Meet Seattle Sounders, Chivas' final Leagues Cup 2026 test | OneFootball

Chivas’ final match in the 2026 Leagues Cup will be about pride and building confidence ahead of Liga MX resuming next weekend against Santos. The Sacred Flock will head into one of the toughest venues in all of MLS this Wednesday, August 12, as they visit the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field, the reigning champion of the binational tournament.

Guadalajara has fond memories against The Rave Green, having beaten them 3-1 on aggregate in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 Concacaf Champions Cup.

A club that quickly established itself in MLSSeattle Sounders FC joined Major League Soccer in 2009 and from its early years made it clear that it would be one of the leading teams in American soccer.

In its debut season, it won the U.S. Open Cup, becoming the second expansion team in MLS history to do so, and a year later it made history by becoming the first club in the league to successfully defend that title.

In 2014, it won the Supporters’ Shield, the award given to the team with the best record during the MLS regular season, quickly cementing itself as one of the competition’s most successful franchises.

A trophy haul worth respectingThroughout its history, the Seattle side has lifted major trophies both domestically and internationally, including:- 1 Concacaf Champions Cup title.- 2 MLS Cup championships.- 1 Supporters’ Shield.- 4 U.S. Open Cup titles.- 1 Leagues Cup title.

Its main figuresThe team is managed by Brian Schmetzer, one of the most successful coaches and most closely identified with the club, a key figure in its most successful era.

On the field, standouts include CristianRoldán, a midfield leader and U.S. international, as well as JesúsFerreira, a forward with extensive MLS experience and the ability to make a difference in the final third.

Historically, the most iconic name in the club’s history is Uruguayan NicolásLodeiro, regarded as Seattle Sounders’ greatest reference point thanks to his leadership and starring role in winning several of the club’s trophies.

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