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Toluca Tops Austin 2-0, Sets León Semifinal

8/27/2026

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Summary

Toluca Advances

Toluca FC beat Austin FC 2-0 in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
Helinho scored a penalty in the 53rd minute for Toluca.
Jorge Díaz Price added a second goal in 90+7 minute stoppage time.
Austin received red cards for Joseph Rosales (40') and Ilie Sánchez (74'), leaving them with nine players.
The loss was Austin’s second goal conceded in the 2026 Leagues Cup; Toluca will face Club León in the semifinals.

Summary

Crew Quarterfinals

Columbus Crew entered the Leagues Cup quarterfinals while on a four-game losing streak across all competitions.
Interim coach Laurent Courtois said the roster is divided between satisfied players and those feeling internal rage.
Goalkeeper Rodolpho Cota made eight saves, including a penalty stop, for a shutout against the Crew.
Columbus Crew will face New England Revolution at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Aug. 30.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Liga MX launched the official North American SuperLiga in 2007, fielding eight clubs and a $1 million prize before ending in 2010. The competition’s cross-border format inspired the 2019 Leagues Cup, which grew into the 2026 tournament whose $150 million broadcast deal reflects the early rivalry first seen in the 2008 SuperLiga final.

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Toluca Advances

Toluca FC beat Austin FC 2-0 in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
Helinho scored a penalty in the 53rd minute for Toluca.
Jorge Díaz Price added a second goal in 90+7 minute stoppage time.
Austin received red cards for Joseph Rosales (40') and Ilie Sánchez (74'), leaving them with nine players.
The loss was Austin’s second goal conceded in the 2026 Leagues Cup; Toluca will face Club León in the semifinals.

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