Seattle Sounders dismantled Concacaf champion Cruz Azul 7–0 in their Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders match on Leagues Cup opener with a brace from Pedro de la Vega and six scorers across the team. A record-breaking performance that sends a bold message across MLS and Liga MX.
🎯 Cruz Azul vs Seattle Sounders Recap
On July 31, 2025, Seattle Sounders FC delivered a historic 7–0 victory over Cruz Azul at Lumen Field marking the largest margin of win in Leagues Cup history and the biggest by any MLS club over a Liga MX opponent. All goals came in the second half off the bench efforts and clinical play.
🌟 Pedro de la Vega & Scoring Spread
- Pedro de la Vega entered in the 72nd minute and scored twice: a stunning long-range goal and a jaw dropping volley in stoppage time to cap the rout. He’s now at four goals in his last three matches.
- Other scorers: Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Obed Vargas, Jesús Ferreira, Osaze De Rosario and Nouhou Tolo six different goal creators in total.
📊 Statistical Details
- All goals were scored in the second half which showcases the Seattle’s depth and explosiveness off the bench.
- Cruz Azul who recently won the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup looked confused on the field and couldn’t handle the constant pressure and sharp attacks from their opponent.
- Sounders now lead MLS’s Leagues Cup table with a +7 goal differential and locked three points in Phase One.
🧭 Tournament Format & Significance
- The 2025 Leagues Cup includes 2 Teams sets which are 18 teams from MLS and 18 teams from Liga MX where each team plays three group games against teams from the other league. The best four teams from each league move on to the knockout stage and the top three overall qualify for the Final stages of 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
- MLS hopes to continue its winning streak after Inter Miami won in 2023 and Columbus Crew won in 2024.
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— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 1, 2025
🔍 Pedro de la Vega MVP Spotlight
- De la Vega emerged as the standout spark scoring two iconic goals off the bench, and continuing his recent hot streak.
- He emphasized team unity: “The group union… We celebrated each other’s goals… it was very beautiful.”
📅 Group Dynamics & Preview
- Seattle will face Santos Laguna next on August 3 (MLS Season Pass / FS1 / Livestream) then conclude Phase One vs. Club Tijuana on Aug 6.
- Cruz Azul under head coach Nicolás Larcamón must recalibrate before matches against Galaxy and Colorado reeling from an unexpected defeat.