Columbus Crew, Other MLS Teams Advance in Leagues Cup as Round of 16 Matches Set

Posted : 10 August 2024

Diego Rossi played a pivotal role in leading the reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew to a dominant 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Friday, securing their spot in the Leagues Cup round of 16. Rossi scored twice, with goals in the 44th and 57th minutes, giving the Crew a commanding 2-0 lead. DeJuan Jones added another goal in the 77th minute, and Dylan Chambost sealed the win with a final goal in the 79th minute. As the 2023 MLS winners, the Crew received a bye into the knockout rounds of the tournament, which pits MLS teams against Liga MX sides in a World Cup-style format.

Columbus Crew will face defending Leagues Cup champion Inter Miami in the next round. Inter Miami advanced by defeating Toronto on Thursday, and the upcoming match will be held at the Crew's home stadium. The clash promises to be a significant test for both teams as they vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Mazatlan secured their place in the round of 16 with a 2-1 win over 10-man DC United. DC United's Jared Stroud received a red card in the 27th minute, which Mazatlan capitalized on with goals from Yoel Barcenas and Brian Rubio in the first half. Mateusz Klich scored for DC United in the 74th minute, but the MLS side was unable to equalize. Mazatlan will face Cruz Azul, who advanced by winning 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw against Orlando City.

New York City FC advanced to the last 16 by defeating New England on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Santiago Rodriguez scored for NYCFC on a penalty in the 35th minute, but Bobby Wood equalized for the Revolution in the 40th minute. In another penalty shootout, FC Cincinnati edged Santos Laguna 6-5 after a 1-1 draw, with Luca Orellano scoring the equalizer for Cincinnati. Cincinnati will play against the Philadelphia Union, who won 2-0 against Montreal thanks to two goals from Tai Baribo.

St. Louis City also progressed by beating Portland 3-1 after a scoreless first half. Cedric Teuchert scored the opener for St. Louis, but Claudio Bravo equalized for the Timbers before Marcel Hartel and Simon Becher added goals to secure the victory. Toluca made it through after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo, equalizing in stoppage time and winning 5-4 on penalties. The round of 16 matches will continue on Monday and Tuesday, with Pumas facing Seattle and San Jose playing against Los Angeles FC.

Columbus Crew, Other MLS Teams Advance in Leagues Cup as Round of 16 Matches Set

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