La Leagues Cup: A Tournament for MLS and Liga MX Clubs

Introduction

The Leagues Cup is an official football tournament that brings together clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX.

The first edition was held in July 2019 with great success.

Format

The tournament format has evolved over the years. The current format, which will be used in 2024, features 77 games hosted at stadiums throughout the US and Canada.

The tournament kicks off in July and culminates in a Final match, which will be held on August 21, 2024.

Qualification

MLS and Liga MX clubs qualify for the Leagues Cup based on their performance in their respective leagues.

The top teams from each league earn automatic qualification, while other teams can qualify through playoffs or other competitions.

Prizes

The winner of the Leagues Cup earns a spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions League.

The top three teams also earn berths in the 2025 Concacaf League.

History

The Leagues Cup was first played in 2019 and was won by Cruz Azul of Liga MX.

The 2020 edition of the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021 edition was won by Seattle Sounders FC of MLS.

The 2022 edition was won by LAFC of MLS.

Conclusion

The Leagues Cup is an exciting tournament that brings together the best clubs from MLS and Liga MX.

The tournament has quickly become a popular event for fans of both leagues and is expected to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.