Victory for San Jose Earthquakes in Leagues Cup Clash with Chivas at Levi's Stadium

Chivas and Guadalajara Face Tough Start in Leagues Cup

Chivas faced a tough start in the Leagues Cup , only lasting six minutes without conceding a goal in their match against the San Jose Earthquakes . Despite managing to secure a draw at 1 - 1 , they ultimately fell in the penalty shootout . The MLS team emerged victorious , with players like Roberto Alvarado and Cade Cowell failing to score for Guadalajara.

Jeremy Ebobisse 's header opened the scoring for the San Jose Earthquakes , putting Chivas in a difficult position early on . The Mexican team struggled to find the equalizer , eventually balancing the score with goals from Roberto Alvarado and Fernando Beltrn . However , the absence of key players like Javier ' Chicharito ' Hernndez proved challenging for Guadalajara throughout the match.

The game ended in a draw at Levi 's Stadium , but the result was not enough to secure a win for Chivas . With three defeats already in the Leagues Cup , the pressure is mounting on Mexican teams to perform in this international competition . In their upcoming match against the LA Galaxy , Fernando Gago 's team will look to turn their fortunes around and secure a much - needed victory.

Leagues Cup Kicks Off with MLS and Liga MX Teams in Action

The Leagues Cup tournament began with a series of exciting matches featuring teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX . With a total of 47 teams set to compete in 77 matches , the tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of soccer talent from North America . Last year 's champions , Lionel Messi 's Inter Miami , will not be defending their title , adding an element of unpredictability to this year 's competition.

Highlights from the opening matches included D.C. United 's victory over Atlanta United in a thrilling penalty shootout , Orlando City 's dominant performance against CF Montreal , and LAFC 's convincing win over Club Tijuana . With standout performances from players like Cristian Olivera , Denis Bouanga , and Jordan Morris , the tournament is off to an exciting start.

As the Leagues Cup progresses towards the championship match on August 25 , fans can expect more action - packed games and intense competition between the top teams from MLS and Liga MX . With each match bringing new surprises and standout moments , the tournament is shaping up to be a must - watch event for soccer fans across North America.