How to watch today's New York City vs Leon Leagues Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

A pivotal Leagues Cup group stage fixture is set as New York City FC host Club León at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday.

Both sides are seeking redemption after defeats in their opening matches, raising the stakes for qualification to the knockout phase.

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

How to watch New York City FC vs Leon online - TV channels & live streams

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New York City FC vs Leon kick-off time

Leagues Cup - Leagues Cup

The match will be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 6 pm ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

New York City FC vs Leon lineups

New York City FC

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

LEO

49

M. Freese

24

T. Gray

80

J. Haak

19

S. Tanasijevic

22

K. O'Toole

10

M. Moralez

21

A. O'Neill

8

A. Perea

26

A. Ojeda

7

N. Fernandez

16

A. Martinez

12

O. Jimenez

3

P. Medina

15

O. Villa

25

P. Bellon

21

J. Barreiro

20

R. Echeverria

11

I. Diaz

28

J. Ramirez

8

E. Rigoni

10

J. Rodriguez

14

E. Ayon

4-2-3-1

LEO

NYC

-Line up

• 49

  M. Freese

• 24

  T. Gray

• 80

  J. Haak

• 19

  S. Tanasijevic

• 22

  K. O'Toole

• 10

  M. Moralez

• 21

  A. O'Neill

• 8

  A. Perea

• 26

  A. Ojeda

  32’

• 7

  N. Fernandez

  80’

• 16

  A. Martinez

  7’

  64’

Substitutes

• 38

  D. Baiera

• 11

  J. Fernandez

  64’

• 18

  G. Ranjitsingh

• 35

  M. Ilenic

• 23

  M. Murray

• 99

  S. Reid

  80’

• 32

  J. Shore

• 2

  N. Cavallo

• 29

  M. Carrizo

• 30

  T. Romero

Manager

• P. Jansen

LEO

-Line up

• 12

  O. Jimenez

• 3

  P. Medina

  60’

• 15

  O. Villa

  75’

• 25

  P. Bellon

• 21

  J. Barreiro

  59’

• 20

  R. Echeverria

• 11

  I. Diaz

  69’

• 28

  J. Ramirez

  60’

• 8

  E. Rigoni

  69’

• 10

  J. Rodriguez

• 14

  E. Ayon

Substitutes

• 23

  O. Garcia

• 26

  S. Reyes

  75’

• 4

  N. Fonseca

  60’

• 6

  F. Beltran

• 27

  A. Estrada

• 19

  M. Rodriguez

  69’

• 7

  I. Moreno

  60’

• 24

  C. Cisneros

• 2

  V. Gauthier

• 1

  A. Blanco

• 18

  R. Funes Mori

  69’

  90’ + 4’

• 22

  A. Frias

Manager

• E. Berizzo

New York City FC team news

New York City FC suffered a heavy 0-3 home loss to Puebla in their last Leagues Cup match, struggling to convert chances despite a late attacking push. They again face key absences: Keaton Parks, Malachi Jones, and Thiago Martins all remain sidelined with injury.

NYCFC have been strong at home - winning four of their last five at their venue - and average nearly two goals per game in 2025, but slipped in their opening group match and must tighten defense and sharpen finishing.

Leon team news

Club León also lost their group opener, falling on penalties after a draw with CF Montréal. Their attack showed little edge, and defensive vulnerabilities have become a concern: León have lost six of their last eight matches away from home and failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven across competitions.

Manager Manuel Berizzo has a fully fit squad to select from.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

Useful links

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• NYCFC team page
• Leon team page
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