Seattle Sounders Edge Tijuana in Intense Leagues Cup Clash
So here’s what went down in the big Leagues Cup 2025 clash between Seattle Sounders and Club Tijuana — a match that had fans on edge until the final whistle. Taking place on Wednesday night, August 6th, at Lumen Field in Seattle, this was a must-win game for both sides, especially for Tijuana, who were fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
Going into this third and final group stage match, Seattle already had one foot in the next round, having earned two strong wins against Cruz Azul and Santos. Tijuana, on the other hand, had a trickier path. After losing to LA Galaxy and narrowly beating Colorado Rapids, their qualification hopes depended not just on beating Seattle, but also on results from other matches going their way. And to make matters worse, goal difference was hanging over their heads like a shadow.
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From the first whistle, the game was intense. Tijuana struck first — Kevin Castañeda put them ahead with a stunning goal from outside the box in the first-half stoppage time. That early lead gave Xolos a burst of energy, but it also woke Seattle up. The Sounders came out swinging in the second half, equalizing just minutes in with a close-range header from Osaze De Rosario in the 56th minute.
The rest of the match was physical, gritty, and chaotic. Seattle missed a penalty, multiple players were shown yellow cards, and even a red card was handed to Tijuana's Ramiro Franco late in the game. Injuries and substitutions disrupted rhythm, but the Sounders kept pushing.
Finally, in the 88th minute — just when it seemed like the game might end in a draw — Danny Musovski headed home the winning goal from a corner, assisted by Cristian Roldan. That sealed it: Seattle 2, Tijuana 1. The Sounders finished group play undefeated, topping their group and advancing comfortably.
As for Tijuana, despite putting up a fight and even leading the match at one point, their Leagues Cup journey came to an end. It was a heartbreaking exit, especially for young talents like Gilberto Mora, who had hoped for a miracle.
The match was streamed live via Apple TV on MLS Season Pass, and those who watched were treated to a drama-filled 90 minutes. For Seattle, it’s on to the next round. For Tijuana, it’s back to the drawing board — but they certainly didn’t go down without a fight.
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