America is entering the 2025 Leagues Cup with palpable pressure to win the title and assert their dominance in the region. After a bittersweet 2025 Clausura season, where they lost the final against Toluca, and their recent defeat in the 2025 Campeón de Campeones, André Jardine’s team needs to rediscover its winning form. Despite a golden era with three consecutive national tournament titles, Las Aguilas has unfinished business in international competitions, where its performance has not been as strong as expected. This edition of the Leagues Cup is crucial, not only for the prestige, but also because it awards valuable spots for the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup.
Club America has been a regular participant in all editions of the Leagues Cup, but the trophy has eluded them so far. Their best performance was in the 2018-2019 season, when they reached the semifinals, only to be eliminated in a thrilling penalty shootout by Tigres. Interestingly, penalties have become their Achilles heel in this tournament: in the 2021-2022 campaign, they fell in the second round to Nashville, and the same opponent eliminated them in the Round of 16 the following season. In the last edition, 2023-2024, Colorado was the executioner of the Azulcrema team in the Quarterfinals.
For its part, Real Salt Lake has also had a consistent presence in the Leagues Cup, participating in three previous editions. In 2019, their run ended in the quarterfinals after losing by a narrow margin to Tigres. In 2023, they managed to advance to the round of 16, where they were defeated by LAFC. However, in the last campaign, 2023-2024, they failed to advance past the group stage, finishing last in the West 8 division, although with the same points as Houston Dynamo and Atlas, their goal difference left them out of the competition.
If you’re wondering how to catch all the action live—whether from the United States or Mexico—here’s everything you need to know, including start time, TV channels, live stream options, and potential starting lineups.
The official Concacaf tournament will feature a new format in which Liga MX clubs will face Major League Soccer clubs. Fans will be able to watch all matches with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV from July 29 to August 31. | Photo by mlssoccer.com
When is the America vs Real Salt Lake for the 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One match?
- Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- Kick-off time: 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM PT
- Venue: America First Field, Sandy, Utah
How to Watch the America vs Real Salt Lake for the 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One match in the US
MLS Season Pass (Apple TV App)
- The full match will be streamed for free on Apple’s MLS Season Pass, with commentary in both English and Spanish.
- No regional blackouts apply.
How to Watch the America vs Real Salt Lake for the 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One match in Mexico
- MLS Season Pass via Apple TV is also available in Mexico with no regional restrictions.
- Some coverage may be provided by local broadcasters like ViX or TUDN, but the main live stream is through Apple TV.
America faces Real Salt Lake tonight in the 2025 Leagues Cup. Check the match's worldwide schedule and find out what time it starts based on your time zone. | Photo by mlssoccer.com / Club America Facebook / Depor
How to Watch the America vs Real Salt Lake for the 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One match in the UK
Bet365
- The full match will be streamed on Bet365, but you will have to subscribe first.
How to Watch the America vs Real Salt Lake for the 2025 Leagues Cup Phase One match in Canada
MLS Season Pass (Apple TV App)
- The full match will be streamed for free on Apple’s MLS Season Pass, with commentary in both English and Spanish.
- No regional blackouts apply.
Who’s Playing? America vs. Real Salt Lake Lineups
While the official starting lineups are expected to be confirmed just hours before kickoff, here are some of the stars expected to feature:
America (4-4-2): Malagon; Alvarez, Reyes, Lichnovsky, Borja; Fidalgo, Cervantes, Sanchez, Zendejas; Rodriguez, Zuniga.
Real Salt Lake (4-4-2): Cabral; Caliskan, Glad, Quinton, Junqua; Eneli, Ruíz, Gozo, Luna; Gonçalves, Agada.
