Austin FC host LIGA MX powerhouse CF Monterrey on Tuesday evening, knowing a victory guarantees their place in the Leagues Cup knockout stages.
How to watch & stream
- Apple TV - Free
- UniMás, FS1
When
- Tuesday, July 30 | 9 pm ET/6 pm PT
Where
- Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas
Depending on the result, Austin's Leagues Cup fate could wait until Saturday evening when Monterrey and Pumas UNAM play the last West 1 match. Each group's top two teams reach the Round of 32.
This World Cup-style tournament features 47 clubs – 18 from LIGA MX and 29 from MLS – pausing their domestic season for the month-long competition. The winner is crowned champion, and the top three finishers qualify for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Monterrey are a perennial contender in Mexico, having won the Concacaf Champions Cup five times between 2011-21. They're also heading to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
MLS fans will recognize US men's national team forward Brandon Vazquez, who departed FC Cincinnati last January for reportedly over $7 million. Rayados also boast Germán Berterame, Sergio Canales and Maxi Meza as danger pieces in the final third.
Monterrey fell to the Philadelphia Union in the third-place match in last year's Leagues Cup. In this year's CCC, the Columbus Crew beat them 5-2 on aggregate in the semifinals.
Austin started Leagues Cup with a bang last Friday, winning 3-2 against Pumas.
The Verde & Black played nearly 60 minutes with 10 men after marquee summer signing Osman Bukari was red-carded. But insurance goals from Gyasi Zardes and Sebastián Driussi created a cushion, and goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland came up huge with a PK save in second-half stoppage time.
Now, Josh Wolff's side can secure a Round-of 32-place. But arguably an even stronger performance is needed against Monterrey.
MATCH | WHEN | WATCH |
|---|---|---|
Atlético de San Luis vs. CF Montréal | Tuesday, July 30 - 7 pm ET | |
CF Pachuca vs. New York Red Bulls | Tuesday, July 30 - 8 pm ET | |
Minnesota United FC vs. Club Necaxa | Tuesday, July 30 - 9 pm ET | |
CF Monterrey vs. Austin FC | Tuesday, July 30 - 9 pm ET | Apple TV - FreeUniMás, FS1 |
LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Tuesday, July 30 - 10:30 pm ET |
In addition to Austin, three other MLS clubs conclude group-stage play Tuesday against LIGA MX opponents.
Atlético de San Luis vs. CF Montréal: CF Montréal are behind the eight-ball after a 4-1 defeat at Orlando City SC in their group-stage opener.
CF Pachuca vs. New York Red Bulls: RBNY carry one point into their group-stage finale after a penalty-kick defeat vs. Toronto FC.
Minnesota United FC vs. Club Necaxa: This match against Necaxa will determine Minnesota's hopes of advancing following their 2-0 defeat at Seattle Sounders FC.
