The New York Red Bulls and C.F. Monterrey lock horns for the very first time on Sunday at TQL Stadium in their second match of Phase One in the 2025 Leagues Cup.
The Red Bulls are riding high after a last-gasp 1-0 win over Chivas Guadalajara, thanks to a breathtaking stoppage-time free-kick from Emil Forsberg. That victory not only gave them three points to open the group but also reinforced their strong track record against Mexican opposition. New York now boasts a 6-3-2 all-time record versus Liga MX clubs and is unbeaten in regulation through seven Leagues Cup contests (3-0-4).
C.F. Monterrey, on the other hand, enter desperate for redemption. The five-time Liga MX champions fell 3-2 to FC Cincinnati in a thrilling contest, despite Sergio Canales getting on the scoresheet. Defensive frailties cost them dearly in that match, and they now find themselves in must-win territory to keep their Leagues Cup journey alive.
A powerhouse in Mexican football, Rayados came into the tournament as one of the favorites after a strong Clausura campaign and an appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup. They also have a deep history of success in cross-border competitions, including a semifinal run in the 2023 edition of the Leagues Cup.
New York, meanwhile, is looking to build momentum in a season where their MLS form has been a mixed bag. Sitting mid-table in the Eastern Conference, they've shown both brilliance, like their emphatic 7-0 win earlier this year, and inconsistency, with heavy losses such as the 4-0 setback to Inter Miami. Head coach Sandro Schwarz will hope Leagues Cup offers a clean slate and a springboard for stronger performances.
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Monterrey vs New York Red Bulls kick-off time
The Leagues Cup match between Monterrey and New York Red Bulls will be played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in the US.
Team news & squads
Monterrey vs New York Red Bulls lineups
4-5-1
Formation
4-2-3-1
NYRMON-Line up
MONSubstitutes
Manager
D. Torrent
NYR-Line up
NYRSubstitutes
Manager
S. Schwarz
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Monterrey team news
Monterrey are without the services of Carlos Salcedo and Esteban Andrada due to injuries, while Nelson Deossa remains a doubt.
New York Red Bulls team news
For the Red Bulls, Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan are sidelined, dealing a blow to their attacking options.
Form
MON-Form
MONMonterrey
2
-
3
FC Cincinnati
L
Monterrey
3
-
1
Atlas
W
Atletico de San Luis
0
-
1
Monterrey
W
Pachuca
3
-
0
Monterrey
L
Borussia Dortmund
2
-
1
Monterrey
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/9
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
NYR-Form
NYRCD Guadalajara
0
-
1
New York Red Bulls
W
Chicago Fire FC
1
-
0
New York Red Bulls
L
New York Red Bulls
1
-
5
Inter Miami CF
L
New York Red Bulls
5
-
3
New England Revolution
W
Philadelphia Union
2
-
0
New York Red Bulls
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/11
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5