Necaxa produced a strong performance to defeat Atlanta United 3-1 in a Leagues Cup group stage match on July 31, 2025. The Mexican side outplayed their MLS opponents to claim a decisive victory in the inter-league competition. Necaxa took an early lead and controlled much of the tempo, adding a second goal to put themselves in a commanding position. Atlanta United managed to pull a goal back to create some tension, but Necaxa sealed the win with a late third goal. This result gives Necaxa a fantastic chance to progress from the group, while Atlanta United's path to the knockout rounds now looks much more difficult.