The Leagues Cup: A New Era for North American Soccer
About the Leagues Cup
The Leagues Cup is an annual club soccer tournament featuring teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX.
The first tournament was held in 2023, with subsequent editions in 2023 and 2024.
Format and Schedule
The Leagues Cup format consists of a group stage followed by a knockout stage:
Group Stage
- Eight MLS teams and eight Liga MX teams are divided into four groups.
- Teams play two group stage matches, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the knockout stage.
- The 2024 Leagues Cup Group Stage will be held from August 3-6.
Knockout Stage
- The eight teams that advance from the group stage compete in a single-elimination knockout tournament.
- The semifinals and final are played over two legs.
Impact on North American Soccer
The Leagues Cup represents a significant milestone for North American soccer:
- It brings together the top teams from the two most prominent soccer leagues in the region.
- It provides a platform for MLS and Liga MX teams to compete against each other on a regular basis.
- It helps to raise the profile of soccer in North America and attract new fans.
