The Leagues Cup is bringing the Mexican and American soccer leagues together for another year — and it got a star-studded team of musicians to sing its anthem. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the Emilio Estefan-produced “Nuestros Colores,” featuring vocals from Mexican star Christian Nodál, Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Panamanian ska band Los Rabanes, Colombian singer Gusi, and Emily Estefan.
“I continue to fulfill my wildest dreams thanks to music,” Nodál tells Rolling Stone. “When Emilio Estefan asked me if I wanted to be part of the official Leagues Cup anthem, I thought he was joking. Thank you, Emilio.”
Starting in July, the new track will introduce each of the Leagues Cup games when they air on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, and be played in stadiums across the United States and Canada. The video for “Nuestros Colores” splices clips of the Estefans, Nodál, Gusi, and Taboo in the studio with visuals of fans and players from both MLS and Liga MX as the stars sing over a trumpet-backed melody.
“I poured my heart into it and I just hope the fans enjoy it. I love them a lot,” he adds.
Estefan tells Rolling Stone that the anthem “reflects the union of many rhythms and a tribute to all the colors of the different countries” represented on the field during the tournament. “It is a message of diversity and unity, and above all, of family, as my daughter Emily is part of it,” Estefan says. “Working with Emily on this song is a dream come true.”
Gusi also shared his excitement for working with an icon like Estefan on “Nuestros Colores” for the soccer tournament. “I have always loved this sport – it has been a significant part of my life,” the “Locos Dementes” singer says. “The song is so cheerful and upbeat and I identify with it deeply.”
Last year, for the Leagues Cup’s inaugural edition, MLS had the boys of Fuerza Régida take on anthem duties with a cumbia track titled “Tiki Taka Toco.” The tournament saw the debut of Lionel Messi with Inter Miami CF, which ended up winning the first edition of the Leagues Cup overall. Messi was also the tourney’s top goalscorer.
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