Will MLS's Leagues Cup Domination Continue? Quarterfinal Matchups, Predictions

The 2026 Leagues Cup field has been reduced from 36 clubs to eight, leaving four single-elimination quarter-finals between teams from MLS and Liga MX. The preview weighed form, venue and squad changes before selecting a winner from each tie.

Chicago Fire were backed to beat Monterrey after a perfect first phase and their improvement under Gregg Berhalter, with home-field advantage considered important. León were favoured over Real Salt Lake because of a six-match winning run and RSL's sale of Zavier Gozo.

Toluca, the 2025 Apertura and Clausura champions, were selected over struggling Austin FC. Club América were the choice against Columbus Crew, who entered the tie last in the MLS Eastern Conference after three consecutive defeats. The four picks were Chicago Fire, León, Toluca and Club América.

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