Columbus Crew secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Mexican side Puebla in a Leagues Cup group stage match played on August 2, 2025. The Major League Soccer representatives took control early at Lower.com Field, with a first-half brace from their star forward putting them in a dominant position. Puebla managed to pull a goal back shortly after halftime to create some tension, but the Crew sealed the three points with a well-worked team goal in the final quarter of the match. This result gave Columbus a strong start in the tournament, putting them in a favorable position to advance to the knockout rounds from their group. The match highlighted the Crew's effective high-press and clinical finishing, which proved too much for a Puebla side that struggled to contain the home team's attacking waves.