FC Dallas and St. Louis CITY Face Off in Leagues Cup Opener

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8 PM, FC Dallas and St. Louis CITY will hit the pitch at CITYPARK to kick off their journey in the much-anticipated Leagues Cup.

FC Dallas starts its Leagues Cup campaign on enemy turf, facing the fierce St. Louis CITY. But let's break down what's at stake here. The Leagues Cup is an exhilarating tournament that brings together all 47 clubs from MLS and Liga MX. It's a true clash of titans, pausing domestic leagues so these teams can battle it out in a seven-round competition, running from July 26 to August 25. And what makes it even more thrilling is the fact that there are no ties! If the game ends in a draw, it goes straight to penalties, and the winner gets an extra point on top of the draw point in regular time.

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In this group stage, FC Dallas has two crucial matches ahead: first against St. Louis CITY on the road, and then at home against FC Juarez at Toyota Stadium on July 31. The teams advancing from this stage move on to the knockout rounds, starting with the round of 32. And here, any slip-up can be fatal. The prize? Besides prestige and cash, the chance to qualify for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

St. Louis CITY SC steps onto the field with an interesting track record. Coming off a 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City, the team is hunting for its first Leagues Cup win after falling to Columbus Crew and Club América last season. This time, playing at home, the team hopes to turn things around and show its strength. CITYPARK has been a real fortress, with a record of 15 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, always scoring multiple goals in their victories. And let's not forget the team holds a slight historical edge over FC Dallas, with one more win in their head-to-head matchups.

And FC Dallas? The team is also fired up. After a 1-1 draw with New England Revolution, Dallas is hungry for an away win, which has eluded them so far this season. With 38 goals scored and 39 conceded, the team relies on their top scorer Petar Musa, who has already found the net 13 times this year, tying for fourth among MLS top scorers.