Houston Dynamo FC Advance in Leagues Cup to Continue Championship Campaign

August 3, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Houston Dynamo FC News Release

HOUSTON - Houston Dynamo FC will host their Leagues Cup Round of 16 match on Monday, August 7 at Shell Energy Stadium where the Dynamo now boast a 10-2-3 record in all competitions this year. The kickoff time will be announced when matchups are set.

Fans can purchase tickets for the match via SeatGeek starting at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 3.

Houston defeated the top-seeded team from Liga MX C.F. Pachuca 5-3 on penalties tonight in the Round of 32 and will face the winner of Charlotte FC and Cruz Azul, who play on Thursday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

The revamped format of Leagues Cup features 47 clubs that currently compete in Major League Soccer and Liga MX. Both leagues have paused their regular season to compete in the World Cup-style tournament.

Fans can follow the matches live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Along with advancing in Leagues Cup, the Dynamo are having a resurgent season, currently sitting in a Western Conference playoff position. Houston reached the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the first time since winning the title in 2018 and will host Real Salt Lake at Shell Energy Stadium on Aug. 23.

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