### América Continues to Soar High
The Club América, known for its remarkable performance, continues to advance impressively in the Leagues Cup 2024, which is being held across various locations in the United States.
As the reigning champions of Liga MX, América sailed smoothly into the round of 16, where they secured a 2-1 victory against Atlas at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Demonstrating their dominance, the team advanced with goals by Erick Sánchez and Henry Martin, despite Atlas’ brief equalizer by José Lozano.
In the round of 16, América faced off against San Luis City at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The match saw América overpowering one of the MLS’s weaker teams, cruising to a 4-2 victory. Goals for América were scored by Brian Rodríguez, Diego Valdés, and Rodrigo Aguirre. Indiana Vassilev and Eduard Löwen managed to score for San Luis City, but their efforts fell short.
Post-match, América’s head coach, André Jardine, noted, “Our team is still not at its peak, but we are within normal expectations as several key players are returning. While we lack some intensity at times, overall, we are performing well. These matches have been highly competitive, and we are taking it one game at a time.”
Jardine also commented on the scheduling challenges posed by the Leagues Cup, which disrupts the Liga MX season. However, he found a silver lining in the return of several crucial players who had been previously unavailable due to their commitments in the Copa América or recovering from injuries.
In the quarterfinals, América is set to play against Colorado Rapids on Saturday, August 17, at the same Carson venue. The Rapids earned their spot by defeating Toluca with a last-minute goal, eliminating the choriceros from the competition.
Other quarterfinal matchups include a clash between Philadelphia Union and Mazatlán FC at Subaru Park, Columbus Crew facing New York City FC at Lower.com Field, and Seattle Sounders taking on LAFC at Lumen Field. Notably, only two Mexican teams remain in the tournament, highlighting the setbacks faced by other Liga MX clubs.
### Additional News: Exciting Matchups Ahead in Leagues Cup 2024
The excitement continues to build in the Leagues Cup 2024 as the quarterfinals approach. With high expectations, fans are eagerly awaiting the intense showdowns. Philadelphia Union will battle Mazatlán FC, a match predicted to be highly competitive given both teams’ determined performances in the tournament so far.
Columbus Crew’s encounter with New York City FC is another fixture expected to draw considerable attention, considering both teams’ tactical prowess and skilled players. Seattle Sounders’ game against LAFC promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams boasting strong lineups and formidable records.
Soccer enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation as these critical matches will determine who advances to the semifinals and gets one step closer to lifting the Leagues Cup 2024 trophy. Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for live updates and in-depth coverage of these exhilarating quarterfinal battles.