San Diego is hoping to bounce back after a tough loss in their first Leagues Cup match when they go up against Liga MX side Tigres on Friday night. The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league,

During Phase One, MLS and LIGA MX teams aim to earn points in a league-specific table against clubs from their own league. Adding to the rivalry showdowns, matches go straight to a penalty shootout if they end in a tie.

Leagues Cup, the interleague competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, kicks off on Tuesday as the Columbus Crew will look to defend their title aas the tournament features a new wrinkle -- only 18 MLS teams and 18 Liga MX teams in their own groups.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, was reportedly suspended for the remainder of the Leagues Cup for his actions following Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Atlas on Wednesday.