Chivas’ final match in the 2026 Leagues Cup will be about pride and building confidence ahead of the Liga MX restart next weekend against Santos. The Rebaño Sagrado will step onto one of the most challenging fields in all of MLS this Wednesday, August 12, when they visit Lumen Field to face Seattle Sounders, the current champions of the binational tournament.
Guadalajara has fond memories against The Rave Green, having defeated them 3-1 on aggregate in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 Concacaf Champions Cup.
A club that quickly established itself in MLS
Seattle Sounders FC joined Major League Soccer in 2009 and made it clear from its early years that it would become one of the major forces in American soccer.
In their debut season, they won the U.S. Open Cup, becoming the second expansion team in MLS history to accomplish the feat. One year later, they made history by becoming the first club in the league to successfully defend that title.
In 2014, they won the Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record in MLS, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most successful franchises in the competition.
An impressive trophy cabinet
Throughout their history, the Seattle side has won major trophies at both the domestic and international levels, including:
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1 Concacaf Champions Cup title.
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2 MLS Cup championships.
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1 Supporters’ Shield.
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4 U.S. Open Cup titles.
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1 Leagues Cup championship.
Their main figures
The team is managed by Brian Schmetzer, one of the most successful and deeply connected coaches in the club’s history, and a key figure during Seattle’s most successful era.
On the field, Cristian Roldán stands out as a midfield leader and U.S. international, while Jesús Ferreira is a forward with extensive MLS experience and the ability to make a difference in the final third.
Historically, the most iconic name in the club’s history is Uruguayan Nicolás Lodeiro, regarded as the great reference point of Seattle Sounders thanks to his leadership and pivotal role in the club’s pursuit of several major trophies.
