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Leagues Cup scraps mid-summer pause to MLS, Liga MX seasons

^{Published on 2024-12-16 08:05:25 - MSN}
 

• Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Sunday that the Leagues Cup will adopt a new format in 2025, eliminating the month-long pause for the competition and opting instead for mid-week matches.

The Leagues Cup, a tournament involving teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, has decided to eliminate the mid-summer pause in the regular seasons of both leagues starting next year. This change aims to streamline the competition schedule, allowing for a more integrated and continuous flow of matches without the previous interruption. The decision was influenced by the desire to enhance the tournament's competitiveness and viewer engagement, as well as to better manage player fatigue and scheduling conflicts. This adjustment will see the Leagues Cup fully embedded within the regular season calendar, potentially affecting how teams approach their season planning and player rotations.

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