América likely to repeat Portland XI to face Austin in Leagues Cup 2026 group finale | OneFootball

América face Austin on Thursday to close the first phase of the Leagues Cup 2026. According to Americayya.net, América have won their opening two matches but have not yet secured progression.

They beat San Diego and Portland Timbers to keep a perfect start. Qualification remains open, and it would take something close to a disaster for them to miss out.

Austin present a contrast. They top the group after victories over Xolos and Puebla, yet in MLS they have struggled, sitting second-bottom in the Western Conference on 17 points.

The probable América XI. It is very likely Guillermo Almada keeps the side used against Portland Timbers.

In goal, Rodolfo Cota. The centre-backs are Ramón Juárez and Miguel Vázquez, with Dagoberto Espinoza at right-back and Kevin Álvarez on the left.

In midfield, Alan Cervantes partners Israel Reyes, with Raphael Veiga operating higher up.

Up front, Brian Rodríguez on the left, Isaías Violante on the right and Alejandro Cárdenas as centre forward.

Source: Americayya.net

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