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.
Which clubs are in Central 4:
The group will consist of Nashville Soccer Club, Toluca, and Colorado Rapids.
When will Central 4 play their matches?
Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids - GEODIS Park | July 23 | 6:30MX-8:30ET
Nashville SC vs. Toluca - GEODIS Park | July 27 | 6:30MX-8:30ET
Toluca vs. Colorado Rapids - Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | July 31 | 7:30MX-9:30ET
Which are the footballers to follow in the teams of the Central 4 group?
Colorado: Kevin Cabral, Lalas Abubakar, and Cole Bassett
Nashville: Hany Mukhtar, Fafà Picault and Walker Zimmerman
Toluca: Maximiliano Araújo, Robert Morales, and Tiago Volpi
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
