MLS announces full participation in 2027 US Open Cup
By MLSsoccer staffMajor League Soccer has announced that all 27 of its United States-based clubs will compete in the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the nation’s longest-running soccer competition.Foll...
Major League Soccer (MLS) has confirmed that all 27 of its United States-based clubs will take part in the 2027 US Open Cup. This marks the league's full involvement in the nation's oldest soccer competition. After the initial round, MLS teams will enter the tournament in the Round of 64 during July, with priority in hosting their opening match.
The alignment of MLS clubs' entry with the commencement of the 2027-28 MLS regular season coincides with the league's shift to a summer-to-spring competition calendar. According to MLS rules, each club can field a roster of up to 20 players for the 2027 US Open Cup, including any first-team, MLS NEXT Pro, or academy players.
Nelson Rodriguez, MLS Executive Vice President of Sporting and Matchday, emphasized the significance of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, stating that it offers MLS clubs an opportunity to create a memorable chapter in the tournament's history and potentially secure a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The competition, which MLS has participated in since its inception in 1996, culminates in the Final on December 15. MLS clubs have been consistently victorious in the US Open Cup since 2000.
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