Detail of the Leagues Cup in display that Leon won in the final against Seattle Sounders prior the 12th round match between Leon and Atletico San Luis

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Leagues Cup 2023 gets underway on Friday. However, CF Monterrey will have a bye week on Matchday 1 as they’ll sit on the sidelines and watch Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC face off against each other.

Rayados won’t get their Leagues Cup tournament started until July 26. Monterrey will face off against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Then the LIGA MX side will travel to the Pacific Northwest for a showdown with Seattle Sounders FC.

Rayados90 spoke with Josh Clark and Niko Moreno to preview what Monterrey expects from their two MLS opponents in this tournament.

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