MATCH BY MATCH
ORLANDO CITY vs. NECAXA (Inter&Co Stadium, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Orlando City finds itself in a position few anticipated. After collecting four points from their first two matches, the Lions remain in the hunt for one of the final quarterfinal spots. Their path is simple: win in regulation and score as many goals as possible.
Club Necaxa faces a similar scenario. The Mexican side is coming off a tough loss to Inter Miami CF — a match in which Lionel Messi exited early due to injury and Miami played nearly the entire game with 10 men. That missed opportunity now forces Necaxa into a must-win situation.
ATLANTA UNITED vs. ATLAS (Mercedes Benz Stadium, 7:30 p.m. ET)
There may be no knockout implications left, but Wednesday night’s clash between Atlanta United and Atlas still promises plenty of emotion and pride. Both teams enter their final Phase One match eliminated from Leagues Cup 2025 contention after two straight losses. But this matchup carries a deeper, more personal storyline: the return of Gonzalo Pineda to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Pineda, now managing Atlas, spent nearly three years as head coach of the Five Stripes, overseeing more than 100 matches between August 2021 and June 2024. Wednesday marks his first game back in Atlanta since departing the club.
INTER MIAMI vs. PUMAS UNAM (Chase Stadium, 7:30 p.m. ET)
This is what Leagues Cup is all about — two talented teams, both with wins under their belts, battling for a place in the knockout rounds. Inter Miami and Pumas UNAM will close out Phase One in a high-stakes clash this Wednesday night at Chase Stadium.
For the MLS side, the formula is simple: win and they're in. Rodrigo De Paul has been influential through the midfield, consistently supplying dangerous balls forward, while veterans Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez continue to make their presence felt.
Pumas, meanwhile, are in a decent position but still need help to advance. Like Miami, they sit on five points, but their tiebreakers have them just outside the qualification line. They’ll need a win in 90 minutes, plus favorable results from matches involving FC Juárez, Mazatlán FC, or Toluca FC.
MINNESOTA UNITED vs. ATLÉTICO SAN LUIS (Allianz Field, 8:30 p.m. ET)
Minnesota United FC will seek to book its place in the Knockout Round as they host the eliminated Atlético San Luis have been at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Loons arrive in a more favorable position, sitting fourth in the MLS Phase One standings with four points. Atlético de San Luis, meanwhile, was already eliminated from contention.
CLUB AMÉRICA vs. PORTLAND TIMBERS (Q2 Stadium, 9:30 p.m. ET)
Portland enters their 3rd matchday in good position after having won their first two games. They now face a recently eliminated América team that will look to play for pride and experience.
What promised to be one of the tournament top matchups had a bit of the sting taken off it after last nights results eliminated Club América. It's still an important game for the undefeated Timbers who hope to lock up their spot in the Quarterfinals as they face a true test against one of Liga MX’s most storied clubs.
REAL SALT LAKE vs. QUERÉTARO (America First Field, 9:30 p.m. ET)
Querétaro will look to play spoiler in their final Leagues Cup 2025 match as they take on a Real Salt Lake in a must-win situation. The Claret & Cobalt will need a win and lots of help to advance, but with stars like Diego Luna leading the charge anything can happen.
The Claret & Cobalt no longer control their own destiny. They’ll need a win — and help elsewhere — to reach the knockout rounds. But chasing unlikely qualification in front of their home fans is the kind of cinematic setup that makes for a memorable night.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS vs. CLUB TIJUANA (Lumen Field, 11:00 p.m. ET)
As Phase One of the Leagues Cup wraps up, the Seattle Sounders have a golden opportunity to stay perfect and secure a top seed in the knockout stage. Standing in their way Wednesday night at Lumen Field is a desperate Club Tijuana side fighting to stay alive.
Seattle have been nothing short of dominant. After a seven-goal second half explosion against Cruz Azul and a strong win over Santos Laguna, the Sounders sit atop the tournament table.
Club Tijuana, meanwhile, rebounded from a shaky start. After conceding five goals in a loss to LA Galaxy, manager Sebastián Abreu’s side regrouped and secured their first-ever Leagues Cup win against Colorado Rapids.
