Cruz Azul will play away from home, but once again will count on the support of thousands of fans. The fans of the Machine gathered in Times Square, one of the most iconic places in New York, before the match against New York City FC in the Leagues Cup 2026. The blue colors took over the New York streets while the Cruz Azul fans gathered to cheer on the team before their next commitment. The presence of the cement supporters anticipates another possible “invasion” when the Machine will jump onto the Red Bull Arena pitch.
Cruz Azul fans take Times Square
The Cruz Azul fandom has demonstrated on several occasions its ability to accompany the team outside of Mexico and this time New York was the scene of a new blue concentration. Thousands of fans gathered in Times Square, where they showed t-shirts, flags and the colors of the La Noria team. Now, it is expected that a good part of those fans will also move to the Red Bull Arena for the match against New York City FC. The Machine could feel practically like home in the stands despite disputing the commitment in US territory.
Cruz Azul will face New York City FC for the first time
New York City FC will also arrive motivated after starting the tournament with a victory. The MLS team defeated 2-0 Santos Laguna in the Red Bull Arena and will seek to maintain their good moment in front of the Machine with the support of their fans. The match will also have a historical component, as it will be the first time that Cruz Azul and New York City FC will meet officially. The US franchise was founded in 2015 and, despite its short history, has already conquered the MLS Cup in 2021.
Cruz Azul will arrive at the match after starting their participation in the Leagues Cup with a 0-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. The Mexican team was one of the six representatives of the Liga MX who managed to take advantage during the first round of the tournament. The Machine is currently in sixth place in the Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 3 games. They are one point behind the leaders, Club América. In their last match, Cruz Azul lost 3-2 to Atlante FC. In their next commitment, they will face Club Tijuana in an away game.
What's next?
The Machine will have to face a strong rival in their next match, but with the support of their fans, they can feel motivated to keep going. The presence of the cement supporters in Times Square is a clear indication that the Machine is ready to face any challenge that comes their way.
