Minnesota United face mexican outfit Necaxa in a match day 2 clash of the League Cup 2024 group stage on Tuesday at Allianz Field.

After a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders in the Group F season opener on Saturday, Eric Ramsay’s teams need a big win to keep their knockout qualification hopes alive.

In Mexico, Necaxa continues to struggle in the Liga MX Apertura campaign, as they drew 1-1 against Club Leon at the Estadio Leon.

They have failed to win three of their first four league games so far, losing twice and drawing once, with an exception to the rule being the impressive 4-1 win over Puebla at the Estadio Victoria on 14 July.

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Minnesota United vs Necaxa kick-off time

The Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Necaxa will be played at the Red Bull Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.

It will start at 9:00pm ET/ 6:00pm PT on Tuesday July 30in the United States (US).

How to watch Minnesota United vs Necaxa online – TV channels & live streams

In the US and worldwide the Leagues Cup match between Minnesota United and Necaxa will be available to watch and stream live online on Apple TVthrough the MLS Season Pass.

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Team news and selections

Minnesota United team news

Minnesota United will have to do without the services of the 26-year-old midfielder Hassani Dotsonwho is currently serving a suspension after being sent off with a red card in Saturday’s match against Seattle.

In addition to Dotson’s absence, the Loons will also have to do without the experienced duo of the 31-year-old midfielder Wil Trapp and defender DJ Taylor, Both players are still sidelined due to ongoing injury problems.

There is a glimmer of good news for Minnesota, however, as the 23-year-old Spanish defender Hugo Bacharach has returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list. After making a comeback against Seattle last weekend, Bacharach could be in contention for a game again on Tuesday as the Loons look to bolster their defensive options.

Possible Minnesota United XI: St Clair; Mesanvi, Harvey, Tapias, Bacharach, Rosales; Fragapane, Nyeman, Bran, Hlongwane; Oluwaseyi

Necaxa team news

Necaxa will have to do without 21-year-old attacker Alek Alvarezwho is still sidelined due to a shoulder injury he sustained in February.

Apart from Alvarez, the Mexican team goes into Tuesday’s match in good shape, with no other injuries or suspensions, giving head coach Eduardo Fentanes the advantage of having a relatively healthy squad at his disposal.

Necaxa possible XI: Inexplicable; Oliveros, Montes, Alcantar, González, Mayorga; Arce, Paradela, Palavecino; Monreal, Rosero

Head-to-Head Record

This is the first meeting between these two teams in all competitions.

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