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Crew Seek Second Leagues Cup Crown
5 Aug
Summary
- Columbus Crew hosts Atlas FC in Leagues Cup opener on Tuesday.
- Crew struggled in MLS, but drew 2-2 with Inter Miami.
- Atlas lost 2-0 to Monterrey in their last Liga MX match.
Columbus Crew are set to host Mexican side Atlas FC at Lower.com Field on Tuesday, kicking off their campaign for a second Leagues Cup title. The Crew previously won the tournament in 2024 but are aiming to improve on last season's performance.
Despite a difficult MLS season, Columbus Crew secured a valuable 2-2 draw against Inter Miami last weekend, showcasing their fighting spirit. This result offers a morale boost as they shift focus to the Leagues Cup, where they narrowly missed knockout stage qualification last year.
Atlas FC enters the match following a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Monterrey in their most recent Liga MX clash. Prior to this, they had started the new campaign strongly with two wins, including a 3-1 victory over Club Leon and a 1-0 win against Santos Laguna.
This encounter will be the first-ever meeting between Columbus Crew and Atlas FC. The Crew boast a strong home record, remaining unbeaten in seven of their last nine competitive matches at Lower.com Field. Atlas, conversely, has lost their last five Leagues Cup games consecutively.
