The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league, Liga MX. It has led to some exciting action, as it gives each league the chance to earn bragging rights, along with the opportunity for clubs to take home a trophy.

Currently, there has never been a repeat winner of the Leagues Cup. Teams with one title include: Mexico and the United States each claim two titles.

Alexei Dominguez’s two-goal performance and a late-match red card for Anders Dreyer shaped a disappointing Leagues Cup debut for San Diego FC, which lost 3-2 to C.F. Pachuca on Tuesday night at Snapdragon Stadium.

Upstart San Diego looks to start their first-ever Leagues Cup tournament on the right foot, as they open up play against Pachuca on Tuesday night.

During Phase One of Leagues Cup 2025, MLS and LIGA MX teams will have to finish top four in their league-specific table to earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

The Leagues Cup returns for another year in the United States, but with another change in comparison to other editions. 18 MLS teams and 18 Liga MX teams will