Eight teams, two leagues, one champion.
The Chicago Fire kick off their Leagues Cup journey on July 23 when Cruz Azul come to town for a quarterfinal clash between historic MLS and Liga MX sides. 2019 marks the first edition of the tournament, an annual single-elimination competition between the top leagues in North America. With three wins separating the Fire from hoisting a trophy, here are three reasons why you should be there Tuesday night at SeatGeek Stadium.
The Opponent
Cruz Azul has claimed eight league titles throughout its storied history in Mexico, trailing only Club America and Guadalajara.