4 Weeks. 3 Countries. 2 Leagues. 1 Champion.
Story of the Match
D.C. United will look to capitalize on the home-field advantage as they host Mazatlán F.C. in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup on Friday, August 9. This match-up pits the Black-and-Red against another Liga MX side in Mazatlán F.C., a team hailing from Mexico’s West Coast. Tickets for the match can be purchased here.
D.C. United will be eager to build on their performance in the group stage where they beat Atlanta United in penalties on July 26 followed by a 3-0 win against Santos Laguna on July 31 to finish in first place in the East Group 7. Facing another Mexican opponent will present a unique challenge for the Black-and-Red but returning to Audi Field in front of the home fans could give them the edge.
Mazatlán F.C. reached the Round of 32 after finishing second place in East Group 5 with a 1-0 loss to the New England Revolution, followed by a 2-0 victory over Nashville SC. Mazatlán’s 19-year-old forward Ramiro Árciga put Leagues Cup on notice with his two-goal performance in the second half of that match. This will mean that Troy Lesesne’s back line has a player to keep a close eye on.
Leagues Cup has reached “win or go home” status, and with only a few wins separating teams from lifting the trophy, each match promises to be more competitive than the last. Audi Field is set to host the Friday night action, and tickets can be purchased here for fans who want to experience the thrills of Leagues Cup in the nation’s capital.
By the Numbers
- Midfielder Jared Stroud has three goal contributions (two goals and one assist) in two Leagues Cup Matches; Stroud is averaging two shots on target per match.
- D.C. United are tied for 1st in Leagues Cup averaging 3.0 goals per match; Mazatlán F.C. are averaging 1.0 goal per match.
- Defender Aaron Herrera is averaging 4.0 accurate long balls per 90 minutes; Herrera has an 80% accurate long ball rate.
- D.C. United ranked 15th in Leagues Cup averaging 9.0 interceptions per match; Mazatlán F.C. are ranked 10th averaging 10.0 interceptions per match.
See the highlights from D.C. United's emphatic 3-0 win over Santos Laguna:
Leagues Cup Round of 32!
4 Weeks 3 Countries 2 Leagues 1 Champion. Leagues Cup Roud of 32 is HERE. Secure seats and witness the action at Audi Field this Friday. Kickoff at 7 PM.
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