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The Seattle Sounders faced Club Tijuana at Lumen Field on August 6, 2025, in a decisive Leagues Cup Phase One match. With both teams vying for advancement to the knockout rounds, the matchup was intensely competitive. Club Tijuana struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in first-half stoppage time with a goal from Kevin Castaneda[4]. The Sounders, noted for their strong run and unbeaten form in this tournament, made significant lineup changes, including Osaze De Rosario earning his first start and Cristian Roldan wearing the captain’s armband[6].

Heading into the match, Seattle had already beaten Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna, boasting the tournament’s best goal differential (+8) and conceding only one goal in their prior matches[1]. Eight different players had scored for Seattle during the group stage, a tournament high. For Tijuana, the game was must-win, following a tournament opening loss to LA Galaxy and a bounce-back win over Colorado Rapids. Notably, 16-year-old Gilberto Mora had made headlines for Tijuana with two goals earlier in the cup[1].

According to tournament rules, Seattle would advance to the knockout phase with a win or a shootout victory following a draw, though they might still advance with a loss depending on other results[6]. Head Coach Brian Schmetzer emphasized the importance of maintaining form and momentum, with midfielder Cristian Roldan echoing the focus on consistency and winning to keep their streak alive[3].

Both teams fielded blends of youth and experience, but Seattle entered the match as favorites, in large part due to their recent performances and tournament record. The match was broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, drawing fans from both MLS and Liga MX circles[2][5][8].

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