The 2025 Leagues Cup will feature 18 Liga MX teams and 18 MLS representatives in a revamped format, including a Phase One group stage with inter-league matchups and a single-elimination quarterfinal stage. The top four teams from each league will advance to the quarterfinals, guaranteeing a minimum of 58 inter-league matches. The championship game will take place on Aug. 31, with the finalists and third-place winner earning a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
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USWNT's Emma Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first loss — for now
Cesar Hernandez is a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com who covered the U.S. women's national soccer team's 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Despite the loss snapping their five consecutive titles, coach Emma Hayes remained focused on the team's development and progress, particularly with younger players gaining valuable experience. Hayes emphasized the importance of building a strong team for the future and refining their game model to compete at the...
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