The Philadelphia Union have hit their stride in this season's Leagues Cup, and in the quarterfinals they take on one of the two remaining Liga MX teams, Mazatlan.
These are two of the surprise teams of the tournament given each team's play in its respective league this season.
Mazatlan sits in 17th place out of 18 teams with only one point through four games in Liga MX, while the Union sit just outside the playoff spots in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference.
Because of that, both these teams will be intent on winning as it would put them ever closer to the Leagues Cup trophy.
How to watch Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan, streaming
Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan will be exclusively streamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan kick-off time, date and venue
Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT/4:30 PM PT on Saturday, August 17 with the game taking place at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Union vs. Mazatlan stats
- Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo leads all player with five goals in four Leagues Cup matches.
- Edgar Barcenas and Ramiro Arciga are Mazatlan's top goalscorers in the tournament with two goals each.
- Daniel Gazdag is the Union's leading assist provider with three in the competition, tied for second-best among all players.
- Mazatlan hold 42.8 percent of possession on average in Leagues Cup, while the Union average 44.3 percent of possession.
- The Union and Mazatlan have never faced off in a competitive match.
Philadelphia Union team news
Isaiah LeFlore will miss the match with a knee injury.
Mazatlan team news
Jefferson Intriago and Nicolas Benedetti with each miss the match with leg injuries. Lucas Merolla is doubtful with a knee injury.
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