Minnesota United fell 1–2 to FC Juarez in a Leagues Cup group-stage encounter on 5 August, despite controlling possession with 58 per cent and recording 11 shots. The hosts, set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, managed only four shots on target and saw their goalkeeper save just one of three efforts faced, a 33 per cent save rate that proved costly. Tomas Chancalay's single goal proved insufficient as Juarez's 4-2-3-1 setup proved more clinical in front of goal; the visitors faced four shots on target and their goalkeeper saved three, posting an impressive 75 per cent save rate. Despite matching Minnesota's 11 shots, Juarez converted their limited opportunities more effectively, with only three shots on target needed to secure the win. The defeat leaves Minnesota needing results in their remaining group matches.