Upstart San Diego looks to start their first-ever Leagues Cup tournament on the right foot, as they open up play against Pachuca on Tuesday night.

Leagues Cup is back in 2025 featuring 18 teams from Major League Soccer and every side from Mexico’s Liga MX making up 36 total sides. While the tournament boasts some new features, one thing remains the same this summer: there will be no ties at any stage of the competition.

The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league, Liga MX. It has led to some exciting action, as it gives each league the chance to earn bragging rights, along with the opportunity for clubs to take home a trophy.

Minnesota United vs. Queretaro FC When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Allianz Field Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Weather: 75 degrees, partly sunny, 9 mph south wind What: The third annual

The 2025 Leagues Cup groups are officially set, with 36 clubs – 18 from Liga MX and 18 from MLS – competing in this summer’s World Cup-style tournament. This year’s tournament runs from July 29 to August 31,

América vs Real Salt Lake, 9:30p: This Leagues Cup matchup is interesting: Diego Luna was a key performer for the USMNT at the Gold Cup; Alex Zendejas was left off the Gold Cup roster, but is one of the top players in Liga MX.