Atlanta United will face former manager Gonzalo Pineda in Leagues Cup

Atlanta United will host Necaxa and Atlas, led by former manager Gonzalo Pineda, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and will play Pumas in Orlando in this year’s Leagues Cup.

Atlanta United will host Necaxa on July 30, will play Pumas at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 2 and will host Atlas on Aug. 6.

Kickoff times will be announced.

Leagues Cup will features 36 teams, 18 from MLS and 18 from LIGA MX.

The top four clubs from each league will advance to a single-elimination, knockout round. The quarterfinals are scheduled to be played Aug. 19-20. The semifinals are scheduled for Aug. 26-27. The final is scheduled to be played Aug. 31.

Atlanta United did not advance out of the group stage in the past two Leagues Cups.