#LeaguesCup 2025 format is out. It's a lot.
Each participating team will be drawn into a group of six (3 MLS, 3 LMX)
Each team will play the 3 teams from the other country in the group
Reg win: 3 pts, Shootout win: 2 pts Reg Draw 1 pt
Top 4 MLS & Top 4 LMX teams to knockout, as below
Each participating team will be drawn into a group of six (3 MLS, 3 LMX)
Each team will play the 3 teams from the other country in the group
Reg win: 3 pts, Shootout win: 2 pts Reg Draw 1 pt
Top 4 MLS & Top 4 LMX teams to knockout, as below
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I personally love this tourney. I watched some great games this past year.
As you said, it's a format. Yup. It's definitely that. Just like the new Champions League format, it's a new format and the trans will play and hopefully it will be fun and good matchups!
Each regionalized group of six will contain a team from each league AND each tier. (MLS Tier 1, 2, 3, LMX Tier 1, 2, 3).
As I said... it's a lot.
They had a better trophy
If there's money to be made for all involved, it may not be it.
https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/leagues-cup-2025-format-competition-details-what-to-know
All midweek games, no month-long shut downs this year are positives.
-generate revenue
-generate content for Apple TV
-convert a portion of the LMX fan base in the US & Canada into MLS fans
Given attendance continues to grow, it can be argued LC is helping.