The U.S. Soccer Federation recently unveiled the revised format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup, bringing changes to the structure of the competition. In a departure from previous editions, only eight out of 26 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams will have their first teams participate in the upcoming tournament. This shift marks a significant change
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After completing what can be considered one of the biggest sports deals in American history, Lionel Messi’s transfer to Major League Soccer marked a significant moment for the growth of the sport in the U.S. The Argentine superstar faced a new challenge at Inter Miami CF, with heightened expectations for the upcoming season. Not only
United Soccer League (USL) CEO Paul McDonough expressed strong disappointment with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The ongoing issue has had a significant impact on the USL as well. Since December, when MLS announced that its first teams would
The U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors has greenlit preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup, but with a twist. According to a source close to the USSF who spoke to ESPN, the upcoming tournament is expected to deviate from recent editions. While details are still being finalized, the decision to