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 is hoping that more competitions, especially for young players, will onhelp boost the progression of the players and the ...

All 30 Major League Soccer teams will compete in at least one, but no more than two North American competitions during the ...

The Open Cup is undergoing changes for 2025 and 2026 but the long-term future of the tournament remains unclear.