Sounders Smash Cruz Azul in Record-Breaking Leagues Cup Rout
Wow—if anyone needed proof that the Seattle Sounders are serious contenders in this year’s Leagues Cup, Thursday night provided it loud and clear. In what can only be described as an absolute demolition job, the Sounders crushed Cruz Azul 7-0 at Lumen Field, setting a new record for the biggest win in Leagues Cup history. That’s right—seven goals, zero replies, and six different players getting on the scoresheet.
The match started off balanced, but once the second half kicked off, it was all Seattle. One by one, goals poured in from Yeimar, Obed Vargas, Jesús Ferreira, Osaze De Rosario, Nouhou, and Pedro De La Vega. The crowd could hardly believe what they were witnessing. What made this win even sweeter? It came against a club like Cruz Azul—a team that has won LIGA MX nine times and just recently claimed the Concacaf Champions Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Vancouver. To add even more spice, Cruz Azul had previously knocked Seattle out of the Champions Cup just a few months ago with a convincing 4-1 aggregate win. But this time, revenge was served—hot and loud.
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Jesús Ferreira summed it up best after the game. He said the squad came into this match with a chip on their shoulder. “They eliminated us last time, so we wanted revenge. We came in with the mentality that we are a good team,” he said. And that mentality clearly translated onto the pitch.
Head coach Brian Schmetzer, who's seen his fair share of big wins with the club—including two MLS Cups and a Champions Cup title—said this one ranks right up there. “It’s not a championship game, so I’ll temper it with that,” he noted, “but it certainly was a hell of a performance.” He also praised the team’s growth following their performances against heavyweights like PSG and Atlético Madrid in the Club World Cup. “After that, we told the group, ‘Hey, the standard is here now.’”
One of the standout moments came from De La Vega, Seattle’s Argentine Designated Player. Subbed on in the 73rd minute, he scored just minutes later and then capped the night off with a spectacular volley in stoppage time—a goal that Schmetzer called one of the most technically difficult finishes he’s ever seen.
Still, the team knows this is just one step. They’ll face Santos Laguna next, followed by Club Tijuana to close out Phase One. Schmetzer is letting the squad enjoy the moment, but he’s also keeping them grounded. "They deserve the accolades, but we’ve got more work to do.”
So yes—Seattle made a statement. And the rest of the tournament? It’s been officially put on notice.
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