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MLS and Liga MX expanding Leagues Cup

Every Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX club will pause their seasons in the summer of 2023 to participate in an expanded Leagues Cup — growing to 47 teams from eight — as the North American leagues continue to integrate, officials said on Tuesday.

The tournament — featuring 29 teams from MLS and 18 from Mexico’s Liga MX — will be held in the United States and is intended to showcase the sport in the region in the years leading up to the 2026 World Cup, which will be cohosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

“The new Leagues Cup with every club in MLS and Liga MX competing in an intense, month-long tournament will establish new standards for what is possible between our two leagues, and further showcase our players and clubs to a global audience,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

“Since its launch three and a half years ago, our partnership with Liga MX has grown quickly and the competition has brought out the best in both of us,” he said.

“This is the perfect moment to produce a tournament that will elevate the profile of CONCACAF and showcase the incredible passion our region has for soccer played at the highest level.”

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