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sports1 year ago

"2024 U.S. Open Cup: 8 MLS Teams Set to Compete, Including Inter Miami and Messi's Absence"

U.S. Soccer and MLS have announced that eight MLS teams and 11 MLS Next Pro teams will participate in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, with increased financial incentives and travel reimbursements for participating teams. The tournament will also include lower division teams from USL and NISA. The format will feature 32 amateur clubs and 32 professional teams in the first round, with the winners advancing to subsequent rounds. MLS and U.S. Soccer are working together to enhance the tournament and grow soccer in the country, while USL clubs are committed to participating and treating the tournament with respect.

via The Athletic|
#mls#mls-next-pro#sports
sports1 year ago

"MLS Criticized for Handling of U.S. Open Cup Dispute"

The United Soccer League (USL) CEO expressed disappointment with the handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which has caused uncertainty for the tournament's future. The issue arose when MLS announced its first teams wouldn't participate, leading to concerns about the impact on USL teams and the tournament's financial viability. The U.S. Soccer Federation's decision-making process and MLS' scheduling challenges have contributed to the ongoing disagreement, with the exact format for the 2024 tournament yet to be determined.

via ESPN|
#dispute#mls#soccer
sports1 year ago

"USL President Expresses Disappointment Over MLS Handling of US Open Cup Dispute"

The 2024 U.S. Open Cup is set to proceed with potential limited MLS participation, causing disappointment among USL clubs and their president, Paul McDonough, who felt blindsided by the uncertainty and lack of leadership from U.S. Soccer. The tournament, which typically includes around 100 men's professional, semi-pro, and amateur clubs, has been marred by a power struggle and financial concerns, leading to potential changes in MLS involvement and the possibility of some USL teams choosing not to participate.

via Yahoo Sports|
#mls#sports#tournament
sports2 years ago

"Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: A Contender for Championship Glory?"

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds, a Class AAA soccer team, are becoming a phenomenon, selling out five of their six home games this season and making it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. The team is currently second in the Eastern Conference of the USL Championship league and has won six straight games. While the USL's single-elimination playoff format makes it difficult to predict if the Riverhounds will win a championship, the team has become a first-class organization and a perennial playoff team under owner Tuffy Shallenberger and coach Bob Lilley.

via TribLIVE|
#championship#riverhounds#soccer
sports2 years ago

USL to Launch Women's Pro Soccer League with Tim Tebow as Team Owner.

The USL Super League has announced plans to launch a women's professional league in 2024, with the intention of applying for Division I sanctioning by Sept. 1, 2023. The league hopes to launch with 10-12 teams, with eight initial markets already announced and four more to join in subsequent seasons. The league will differentiate itself from the NWSL by conforming to the international calendar and not having a college draft. Tim Tebow is among the planned team owners.

via The Athletic|
#division-i#nwsl#sports