MLS announced its qualification structure for the four tournaments – the Concacaf Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and Canadian Championship – on Tuesday for the next two ...

MLS Cup — Major League Soccer's championship game — pits the winner of the Eastern Conference against the winner of the Western Conference, with the victor receiving the Philip F. Anschutz trophy.

MLS has announced its North American cup competition participation for 2025 and 2026, with an increase in teams featuring in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a decrease in Leagues Cup participation.

The 2025 Leagues Cup will feature 18 of 30 MLS teams and all 18 clubs from LIGA MX, beginning July 29 to the Aug. 31 final. Tournament organizers announced the new format Thursday. At least 94% of ...

That includes the continued participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by MLS lower division teams from MLS Next Pro and a revamped Leagues Cup tournament featuring 18 teams from MLS and 18 ...