The 2023 edition of the Leagues Cup begins Friday, July 21, and runs through to the final on August 19. And for the first time in the event’s history, all 47 clubs in MLS and Liga MX will be participating.
The group stage includes 45 teams divided into 15 groups of three. The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 32. The defending champions of MLS and Liga MX, Los Angeles Football Club and Club Pachuca, earn automatic entry into the Round of 32 and do not play in the group stage.
The first, second, and third-place teams will secure berths in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions League. Whichever club wins the tournament will automatically advance to the CCL Round of 16.
How is the Central 3 group made up?
The group will feature Chivas Guadalajara, FC Cincinnati and Sporting Kansas City.
When are the Central 3 group fixtures?
FC Cincinnati vs. Sporting Kansas City - TQL Stadium | July 23 | 5:30MX-7:30ET
Chivas vs. Cincinnati - TQL Stadium | July 27 | 6:00MX-8:00ET
Chivas vs. Sporting Kansas City - Children’s Mercy Park | July 31 | 8:00MX-10:00ET
Who are the footballers to follow in the Central 3 group?
Chivas Guadalajara: Victor Guzmán, Antonio Briseño and Fernando Beltrán
FC Cincinnati: Brandon Vazquez, Luciano Acosta and Ray Gaddis
Sporting Kansas City: Daniel Salloi, Alan Pulido and Johnny Russell
How were the groups formed in the 2023 Leagues Cup?
MLS clubs ranked 2-16 based on the Supporters’ Shield Table were each placed into a group. Liga MX clubs ranked 2-16 based on the 2022 aggregate table were placed into groups in reverse order. So the No. 2 MLS club was paired with the No. 16 Liga MX club. The remaining teams (13 MLS, and 2 Liga MX) were drawn into groups based on geography.
When will the rounds of the 2023 Leagues Cup be played?
Group stage: July 21-31
Round of 32: August 2-4
Round of 16: August 6-8
Quarterfinals: August 11-12
Semifinals: August 15
Final: August 19
