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US Open Cup lives on ...barely: Held hostage by a competition that SUM markets- but it's not Leagues Cup

US Open Cup lives on ...barely: Held hostage by a competition that SUM markets- but it's not Leagues Cup

Don't just blame the Leagues Cup. It's deeper than that.

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Kartik Krishnaiyer
Mar 03, 2024
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A saga which began in mid-December was put to bed to Friday to an extent, but the solution will create lingering questions and animosity for months if not years to come.

US Soccer has forced *some* MLS participation in the US Open Cup. While the common narrative is that Leagues Cup is the culprit, let’s focus on the CONCACAF Champions Cup , League, Cup, …

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