LA Galaxy vs Pachuca Match Delayed in 2025 Leagues Cup Quarterfinal

CARSON, Calif. - August 21, 2025 - The Leagues Cup quarterfinal between LA Galaxy and CF Pachuca at Dignity Health Sports Park was delayed. The match was set to start at 11:45 PM ET but now shows as “delayed.”

Match Details

The 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinal will see the LA Galaxy, defending MLS Cup champions, face CF Pachuca from Liga MX. The match is set for 3:45 AM UTC (11:45 PM ET/8:45 PM PT) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The match was in the knockout stage of the tournament. It had the top four teams from each league facing off in cross-border games.

Current Status

As of early Thursday morning, the match was still delayed at 0-0. The lineups were announced, and the players were warming up. The reason for the delay isn’t official yet. Still, weather has delayed previous matches in the tournament and league play.

Stakes and Significance

The match carried enormous significance for both clubs. LA Galaxy sits at the bottom of the MLS standings with only 16 points in 24 matches. They see the Leagues Cup as their “playoffs” and a chance for redemption. Head coach Greg Vanney emphasized the importance, stating: “This is our playoffs. This is our postseason in a way… This is our chance to win a trophy in a meaningful event, get a [Concacaf] Champions [Cup] spot”.

For Pachuca, who led the Liga MX Apertura standings, this match was a chance to reach the semifinals. They would face either Seattle Sounders or Club Puebla.

Team Form and Lineups

LA Galaxy found their flow in Leagues Cup Phase One. They scored 10 goals in three matches, the most in the tournament. Key players were Joseph Paintsil and Matheus Nascimento, each with 3 goals. Gabriel Pec scored 2 goals.

The starting lineups showed LA Galaxy in a 4-3-3 formation. Novak Mićović was in goal. Pachuca used a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Carlos Moreno as their goalkeeper.

Tournament Context

The quarterfinal featured four key matches for the Leagues Cup semifinals. Earlier, Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1. The winner of the delayed LA Galaxy-Pachuca match was set to face either Seattle Sounders or Club Puebla in the semifinals on August 26-27.

The tournament had a special format. Only the top four teams from MLS and Liga MX in Phase One moved on to the quarterfinals. The top three teams also secured spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

This is a developing story. We’ll share updates as we get more info about the match delay and kickoff time.