In a significant shift for North American soccer, Liga MX president Mikel Arriola announced a new format for the Leagues Cup, set to take effect in 2025. This change will transform how the tournament operates, moving away from the traditional month-long summer interruption that has characterized past editions. Instead, the tournament will incorporate mid-week matches,
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The Leagues Cup, a prominent soccer tournament that showcases the rivalry between Liga MX and Major League Soccer (MLS), is poised for its much-anticipated return in 2025. Set against the backdrop of a summer full of international soccer events, the competition promises to captivate fans and present unique challenges for organizing bodies. With teams gearing
In a stunning performance, Columbus Crew’s Cucho Hernández led his team to a thrilling victory over LAFC in the Leagues Cup final. The star player scored two crucial goals, including the game-winner in the 92nd minute, to secure a 3-1 win and claim the trophy. This victory marked the second consecutive final defeat for LAFC
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, LAFC and Columbus Crew secured their spots in the Leagues Cup final. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 MLS Cup final, where the Crew emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over LAFC. Diego Rossi once again proved to be a
LAFC head coach Steven Cherundolo has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will finally be making his debut for the MLS team in the upcoming Leagues Cup match against the San Jose Earthquakes. This comes after LAFC secured Giroud on a free transfer in April, with the forward officially joining the team on August 1st following his
Inter Miami is gearing up for a crucial showdown against Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL in their quest to secure the top spot in the 2024 Leagues Cup Group N. Both teams have already booked their tickets to the next round of the tournament after impressive victories over Puebla. However, the seeding for the next
The recent decision to relocate the Leagues Cup match between D.C. United and Santos Laguna from Audi Field to Subaru Park has brought to light the importance of maintaining high-quality playing surfaces in soccer. The move was made in response to concerns regarding the condition of the pitch at Audi Field, with the safety and
Inter Miami CF has recently announced the extension of winger Robert Taylor’s contract through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with a potential club option for 2027. Taylor, who originally joined the team in 2022 from SK Brann, has become a vital part of the Miami squad. With 100 appearances under his belt, Taylor has
Inter Miami defender Sergio Busquets and Club León’s Andrés Guardado have both voiced their support for the Leagues Cup format that skips extra time in favor of a penalty shootout to decide tied matches. Both players highlighted the benefits of this rule, particularly in terms of allowing players to consistently perform well despite the demanding