How to watch today's Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders Leagues Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Seattle Sounders kick off their 2025 Leagues Cup campaign this Thursday night as they host Liga MX giants Cruz Azul at Lumen Field, with much more than bragging rights on the line.

This isn't just about MLS vs. Liga MX pride, there's real reward on offer. The top three teams from the Leagues Cup punch their ticket straight into the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, with the tournament winner also earning a free pass to the Round of 16. In short: every match matters.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders FC online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Seattle Sounders FC will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV through the MLS Season Pass.

Fans in the US can also catch the live action on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, UniMás, TUDN and FS1.

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Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders FC kick-off time

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The Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Seattle Sounders FC will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington D.C.

It will kick off at 7:30 pm PT / 10:30 pm ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in the US.

Team news & squads

Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders FC lineups

Cruz Azul

3-4-2-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

SEA

23

K. Mier

6

E. Lira

4

W. Ditta

5

J. Orozco

8

L. Faravelli

2

J. Sanchez

3

O. Campos

15

I. Rivero

20

J. Paradela

19

C. Rodriguez

9

A. Sepulveda

26

A. Thomas

28

Y. Gomez

5

N. Tolo

16

A. Roldan

25

J. Ragen

11

A. Rusnak

77

R. Kent

18

O. Vargas

7

C. Roldan

9

J. Ferreira

19

D. Musovski

4-2-3-1

SEA

CRU

-Line up

• 23

  K. Mier

• 6

  E. Lira

• 4

  W. Ditta

  32’

• 5

  J. Orozco

• 8

  L. Faravelli

  71’

• 2

  J. Sanchez

  71’

• 3

  O. Campos

  60’

• 15

  I. Rivero

  41’

• 20

  J. Paradela

  65’

  81’

• 19

  C. Rodriguez

• 9

  A. Sepulveda

  81’

Substitutes

• 26

  C. Vargas

• 194

  A. Morales

• 25

  F. Samano

• 30

  E. Ochoa

• 17

  A. Garcia

• 18

  L. Romero

  81’

• 16

  J. Marquez

  71’

• 29

  C. Rotondi

  60’

• 1

  A. Gudino

• 7

  M. Bogusz

  71’

• 214

  M. Levy

  81’

• 193

  J. Mendoza

Manager

• N. Larcamon

SEA

-Line up

• 26

  A. Thomas

• 28

  Y. Gomez

  48’

  65’

• 5

  N. Tolo

  88’

• 16

  A. Roldan

• 25

  J. Ragen

• 11

  A. Rusnak

  72’

• 77

  R. Kent

  72’

• 18

  O. Vargas

  50’

• 7

  C. Roldan

  80’

• 9

  J. Ferreira

  58’

• 19

  D. Musovski

  32’

  65’

Substitutes

• 15

  J. Bell

• 29

  J. Castro

• 75

  D. Leyva

  72’

• 14

  P. Rothrock

• 20

  K. Kim

  65’

• 85

  K. Rienzi

• 37

  S. Brunell

  80’

• 95

  O. De Rosario

  65’

  69’

  71’

• 10

  P. De la Vega

  72’

  76’, 90’ + 1’

• 93

  G. Minoungou

• 41

  M. Shour

• 21

  R. Baker-Whiting

Manager

• B. Schmetzer

Cruz Azul team news

Cruz Azul, meanwhile, will arrive a bit short-handed. Andres Montano is still on the mend from a long-term ACL injury and isn't expected to return before late January 2026. There’s also uncertainty surrounding forward Gabriel Fernandez, who's dealing with a knee issue and will be assessed closer to kickoff.

Still, Angel Sepulveda remains the main man up front. The striker, who led the scoring charts in this year's Concacaf Champions Cup with nine goals, including one against Seattle, has carried that form into Liga MX play with four goals in his first three matches, tied for the league lead. He shares that top spot with Cruz Azul's new Argentine import, Jose Paradela, who's hit the ground running with three goals in as many appearances.

Seattle Sounders FC team news

As for Seattle, injuries continue to pose problems for Brian Schmetzer's side. Midfield anchor Joao Paulo is nursing a knee issue and won't be back before the tail end of August, while Jordan Morris remains out with a shoulder problem likely to keep him sidelined until September.

The Sounders will also be without winger Paul Arriola, who is still recovering from a torn ACL. On top of that, Paul Rothrock (hand), Stuart Russell Hawkins (hip), and veteran keeper Stefan Frei (head) are all eyeing returns sometime in mid-to-late August.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CRU

Last 2 matches

SEA

1

Win

1

Draw

0

Wins

• Cruz Azul

  4

  -

  1

  Seattle Sounders FC

• Seattle Sounders FC

  0

  -

  0

  Cruz Azul

4

Goals scored

1

Games over 2.5 goals

1/2

Both teams scored

1/2

Standings

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