Kickoff: 8:00 PM PT
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Tournament: Leagues Cup 2025 – Group Stage, Matchday 3
Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Radio: El Rey 1360AM (Spanish)
Seattle Sounders FC – Form & Key Insights
Seattle Sounders have been dominant in the Leagues Cup, winning both of their group-stage matches and scoring a tournament-high nine goals. A win or shootout victory will guarantee their spot in the quarterfinals, while even a draw could be enough due to their +8 goal differential.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
W vs Cruz Azul (7–0)
W vs Santos Laguna (2–1)
Key Stats:
Goals Scored: 9 (most in tournament)
Goals Conceded: 1
Unbeaten Run: 7 matches
Home Form: Won last 3 at Lumen Field
Key Players:
Georgi Minoungou – Scored vs Santos Laguna
Albert Rusnák – Midfield maestro with two assists
Yeimar Gómez Andrade – Defensive leader
Tactical Notes:
Coach Brian Schmetzer deploys a high-pressing 4-2-3-1
Seattle’s second-half explosiveness has been lethal, especially vs Cruz Azul
Club Tijuana – Form & Key Insights
Club Tijuana has had a mixed campaign, suffering a heavy defeat to LA Galaxy before bouncing back with a narrow win over Colorado Rapids. They must win in regulation and hope other results go their way to qualify for the knockout rounds.
Recent Leagues Cup Results:
L vs LA Galaxy (2–5)
W vs Colorado Rapids (2–1)
Key Stats:
Goals Scored: 4
Goals Conceded: 6
Liga MX Standing: 10th place in Apertura 2025
Clean Sheets: 0 in last 4 matches
Key Players:
Jackson Porozo – Scored and conceded an own goal vs Colorado
Ramiro Arciga – Scored the second goal vs Rapids
Carlos González – Veteran striker with aerial threat
Tactical Notes:
Coach Miguel Herrera favors a counter-attacking 4-4-2
Defensive lapses have plagued Tijuana, especially in wide areas
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
First-ever meeting between Seattle Sounders FC and Club Tijuana
Seattle has lost just one of their last five matches vs Mexican opposition
Tijuana won the Liga MX Apertura title in 2012 but has struggled in recent international competitions
Final Thoughts
This MLS vs Liga MX battle is more than a group-stage fixture—it’s a statement game for Seattle and a last stand for Tijuana. With knockout implications and continental bragging rights on the line, expect a high-energy match filled with goals, drama, and passionate fan support.
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + Draw + Tijuana +
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025
