and will likely need at least two points against Club Am\u00e9rica to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Austin FC<\/a> have a high-stakes clash with LIGA MX powerhouse Club Am\u00e9rica on Thursday night, with both clubs chasing a win to secure a\u00a0Leagues Cup<\/a>\u00a0quarterfinal berth.<\/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\u00a0Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n Last match<\/strong><\/p>\n Club Am\u00e9rica secured a second consecutive tournament victory with a 3-1 win<\/a> over the Portland Timbers<\/a> on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n Former LAFC<\/a> winger Brian Rodr\u00edguez and Isa\u00edas Violante each netted their second goal of the tournament, while \u00d3scar Perea came off the bench to add the third.<\/p>\n Players to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n The most successful club in LIGA MX history with 16 league titles, Las \u00c1guilas enter every competition with the intention to win it.<\/p>\n Am\u00e9rica led the LIGA MX Leagues Cup table after two Phase One matchdays, and can guarantee advancement to the tournament’s knockout rounds with three points against Austin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n Last match<\/strong><\/p>\n Austin completed back-to-back shutout victories in Leagues Cup with a 3-0 rout<\/a> of Club Puebla on Sunday, highlighted by a first-half hat trick<\/a> from Albanian striker Myrto Uzuni<\/a>.<\/p>\n That built off a 2-0 win<\/a> over Club Tijuana to open their Leagues Cup run. Joseph Rosales<\/a> and Jon Gallagher<\/a> scored in that match.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Players to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n Need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite sitting 14th in the MLS regular season Western Conference table, the Verde & Black have taken full advantage of their Leagues Cup opportunity.<\/p>\n Austin led the MLS Leagues Cup table after two Phase One matchdays, and will likely need at least two points against Club Am\u00e9rica to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.<\/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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