Why are only some MLS clubs participating in U.S. Open Cup

Major League Soccer clubs efforted to withdraw from the 2024 U.S. Open Cup entirely, and a compromise has been reached where only some clubs will take part this year, while MLS Next PRO will also be involved.

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The STL SGs Response To the US Open Cup Decision : r/stlouiscitysc

Ben Wright on X: US Soccer has confirmed the format for the 2024

What MLS clubs plan to do when the Open Cup format gets released

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U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round draw: What it means for your MLS team

MLS proves with U.S. Open Cup move it doesn't get soccer tradition

Sporting KC announced as one of eight MLS teams participating in

Messi's Inter Miami to skip U.S. Open Cup, only 8 MLS sides

Messi and Inter to Miss US Open Cup, Only MLS Teams to Compete

Messi won't play in the US Open Cup as MLS only sends eight teams

MLS will participate in U.S. Open Cup, after all

MLS teams won't compete in 2024 U.S. Open Cup, developmental clubs