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.

In their first match of the group stage, Cruz Azul suffered a painful 7-0 defeat against the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.The Mexican side was completely dominated, unable to mount any offensive