Cruz Azul held its Campeones Cup Legacy Project on August 26, a six-month social initiative aimed at youth in Mexico City. The program, first reported by leaguescup.com, brought together over 50 participants at the club's training facilities in the capital.
The project was conducted in partnership with local organizations Casa Unnido, Fundación JMA, and Asociación Quetz. The youths, from under-resourced communities in the region, were supplied with soccer equipment, clothing, lunches, and hydration bottles. The event saw attendance from first-team players Andrés Montaño, Andrés Gudiño, Jorge Rodarte, Alan Montes, and Gabriel Fernández. Sporting Director Ivan Alonso and Head Coach Joel Huiqui were also present, alongside representatives from all participating associations.
How does this project fit into the current season?
This community outreach comes during a busy period for the team. Cruz Azul, the reigning Liga MX Campeón de Campeones winner, is preparing to face Inter Miami CF in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup on September 16. The match will be hosted at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, broadcast globally on Apple TV and on Imagen TV in Mexico. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com.
Domestically, the team is looking to solidify its Liga MX campaign. They currently sit 10th in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, having won 3 and lost 3. Their latest result was a 1-3 away win against Necaxa on August 29, which snapped a four-game losing streak. The team has scored 11 goals and conceded 11, resulting in a zero goal difference.
Who was missing from the event?
While the first-team squad was well-represented at the community event, the team is dealing with significant absences on the pitch. Players Amaury Morales and Gonzalo Piovi are currently sidelined with injuries, a situation the coaching staff must manage ahead of upcoming fixtures. You can check the full squad status on our dedicated page.
Cruz Azul's next test is a home match against 17th-placed Santos Laguna on September 7. This game is a key opportunity to earn points and close the 7-point gap to league leaders Club America.
What's next for the club after this project?
As Cruz Azul continues its six-month social program, Inter Miami CF will conduct its own Campeones Cup Legacy Project in Miami. The immediate focus for the Mexican side, however, is on-field performance. The blend of community engagement and sporting objectives defines this period for the club.
The team seeks consistency after an uneven start to the season, reflected in their recent form of 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. The victory over Necaxa provided a needed boost of confidence. The upcoming fixtures schedule includes decisive clashes in both domestic league and international competition, beginning with the match against Santos Laguna.
