Kickoff: 9:30 PM ET
Venue: Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX
Tournament: Leagues Cup 2025 – Group Stage, Round 3
Broadcast: Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, TUDN, Channel 9
Club América – Form & Key Insights
Club América has had a turbulent Leagues Cup campaign, drawing both of their group-stage matches and earning just three points via a penalty shootout win over Minnesota United. To qualify, they must win in regulation—and possibly by a wide margin.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
D vs Real Salt Lake (2–2, lost on penalties)
D vs Minnesota United (3–3, won on penalties)
Key Stats:
Goals Scored: 5
Goals Conceded: 5
Win Probability: 58.4%
Key Players:
Sebastián Cáceres – Scored a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer vs Minnesota
Érick Sánchez – Delivered a 97th-minute goal vs RSL
Henry Martín – Veteran striker with big-match experience
Tactical Notes:
Coach André Jardine emphasizes attacking depth and late-game resilience
Defensive lapses have cost América dearly in both matches
Portland Timbers – Form & Key Insights
Portland Timbers enter the match unbeaten and in prime position to qualify for the quarterfinals. With two wins from two, they’ve shown defensive discipline and attacking efficiency, but this will be their toughest test yet.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
W vs Atlético San Luis (4–0)
W vs Querétaro (1–0)
Key Stats:
Goals Scored: 5
Goals Conceded: 0
Win Probability: 18.8%
Key Players:
Antony – 6 goals and 7 assists in regular season; returns from injury
Cristhian Paredes – Scored the winner vs Querétaro
Kamal Miller – Veteran defender and Leagues Cup 2023 champion
Tactical Notes:
Coach Phil Neville calls this a “cup final” and expects a hostile atmosphere
Portland’s compact midfield and counter-attacking style could frustrate América’s front five
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
Previous Meetings:
2021 CONCACAF Champions League:
Club América 3–1 Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers 1–1 Club América
Tournament Stakes:
Top 4 teams from each league-specific table advance to the quarterfinals
Only 8 of 36 teams will reach the knockout phase
Final Thoughts
This MLS vs Liga MX showdown is one of the most anticipated matches of Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One. With knockout dreams on the line, expect drama, intensity, and world-class football from two of North America’s most passionate clubs.
MATCH ODDS
Club America – 180 Draw + 310 Portland Timbers + 400
Over 2.5 – 170 Under 2.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025
