Diego Rossi scored twice as Columbus Crew defeated Philadelphia Union 3-1 in the Leagues Cup semi-final. The Crew will now host the winner of the LAFC-Colorado Rapids match in the final. This victory marks Columbus’s first trip to a Leagues Cup final.
French striker Olivier Giroud made his debut for Los Angeles FC, coming on as a substitute in their 4-1 Leagues Cup Round of 16 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Despite a late chance, Giroud is focused on regaining fitness and contributing to LAFC’s success.
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup knockout match against Columbus due to a right ankle injury sustained a month ago. The match, scheduled for Tuesday, will see the defending champions face the reigning MLS champions. Messi’s absence is a major blow for Inter Miami, who are currently the top overall team in the MLS.
Matias Rojas scored twice, and Luis Suarez added another goal as 10-man Inter Miami held off Toronto FC for a 4-3 win in their Leagues Cup knockout stage opener. The victory sends Inter Miami to the round of 16.
Lionel Messi will miss his fifth consecutive match for Inter Miami as he continues to recover from a right-ankle injury. The Argentine star suffered the injury during the Copa America final and has yet to return to training with his teammates. Despite his absence, Inter Miami has been performing well, sitting atop the MLS table.
Tigres UANL defeated Inter Miami 2-1 in the Leagues Cup, securing their group victory. Juan Pablo Vigon’s 84th-minute goal proved decisive, giving Tigres the win despite Lionel Messi’s absence for Inter Miami due to injury.
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres on Saturday due to a right ankle ligament injury sustained in the Copa America final. Despite improvement, Messi has not yet rejoined training and is still recovering. Inter Miami has been successful without Messi, winning seven of eight matches in his absence.
Inter Miami, without injured star Lionel Messi, opened their Leagues Cup title defense with a 2-0 victory over Puebla. Matias Rojas and Luis Suarez scored the goals, securing a win in the tournament that features MLS and Liga MX clubs.
