"2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: MLS Teams and Format Revealed"
The format for the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has been finalized, featuring 96 teams from amateur and professional ranks playing 95 games from March to September. The tournament will include the most matchups ever between amateur and professional teams, with the First Round exclusively featuring such matchups. U.S. Soccer has made its largest-ever investment in the tournament, with new commercial partners and increased financial incentives for participating teams. The schedule includes rounds from March to September, with the winner earning $300,000 in prize money and a berth in the 2025 Concacaf Champions League.