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USLPA to protest against USSF in U.S. Open Cup matches

USL players will wear t-shirts calling for professional standards prior to U.S. Open Cup games Tuesday night, in a coordinated effort to put pressure on the U.S. Soccer amid tense negotiations with the league on a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The USLPA has been engaged in talks with the League office for months, and with no deal near, they have decided to take action.

Vermont-Portland's U.S. Open Cup clash is the perfect hipster derby

Portland Hearts of Pine and Vermont Green are two of New England’s most compelling community-built clubs, and their U.S. Open Cup meeting brings a battle of brands to the pitch.

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

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Where to watch Lionel Messi games on TV & live stream

Everything you need to know about how to watch Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	13	10	2	1	23	10	13	32	W W D W W
2	Flamengo	12	8	2	2	24	10	14	26	W W W W L
3	Fluminense	13	8	2	3	23	16	7	26	W W L D W
4	São Paulo	13	7	2	4	17	11	6	23	W L L W D
5	Athletico Paranaense	13	7	1	5	20	15	5	22	W L W L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

W
W
D
W
W

Flamengo

W
W
W
W
L

Fluminense

W
W
L
D
W

São Paulo

W
L
L
W
D

Athletico Paranaense

W
L
W
L
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Leagues Cup titles?

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.