Get all the details for the Leagues Cup match between Club America and Columbus Crew, including lineup predictions, key stats, kickoff time, and how to watch.
The top team in Liga MX so far this season, Club America will take on the Columbus Crew in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Leagues Cup.
America won two games and drew one in the group stage, outscoring the likes of San Diego FC and the Portland Timbers 3-1 in each game, and drawing 1-1 against Austin FC.
Brian Rodriguez has been the team's most productive offensive player, leading the team in assists (2) and goals (2) in the three games of the tournament so far. Isaias Violante has also added two, and goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota has saved seven shots on goal while allowing three to hit the back of the net.
Columbus, meanwhile, has lost three straight games in MLS and are at the very bottom of the Eastern Conference, but they've played well enough in the Leagues Cup to secure a knockout round qualification, also winning two and tying one in the group stage.
The Crew defeated Atlas and Pachuca, and tied with Pumas, to get into the quarters. Brais Mendez has scored twice and assisted once to lead the team on offense, while goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has been phenomenal in net, saving 10 and allowing just one.
Below is everything you need to know about Club America vs. Columbus Crew:
How to Watch Club America vs. Columbus Crew & Start Time
Club America will host the Columbus Crew at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California on Wednesday, August 26. The match will kickoff at 10:45 PM ET (7:45 PM local).
Fans in the United States can watch every Leagues Cup match on Apple TV.
Club America vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds
Club America | Columbus Crew | |
To Win | -134 | +350 |
To Tie | +250 | |
Club America Predicted Lineup vs. Columbus Crew
Coach: Guillermo Almada
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Lineup: Martin; Rodriguez, Veiga, Violante; Cervantes, Sanchez; Alvarez, Caceras, Reyes, Espinoza; Cota
Club America will be without Alejandro Zendejas, Luis Malagon, and Victor Davlia who are all dealing with leg injuries.
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup vs. Club America
Coach: Laurent Courtois
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Lineup: Mendez, Adams; Farsi, Gomes, Karumanchi, Habroune; Moreira, Ruvalcaba, Zawadzki, Amundsen; Schulte
The Crew will be missing Rudy Camacho, Jamal Thiare, Sekou Bangoura, Wessam Abou Ali in tonight's game.
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