Leagues Cup 2024 semi-finals: teams, matches, dates, times, schedule
The quarter-finals of the League Cup 2024 took place on Wednesday, with MLS reaffirming its dominance in the competition against Liga MX opponents. All four semifinalists come from the USA and will compete this Wednesday (21 August) for a place in the final, which will take place on Sunday 25 August.
Leagues Cup 2024 quarter-final results
Despite conceding a goal in the first minute against New York City FC, Columbus Crew reached the semifinals after a penalty shootout victory at Lower.com Field. The winners of the 2023 MLS Cup will now face Philadelphia Union also won on penalties against Mexican team Mazatlán.also after a 1-1 draw.
On the other hand, LAFC had little problems with the Seattle Sounderswith attacks from Kei Kamara and Denis Bouanga among the goals that gave the Californians a 3-0 win at Lumen Field. But another shootout was needed in the fourth and final quarterfinal, and it was highly dramatic.
After a goalless game at Dignity Health Sports Park, Colorado Rapids eliminates Liga MX giants Club América 9-8 on penaltiesThe missed shot by Águilas goalkeeper Luis Malgón from 12 meters proved to be decisive.
Semi-finals of the Leagues Cup 2024
- Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union – Lower.com Field, Columbus – Wednesday, August 21, kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET
- LAFC vs Colorado Rapids – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles – Wednesday, August 21st, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
In 2023, only one Liga MX team reached the quarterfinals of the League Cup, although Monterrey then advanced to the semifinals where they were eliminated by Nashville SC. This year Neither of the two Mexican clubs in the quarterfinals made it to the semifinals.
Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup last yearLionel Messi made his debut for the Herons in the opening match of the competition. However, with the Argentine captain out injured, In 2024 they only made it to the round of 16where they lost to Columbus Crew.
