The 2025 Leagues Cup has provided an exciting ground for both Major League Soccer and Liga MX clubs to prove themselves against one another, but the format reshuffle leaves many unknowns.

Unlike past years, which have seen groups and a lengthy knockout stage, the Leagues Cup was streamlined in 2025. Each team played three teams from the other league, and competed against teams within their league in a single table.

Where to watch the Leagues Cup match online between Seattle Sounders and Puebla, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

After consecutive MLS losses, the Galaxy host Wednesday’s game with a trip to the semifinals and a shot at a CONCACAF Champions League berth on the line.

Yet, things began to turn the corner this summer, and the Leagues Cup offered a chance to show their level when relatively healthy—albeit without Puig. In their last 11 matches, the Galaxy have a 5-2-4 record, and have scored 25 goals, 10 more than they have conceded.

The 2025 Leagues Cup is down to eight. Following a break from action to focus on league play, the tournament returns with the quarterfinals next in sight.

Here’s what I’ve got my eye on before these knockout matchups unfold, bringing us closer to who gets the three 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spots and ultimately lifts the trophy on Aug. 31. This is a game worthy of a final!

Despite a disastrous MLS regular season, the LA Galaxy has an opportunity to redeem part of the year by winning Leagues Cup.

Toluca reinstated their place among the most feared teams in Concacaf last season, winning the LIGA MX Clausura and ensuing Campeón de Campeones matchup against Mexican powerhouse Club América.