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2025 Leagues Cup: 36 Teams Vie for Glory!

7/30/2025

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Leagues Cup Excitement

Get ready for the thrilling 2025 Leagues Cup, kicking off on July 29 and running through August 31! With 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX battling it out in an exciting new format that highlights interleague rivalries, the stakes are high. The top three teams will earn coveted spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, intensifying the competition like never before!

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RSL Prepares Challenge

Real Salt Lake (RSL) is gearing up for an exciting challenge in the 2025 Leagues Cup, kicking off against Club América on July 31. With 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX participating, this revamped tournament promises thrilling interleague action. RSL, riding high on recent victories, looks to make a memorable impact at America First Field.

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Historical Context

The Leagues Cup, launched in 2019, united Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, featuring 16 teams with Club América as the inaugural champion. The tournament's expansion to 36 teams in 2025 reflects the growing popularity of soccer in North America and emphasizes the significance of interleague rivalries, enhancing regional soccer development and competition.

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Leagues Cup Excitement

Get ready for the thrilling 2025 Leagues Cup, kicking off on July 29 and running through August 31! With 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX battling it out in an exciting new format that highlights interleague rivalries, the stakes are high. The top three teams will earn coveted spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, intensifying the competition like never before!

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