In the second round of the Leagues Cup, Orlando City will face off against Atlas FC at the Inter&Co Stadium, both teams seeking vital points to keep their dreams of advancement alive in the tournament. Orlando City is recovering from a penalty shootout loss to Pumas, while Atlas suffered a heart-wrenching defeat to Inter Miami, who scored a last-minute winner.
After their loss against Miami, Atlas stands in twelfth place in Liga MX without any points. This puts additional pressure on them, as any result other than a win against Orlando City would mathematically eliminate them from the competition. Similarly, Orlando City needs to secure all three points; with one point thus far and the group leader Columbus Crew ahead with four points, the Lions still have a chance to remain in the tournament by at least drawing against Atlas.
The match will kick off on Saturday, August 2, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Fans can catch the action on Azteca 7, the MLS Season Pass, and Apple TV, among others. This matchup marks the first official encounter between the two teams, and while it is not an elimination game, its significance cannot be overstated given both clubs’ aspirations in the tournament.
Looking ahead, if either team progresses, Orlando City’s next opponent would be the Rayos del Necaxa, while Atlas may face Atlanta United needing a victory to secure their path to the quarter-finals. Both teams are set to compete with their full rosters intact, as no injuries or suspensions were reported from their opening matches.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as both clubs strive to turn their fortunes around in the Leagues Cup and keep alive their hopes for tournament advancement.