MLS doubles first-team presence in U.S. Open Cup

MLS announces all 30 teams will compete in revamped North American cup competitions in 2025
The Open Cup is undergoing changes for 2025 and 2026 but the long-term future of the tournament remains unclear.
MLS doubles first-team presence in U.S. Open Cup to 16 clubs
MLS announced the guidelines for their 30 teams that will take part in four North American cup competitions in 2025 and 2026, which will see an increased presence in the U.S. Open Cup.
Which MLS clubs are in Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup in 2025? Here's the list
All 30 Major League Soccer teams will compete in at least one, but no more than two North American competitions during the 2025 MLS season.
MLS confirms changes to Open Cup, Leagues Cup participation in 2025
MLS has announced an increase in teams featuring in the U.S. Open Cup and a decrease in Leagues Cup participation for 2025.
Number of MLS teams participating in U.S. Open Cup set to double: Here's what it means for the league
MLS is hoping that more competitions, especially for young players, will onhelp boost the progression of the players and the league
Every MLS team competing in Leagues Cup 2025
As part of the qualification criteria for official North American cup competitions during the 2025 and 2026 seasons, Leagues Cup 2025 will feature:
MLS adjusts cup qualifying criteria, sending Crew to Leagues Cup and Crew 2 to U.S. Open Cup
Major League Soccer finalized which cup competitions its 30 clubs will play in as the league has set new rules for how teams qualify for North American tournaments. For the next two seasons, the league will follow new guidelines as to how clubs will qualify for the Leagues Cup (July 29-Aug.
MLS and U.S. Soccer make progress toward peace over the U.S. Open Cup
The league was publicly critical of the competition in 2023, leading to controversy last year. Things are better now, and ...
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North American cups: Where MLS teams will compete in 2025, qualification criteria
Major League Soccer has announced MLS club qualification criteria for offical North American cup competitions during the 2025 and 2026 seasons, as well as 2025 participants.
🚨 MLS reveals domestic & continental cup entries ahead of 2025 season
MLS has revealed which of it's clubs will be participating in the various domestic and continental club competitions for the ...
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U.S. Open Cup changes seen as progress in MLS, U.S. Soccer dispute
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MLS Season Pass on Apple TV To Move Into a New Studio
The move is part of a renewed, multiyear deal between MLS and IMG that will expand their existing broadcast production ...
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Washington’s Finn Koelle in 10th place after opening round of Southwestern Invitational
Washington sophomore Finn Koelle shot a 1-under 70 to sit in a tie for 10th place after the opening round of the Southwestern Invitational at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Freshman ...
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Crystal Palace striker – on loan at Leicester City – rejects MLS move
Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard has turned down the chance to join Atlanta United, the South London Press understands. The MLS side submitted a £15million offer for the 26-year-old last week, ...