What is Campeones Cup?
Campeones Cup is the annual matchup between the reigning MLS and Liga MX champions, with this year’s match being the third edition of the contest. Campeones Cup, together with Leagues Cup, are part of a larger partnership between the two most important soccer leagues in North America, MLS and LIGA MX, launched in 2018.
How did the Crew qualify for Campeones Cup?
The Crew qualified for the 2021 Campeones Cup by virtue of winning the 2020 MLS Cup by defeating Seattle Sounders FC 3-0 (December 12) – the largest margin of victory in MLS Cup history.
What is the Crew's history in international competitions?
The September 29 contest marks the Club’s first appearance in Campeones Cup. Should the Black & Gold win against Cruz Azul, they would win their first-ever international trophy. The Crew has previously participated in the following international competitions: the Concacaf Giants Cup (2001), the Concacaf Champions’ Cup (2003) and most recently the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2021).
Who is the Crew's opponent, Deportivo Cruz Azul?
Deportivo Cruz Azul is located in Mexico City and competes in Mexico's top-tier Liga MX. Cruz Azul earned a spot in the Campeones Cup after defeating Club Leon and winning its third Campeon de Campeones match – the contest between the winners of LIGA MX’s Apertura and Clausura regular seasons, in which Cruz Azul had won the 2021 Clausura title.
