The reigning MLS champions will take on the current Liga MX title winners in a continental clash. Columbus crew host Club America at Lower.Com Field on Wednesday night in the Campeones Cup.

Wilfried Nancy’s team are on a three-game unbeaten run, having recently defeated Orlando City SC in a thrilling 4-3 home win. As leaders in the MLS Cup Playoffs, the Crew are the main hurdle for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF’s bid for this year’s Supporters’ Shield.

Club América, on the other hand, has won an impressive 15 national championships and the Concacaf Champions Cup an impressive seven times, among other honors.

The reigning back-to-back LIGA MX champions have faced some challenges of late, however, currently sitting at 10th place in the 2024–25 Apertura rankings with a record of 4 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. Furthermore, André Jardine’s side suffered a setback in their last encounter with MLS competition, suffering a penalty shootout defeat to the Colorado Rapids in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

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How to watch Columbus Crew vs CF America online – TV channels & live streams

In the US and the match can be watched live online and streamed worldwide on Apple TVthrough the MLS Season Pass. Streaming options are also available on Fubo, TUDN app And #TUDN.com website.

Fans who cannot watch the match can follow live updates on GOALwhile highlights of the match will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.

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Columbus Crew vs CF America kickoff time

The Campeones Cup match between Columbus Crew and Club America will be played at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

It will start at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on Wednesday September 25in the US.

Team news and selections

Columbus Crew team news

Evan Bush is still sidelined for the home team due to an arm injury that has kept him out for some time.

Wilfred Nancy‘s team triumphed over Orlando City SC in a thrilling 4-3 home win. Colombian star player Kucho Hernández found the net against the Lions, along with his attacking teammates Diego Rossi And Christian Ramirez. Summer signing Aziel Jackson also added his name to the score sheet.

Columbus has more than just a powerful attack, with an iconic midfielder Darlington Nagbe and MLS All-Star defenders Rudy Camacho And Steven Moreira anchoring one of the most versatile teams in MLS.

Possible XI for Columbus Crew: Schulte; Cheberko, Camacho, Amundsen; Herrera, Matan, Zawadzki, Dejuan Jones; Chambost, Rossi; Hernández

CF America team news

Mexican midfielder Erick Sanchez is out of action for a few weeks due to appendicitis. In his absence, Jonathan van Santos he is expected to enter the midfield and possibly form a combination with Alvaro Fidalgo And Richard Sanchez.

Fortunately, the Eagles have seen some key players return from injuries, such as Alejandro Zendejas, Diego ValdesAnd Kevin AlvarezHowever, they still have to deal with a number of absentees, including Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastian CaceresAnd Israel Reyes.

During the second half of the season, the team struggled with a series of injuries, which caused several players to miss important early season matches, preventing the team from finding a rhythm in the current tournament.

Leading the attack, Hendrik Martin has six goals, with Javairo Dilrosun And Brian Rodriguez each good for two goals. Martin was also the team’s top provider with three assists.

Possible XI of Club America: Malagon; Araujo, Juárez, Espinoza, Borja; Dos Santos, Fidalgo, Valdes; Dilrosun, Rodriguez, Martin

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