Club América were among the Mexican casualties in the quarterfinals as MLS continues its dominance over Liga MX in the competition.
Diego Mayel Ibarradiegoibarra21Roddy ConsRoddyConsEstados UnidosUpdate: Aug 18th, 2024 03:56 EDT0
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The quarterfinals of the 2024 Leagues Cup took place on Wednesday, with MLS reaffirming its stranglehold on the competition against Liga MX opposition. All four semifinalists are from the United States and will compete this Wednesday (August 21) to reach the final, which will be played on Sunday, August 25.
The @ColumbusCrew take down New York City FC in penalties and they're on their way to the Semifinals! #LeaguesCup2024 pic.twitter.com/FnkLVXNAvl
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 18, 2024
2024 Leagues Cup quarterfinal results
Despite conceding in the very first minute against New York City FC, Columbus Crew progressed to the last four after a penalty shootout victory at Lower.com Field. The 2023 MLS Cup winners will now take on Philadelphia Union, who also won from the spot against Mexican side Mazatlán, also after 1-1 draw.
On the other hand, LAFC had little trouble dealing with Seattle Sounders, with attacks Kei Kamara and Denis Bouanga among the goals as the Californians won 3-0 at Lumen Field. But another shootout was required in the fourth and last quarterfinal, and it was highly dramatic.
After a goalless at Dignity Health Sports Park, Colorado Rapids eliminated Liga MX giants Club América 9-8 on penalties, with Águilas goalkeeper Luis Malgón’s miss from 12 yards proving decisive.
🗣️ LIGA MX GIANT SLAYERS!@ColoradoRapids beat Club America in a 10-round PK shootout to advance to the @LeaguesCup Semifinals! pic.twitter.com/jmRC1bchyQ
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 18, 2024
2024 Leagues Cup semifinals
Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union – Lower.com Field, Columbus – Wednesday, August 21, kickoff at 7:30 pm. ETLAFC vs Colorado Rapids – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles – Wednesday, August 21, kickoff at 10:00 pm ET.
