The Mexican football calendar paused for nearly a month ahead of the 2023 Leagues Cup, a cross-border event that drew attention to the north while clubs prepared for joint competition.
Following three competitive days to begin the 2023 season, Liga MX instituted a mandatory pause. This break gave clubs a chance to travel to the United States for the 2023 Leagues Cup, a tournament that merges the two nations’ leagues into one dynamic format.
This edition represented the third running of the bi-national contest and gained formal backing from FIFA announcements, accompanied by new financial and sporting incentives for clubs taking part from both countries.
In 2023 the event expanded its footprint, bringing every Liga MX club and MLS teams into a single, integrated competition. The winner emerged from a group stage followed by knockout rounds, kicking off with the Round of 16, then quarterfinals and semifinals, and finally a grand final. The shared schedule required both Mexico and the United States to pause domestic league play for almost an entire month to fit the tournament in.
Goal provides ongoing updates on the return of Mexican football activity and related schedules, with timely notes and analysis as the event unfolds. (Goal)
WHEN WILL THE 2023 OPENING RESUME?
The 2023 Leagues Cup ran from Friday, July 21 to Saturday, August 19, with the Grand Final closing the event. The Liga MX season resumed on the fourth matchday, concluding on Friday, August 18, as teams returned to league play. Expect deeper breakdowns of results and player performances in the days that followed, with expert perspectives on how the competition shaped the season’s trajectory. (Goal)
MATCHES OF DAY 4
- Puebla versus Atlético San Luis
- Juárez versus Chivas
- Necaxa versus Tigres
- Leon versus Mazatlán
- Monterrey versus Xolos
- Atlas versus América
- Pumas versus Toluca
- Cruz Azul versus Santos
- Querétaro versus Pachuca
As the schedule advanced, observers noted shifts in form, tactical approaches, and young talents emerging on both sides of the border, contributing to a broader narrative about the evolving relationship between Mexican and American club football. Throughout the tournament, analysts tracked how clubs managed congestion, travel demands, and the dual pressures of league duties and cup ambitions. (Goal)
Timelines and pivotal moments were tracked with precision, including match-by-match updates, squad selections, injury headlines, and strategic adjustments by coaches seeking to balance depth with rest. The competition not only offered silverware but also served as a proving ground for facilities, broadcasting reach, and fan engagement strategies across the two nations. (Goal)
Notes and timeline details are reported by Goal as the tournament schedule unfolds, with comprehensive recaps that connect the cups to the broader season framework. (Goal)