Rapids-LAFC, Inter Miami-Sporting KC headline Champions Cup draw
12/10/2024 08:33 PM
The 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One pairings are officially set.
Two All-MLS ties headline the 11 pairings for Round One, with the Colorado Rapids facing LAFC and Inter Miami taking on Sporting KC. The Vancouver Whitecaps will take on Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa, FC Cincinnati hosts Honduran club Motagua, and Herediano visits Real Salt Lake.
The Seattle Sounders have been paired with Antigua GFC of Guatemala.
2023 MLS Cup winners Columbus Crew and 2024 MLS Cup winners LA Galaxy have been granted first round byes and will enter the competition in the Round of 16.
Round One will see teams play two legs (one at home and one away), with the aggregate score winner advancing to the Round of 16.
The competition will get underway in February, while the Round of 16 will take place in March. Quarterfinal and semifinal play will occur in April and early May, before the tournament final concludes the competition on June 1.
Here is a closer look at the Round One and Round of 16 pairings:
Round One
RO Matchup #1: Los Angeles FC (USA) vs Colorado Rapids (USA)
RO Matchup #2: Inter Miami FC (USA) vs Sporting Kansas City (USA)
RO Matchup #3: CF Monterrey (MEX) vs Forge FC (CAN)
RO Matchup #4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (USA) vs Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
RO Matchup #5: Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs Cavalry FC (CAN)
RO Matchup #6: CD Guadalajara vs Cibao FC (DOM)
RO Matchup #7: Cruz Azul (MEX) vs Real Hope FA (HAI)
RO Matchup #8: Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs Antigua GFC (GUA)
RO Matchup #9: Tigres UANL (MEX) vs Real Esteli FC (NCA)
RO Matchup #10: FC Cincinnati (USA) vs FC Motagua (HON)
RO Matchup #11: Real Salt Lake (USA) vs CS Herediano (CRC)
Round of 16
R16 Matchup #1: Columbus Crew (USA) vs RO Matchup #1 Winner
R16 Matchup #2: Cavalier FC (JAM) vs RO Matchup #2 Winner
R16 Matchup #3: RO Matchup #3 Winner vs RO Matchup #4 Winner
R16 Matchup #4: LD Alajuelense (CRC) vs RO Matchup #5 Winner
R16 Matchup #5: Club America (MEX) vs RO Matchup #6 Winner
R16 Matchup #6: RO Matchup #7 Winner vs RO Matchup #8 Winner
R16 Matchup #7: RO Matchup #9 Winner vs RO Matchup #10 Winner
R16 Matchup #8: LA Galaxy (USA) vs RO Matchup #11 Winner
