US Open Cup Match Preview: Toluca vs. Los Angeles FC

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Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. ET)

Venue: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Broadcast: FS1, TUDN, OneSoccer, Concacaf GO**

Weather Outlook — Los Angeles, CA (Seasonal Expectation)

No direct weather data was returned in search results; based on late‑April LA climate:

Temperature: Mid‑60s at kickoff

Conditions: Clear, dry, coastal breeze

Impact: Ideal for high‑tempo play; slight boost to attacking football

Injury Report

No official injury lists were included in available sources. Both clubs are expected to field near‑full squads given the stakes.

Team Records & Recent Form (Tournament)

Los Angeles FC

Road to Semifinals:

Real España: 7–1 aggregate

Alajuelense: 3–2 aggregate

Cruz Azul: 4–1 aggregate

Competition Form:

LAFC is in the CCC semifinals for the third time in four appearances.

Unbeaten in regulation vs. Liga MX clubs in their last 8 meetings (4W‑0L‑4D).

Toluca

Road to Semifinals:

Bye in Round One

San Diego FC: 6–3 aggregate

LA Galaxy: 7–2 aggregate

Competition Form:

Two‑time defending Liga MX champions (Apertura + Clausura 2025).

Series History

First‑ever competitive meeting between LAFC and Toluca.

Key Player Matchups

Denis Bouanga (LAFC) vs. Toluca Back Line

5 goals in the tournament.

Paulinho (Toluca) vs. LAFC Defense

Tournament’s most lethal scorer: 6 goals in 4 matches.

Son Heung‑Min (LAFC) vs. Toluca Midfield

4 assists, 2 goals — LAFC’s most dynamic creator.

J. Gallardo (Toluca) vs. LAFC Set‑Piece Defense

3 goals + 1 assist from a defensive role — major aerial threat.

Betting Trends

LAFC

Unbeaten in regulation vs. Liga MX in last 8 matches.

Strong home form at BMO Stadium.

Multiple high‑scoring wins in tournament play.

Toluca

Averaging 3.25 goals per match in CCC.

Enter as back‑to‑back Liga MX champions.

Dangerous in transition and set pieces.