Leagues Cup Quarterfinals Set to Begin with Exciting Matchups

The knockout stage of the Leagues Cup, featuring top teams from MLS and Liga MX, is set to begin on Tuesday night with four quarterfinal matches.

The tournament has narrowed down from 36 teams to eight, with the first match between Monterrey and Chicago Fire kicking off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Chicago, under coach Gregg Berhalter, has performed well in the tournament and recently signed striker Robert Lewandowski. Monterrey, a strong contender with a history of success, aims to challenge Chicago on their home turf.

In the second match, Real Salt Lake faces Léon at 10:30 p.m. ET, with RSL playing at a rival's stadium. Both teams are looking to secure a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup, making this match crucial. On Wednesday, Toluca will play Austin FC in Harrison, New Jersey, while Club América takes on Columbus Crew in a highly anticipated matchup. América leads Liga MX and is favored to advance despite missing a key player.