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The Inter&Co Stadium in Florida is set to host the 2024 Leagues Cup round of 32 match between Orlando City and Cruz Azul on Friday, August 9, 2024. The match will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET.
How to Watch:TV Channel & Streaming: You can watch the match live on Apple TV through the MLS Season Pass.
Live Updates & Highlights: Follow GOAL’s Live Match Centre for real-time updates, and catch the highlights on the official MLS YouTube channel.
Using VPN: If you’re abroad, you might need a VPN like NordVPN to access your usual streaming service.
Team News:
Orlando City: Coach Oscar Pareja will be without Michael Halliday and Mason Stajduhar due to injuries, and Kyle Smith is suspended. Duncan McGuire, returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics, might replace Ramiro Enrique.
Cruz Azul: Carlos Vargas is doubtful with a broken foot, and Rafael Guerrero might step in for Erik Lira. Kevin Mier will be the goalkeeper, with Jorge Sanchez and Carlos Rotondi as wing-backs.
Possible Lineups:
Orlando City: Gallese; Thorhallsson, Brekalo, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Cartagena; Torres, Ojeda, Lodeiro; McGuire.
Cruz Azul: Mier; Sanchez, Ditta, Guerrero, Piovi, Rotondi; Romo, Rivero, Faravelli; Giakoumakis, Sepulveda.
Leagues Cup: Orlando City vs Cruz Azul
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m
Where: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL
TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Radio: Real Radio 104.1 FM (English)
Milestones:
Ramiro Enrique: Scored in six consecutive games, the longest streak in Orlando City history. He aims to extend this record against Cruz Azul.
Facundo Torres: His assist against Atlético San Luis was his 24th for the club, tying Chris Mueller for third in Orlando City history. He is two assists away from tying Nani for second place.
Unbeaten Streak: Orlando City is unbeaten in seven games. A result against Cruz Azul would extend this streak to the second-longest in club history.
Nicolás Lodeiro: One assist away from tying the club’s single-season record of 12, set by Torres in 2022 and Mauricio Pereyra in 2023.
Stats & Storylines:
Group Stage Performance: Orlando City topped its Leagues Cup group for the second consecutive season, drawing 1-1 with Atlético San Luis and winning on penalties.
Penalty Shootouts: The Lions are 9-0 all-time in penalty shootouts, converting all five spot kicks against San Luis. They are 6-0 in shootouts under coach Oscar Pareja.
Facundo Torres: Ended the group stage with one goal and two assists in two games. He has 7 goals and 6 assists in his last ten appearances, totaling 20 goal contributions in 2024.
MartÃn Ojeda: Had a seven-game streak with a goal contribution snapped against San Luis, but his cross set up Torres’ assist for Enrique’s goal.
Hosting Advantage: Orlando City is set to host most of their remaining Leagues Cup games due to their high seeding. They will host the winner of D.C. United vs. Mazatlán if they advance past Cruz Azul.
Series History:
First Meeting: This is the first meeting between Orlando City and Cruz Azul.
Meet the Opponent: Cruz Azul
Background: Cruz Azul was a finalist in the Liga MX 2024 Clausura and has one of the most expensive rosters in North American soccer.
History: Founded in 1927, Cruz Azul has won eight Liga MX titles, six CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, and a North American treble in 1997. They broke a 23-year title drought with the 2021 Liga MX championship.
