The likely XI to face Austin in the 2026 Leagues Cup | OneFootball

América is preparing to face Austin this Thursday in what will be the close of the first phase of the 2026 Leagues Cup.

The first phase of the Leagues Cup is coming to an end, with América posting a perfect run after earning two wins in the two matches played, with victories over San Diego and the Portland Timbers.

Mathematically, they still have not secured their place in the next round, but it would take a ‘disaster’ for the team to be eliminated at this stage.

The matchup against Austin will be interesting since they are currently the leader of the MLS group with a pair of wins over Xolos and Puebla, respectively, but in MLS they have been one of the worst teams, sitting second-to-last in the Western Conference with just 17 points.

América’s probable starting XI.

It is very likely that Guillermo Almada will decide to repeat the same starting XI we saw against the Portland Timbers.

In goal, Rodolfo Cota.

In central defense, Ramón Juárez and Miguel Vázquez; at right back, Dagoberto Espinoza, and on the left, Kevin Álvarez.

In midfield, Alan Cervantes alongside Israel Reyes, with Raphael Veiga playing further forward.

And in attack, Brian Rodríguez on the left, Isaías Violante on the right, and Alejandro Cárdenas as the center forward.

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