The Leagues Cup 2023 is getting closer and closer and Guadalajara already knows the dates on which it will face FC Cincinnati and Sporting Kansas City this summer in the United States.
Group 3 of the Central Region, in which El Rebaño is located, will be in action on July 23 with the duel between the two MLS teams, while Chivas will play its matches on July 27 and 31.
Chivas' group matches in the Leagues Cup 2023
Guadalajara vs FC Cincinnati
July 27
TQL Stadium
Sporting Kanssas City vs Guadalajara
July 31
Children's Mercy Park
Background
El Rebaño has already faced the orange team from Ohio on 1 occasion on U.S. soil, as on September 21, 2022, as part of the Leagues Cup Showcase, Chivas lost 3-1 to the MLS side.
On the other hand, this will be the second time that the red-and-white team will face Sporting Kansas City, as in October 2011 Guadalajara visited Livestrong Park for a friendly match, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
What is the competition layout?
For this great competition between Liga MX and MLS teams, 15 groups of 3 teams were formed and the 2 best teams of each one will advance to the round of 32, accompanied directly by LAFC, MLS Cup 2022 Champion.
In addition, Pachuca will also advance directly, as the Mexican team with the most points between the Champions of the Clausura 2022 and the Apertura 2022. Subsequently, the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the Grand Final will be played, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023.
