This Friday, August 1, 2025, marks the beginning of Matchday 2 in the Group Stage of the Leagues Cup, featuring a highly anticipated clash in New Jersey where León will face New York City FC.
Both teams come into this match looking for their first victory in the tournament. León’s coach, Eduardo Berizzo, saw his squad nearly secure a win in their opener, where they were held to a draw against Montréal. They later lost in penalties, leaving them in 10th place in their group.
In stark contrast, New York City FC, under coach Pascal Jansen, suffered a disappointing start to their campaign. They were defeated 1-3 by Puebla, placing them at the bottom of Group A.
Possible lineups for the match are as follows:
New York City FC:
Freese; O’Toole, Haak, Gray, Illenič; Shore, O’Neill, Perea; Morales, Wolf, Martínez.
Club León:
García; Moreno, Barreiro, Frías, Reyes; Echeverría, Beltrán, Santos; James; Ayón, Funes Mori.
The match will kick off at 4:00 PM (Central Mexico Time) at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. Fans can watch the game live on Apple TV, subject to subscription variations, and follow minute-by-minute coverage on mediotiempo.
Betting odds for the match indicate that León is seen as a strong contender with odds sitting at +355, while New York City FC is currently favored with -155.
This match presents an exciting opportunity for both teams to shift the momentum of their Leagues Cup campaigns, especially for León, who will look to capitalize against a struggling NYC FC side. With star players like James Rodríguez and Rogelio Funes Mori in their lineup, León aims to turn the tides in their favor.
In this competitive landscape of the Leagues Cup, both teams will undoubtedly be eager to secure a much-needed win, making for an engaging match that soccer fans won’t want to miss.