Gabriel Pec scores in the 81st minute to earn the Galaxy a draw in regulation, but Cruz Azul prevails 8-7 in a penalty shootout, leaving the Galaxy with four points and one group-stage match

The Sounders were the first MLS team to reach the Leagues Cup Final in 2021, ultimately losing to Leon. Unfortunately, that was the last time that they made it that far in the competition. They advanced to the quarterfinals last year, but fell to league rival Los Angeles FC.