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.
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 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.
MLS sets US Open Cup, Leagues Cup and Champions Cup update
Major League Soccer announced the breakdown of its clubs participation in cup competitions for the next two seasons.
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 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,
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 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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