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

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.
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:
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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.
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 2025 US Open Cup
As part of the qualification criteria for official North American cup competitions during the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the 2025 US Open Cup will feature 16 MLS teams and 10 MLS NEXT Pro teams.
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 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.
MLS announces revamped North American cup criteria for all 30 teams
Major League Soccer has revamped its qualification criteria for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, capping the number of North American cup competitions all 30 of its franchises can compete in. Clubs will be allowed to play in no more than two North American cup tournaments during the MLS season,
MLS confirms all 30 teams will compete in North American competitions in 2025, with new rules for CONCACAF Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup and Canadian Championship participation
However, due to the Vancouver Whitecaps' participation in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and the Canadian Championship, MLS expansion side San Diego FC will take their spot in th
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