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The 2025 Leagues Cup will kick off with reigning champions Columbus Crew facing Toluca and Inter Miami hosting Atlas, according to Tuesday's schedule announcement.

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MLS vs. Liga MX to dominate Leagues Cup lineup

The 2025 edition of the Leagues Cup tournament will return this summer with an altered format for the group stage and knockouts, along with more guaranteed matches between MLS and Liga MX, the competition announced on Thursday.

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MLS doubles first-team presence in U.S. Open Cup

MLS announced the guidelines for their 30 teams that will take part in four North American cup competitions in 2025 and 2026, which will see an increased presence in the U.S. Open Cup.

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Leagues Cup scraps summer MLS, Liga MX break

Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Sunday that the Leagues Cup will adopt a new format in 2025, eliminating the month-long pause for the competition and opting instead for mid-week matches.

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Sources: Despite conflict, Leagues Cup to continue

The Leagues Cup is set to return in 2025 with teams from Liga MX and MLS participating in the month-long tournament during the summer, sources told ESPN.

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Hernández heroics lift Crew to Leagues Cup title

Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández led his team to a dramatic Leagues Cup final victory over LAFC after scoring a brace, including the decisive goal in the 92nd minute.

Leagues Cup Standings

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