The Leagues Cup 2024 final will be a rematch of MLS Cup 2023 presented by Audi, with Columbus Crew (6) hosting LAFC (15) at Lower.com Field on Sunday.
- Date: Sunday, August 25
- Time: 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT
- Where: Lower.com Field | Columbus, Ohio
- Watch: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass
After winning their semifinals, Columbus and LAFC secured places in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. As an extra reward, the winner of Sunday’s final qualifies directly to the Round of 16 in next year's prestigious continental tournament.
- Group Stage: Bye
- Round of 32: 4-0 win vs. Sporting Kansas City
- Round of 16: 3-2 win vs. Inter Miami CF
- Quarterfinals: 1-1 draw vs. New York City FC (4-3 PKs)
- Semifinals: 3-1 win vs. Philadelphia Union
Boosted by Diego Rossi's brace, Columbus eased past Philadelphia to earn Leagues Cup final hosting rights (highest remaining seed). Rossi (6g/0a) is now tied for the tournament's Golden Boot lead, and Cucho Hernández (2g/2a) is in strong form.
Wilfried Nancy's side has lost just two of their last 42 matches at Lower.com Field, a run that included beating LAFC for MLS Cup 2023 honors eight months ago. This is Columbus' second final this season after losing the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final vs. LIGA MX's CF Pachuca.
- Group Stage: West 7 runner-up
- Round of 32: 2-0 win vs. Austin FC
- Round of 16: 4-1 win vs. San Jose Earthquakes
- Quarterfinals: 3-0 win at Seattle Sounders FC
- Semifinals: 4-0 win vs. Colorado Rapids
After a 4-0 semifinal victory over Colorado, LAFC have scored a Leagues Cup-best 18 goals this year.
Denis Bouanga netted his competition-leading 12th career Leagues Cup goal against Colorado, and is tied for the Golden Boot lead with six tallies. Defensively, LAFC have recorded three shutouts and allowed just one goal during the knockout stages.
Now, Steve Cherundolo's side will look to exorcise their demons vs. Columbus and hoist the Leagues Cup trophy.
