Wednesday's group stage of the Leagues Cup will have Leon visiting the Dignity Health Sports Park for a match against LA Galaxy, in what is the second and final group-stage game for the Mexicans. The visitors won the competition in 2021.
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While Leon played Vancouver Whitecaps in their season-opening last week, the hosts will begin play on Tuesday. On Friday, the two clubs faced off at BC Place, and regular time saw a 2-2 tie between the two teams. In the penalty shootout, Leon prevailed, winning 16-15.
Last Sunday's MLS match between the LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a 4-2 road loss for the LA Galaxy. After six games, it was their first loss across all competitions. They've received a third invitation to the Leagues Cup after participating in the first competition in 2019 and the friendly competition in 2022.
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LA Galaxy vs Leon kick-off time
| Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Dignity Health Sports Park |
LA Galaxy and Leon face off on Jul 26 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Kickoff is set for 10:30 pm Eastern Time (ET), or 7:30 pm Pacific Time (PT).
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Team news & squads
LA Galaxy team news
The only injury concern in the LA Galaxy squad is Jonathan dos Santos, who has a calf injury. The Mexican remains doubtful for the trip to Charlotte. Starman Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is likely to miss the rest of the season after having torn his ACL last month.
Galaxy possible XI: Klinsmann; Calegari, Zavaleta, Neal, Aude; Alvarez, Aguirre, Rosell, Edwards; Puig; Jovelic.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Klinsmann, Bond, Micovic |
| Defenders: | Calegari, Zabaleta, Neal, Leerdan, Mavingana, Edwards, Coulibaly, Gaspar, Ferkanus |
| Midfielders: | Puig, Alvarez, Boyd, Brugman, Perez, Delgado, Rodriguez, Rosell, Saldana |
| Forwards: | Jovelic, Judd |
Leon team news
Jesus Angulo has been Leon's best player so far on paper since the start of the Apertura and he should be part of the midfield in a 4-4-3 formation. Returning from an injury setback to come off the bench the last time out, Fidel Ambriz would likely start this game, despite having missed a penalty in the last game.
Leon possible XI: Cota; Tesillo, Frias, Barreiro; Moreno, Angulo, Rodriguez, Hernandez; Mena, Alvarado, Davila.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Cota, Blanco |
| Defenders: | Frias, Barreiro, Bellon, Tesillo, P. Hernandez, Moreno, O. Rodriguez, Villa, Ramirez |
| Midfielders: | Colombatto, Ambriz, Romero, I. Rodriguez, Zamudio, Price, Angulo, Fernandez, Sanchez, Ibarra, Mena, E. Hernandez |
| Forwards: | Davila, Vinas, Rubio, Alvarado, Leon |
Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have never played against each other. This will be the first time they will face each other.