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- All 27 U.S. MLS clubs will enter the 2027 U.S. Open Cup.
- The clubs join at the Round of 64 in July 2027.
- Prize money for the tournament rose to $1 million in 2025, double the previous amount.
- CBS secured media rights for the Open Cup for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
- MLS withdrew its top teams in December 2023, citing schedule congestion and limited broadcast and revenue control.
