Will The US Open Cup Be Cancelled?
Source – Daily Mail The continued elevation of the popularity of soccer in the USA could be at risk following rumors the US Open Cup may face cancellation. It was reported back in December that MLS clubs would not send their teams to the US Open Cup in 2024 and AussieBets.com has learned that the competition is facing up to potentially being scrapped altogether. The United States Soccer Federation has since denied the MLS’ request to let their developmental teams from the MLS Next Pro League represent their clubs instead – and it could threaten the future of the cup. The competition sees the top 26 MLS clubs joined by teams from the second-division USL, other lower-tier teams, and amateur clubs. A total of 99 clubs come together to fight for the cup. Each of the 26 MLS clubs featured in the 2023 US Open Cup, with Houston Dynamo running out as the eventual champions. There are a number of rumours as to why the MLS sides a...