2020 Leagues Cup

The 2020 Leagues Cup was planned to be the second edition of the Leagues Cup organized by Major League Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation.[1] The tournament would have featured 16 teams, an increase from the inaugural edition that had eight teams. Cruz Azul won the previous tournament.

2020 Leagues Cup
Tournament details
DatesJuly 21 – September 16 (planned)
Teams16 (from 3[lower-alpha 1] associations)

Major League Soccer announced the cancelation of the tournament on May 19, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Qualification

Draw

The 2020 edition of the Leagues Cup was planned to be the first to use a draw and seeding for participating teams. The initial draw would have matched up an MLS team against a Liga MX team in the Round of 16, while a second draw before the quarterfinals would have allowed for reseeding and adjustments to allow for interleague play.[3][4]

Fixtures

Round of 16
July 21/22 Philadelphia Union v TBD Chester, Pennsylvania
Stadium: Subaru Park
July 21/22 Toronto FC v TBD Toronto, Ontario
Stadium: BMO Field
July 21/22 D.C. United v TBD Washington, D.C.
Stadium: Audi Field
July 21/22 New York Red Bulls v TBD Harrison, New Jersey
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
July 21/22 Real Salt Lake v TBD Sandy, Utah
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
July 21/22 Minnesota United FC v TBD St. Paul, Minnesota
Stadium: Allianz Field
July 21/22 LA Galaxy v TBD Carson, California
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
July 21/22 Portland Timbers v TBD Portland, Oregon
Stadium: Providence Park

Quarterfinals and beyond

The schedule for the final rounds of the tournament was as follows:

  • Quarterfinals: August 4–5
  • Semifinals: August 25–26
  • Final: September 16

Notes
  1. Toronto FC is a member of the Canadian Soccer Association; however, their method of qualification for this competition is through the U.S.-sanctioned Major League Soccer.

References
  1. Sigal, Jonathan (July 18, 2019). "Leagues Cup expands to 16 teams in 2020 with new qualification format". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  2. "MLS All-Star Game, Leagues Cup and Campeones Cup canceled for 2020" (Press release). Major League Soccer. May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. "2020 Leagues Cup details released: MLS and Liga MX clubs, dates and format unveiled". MLSsoccer.com. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  4. Arnold, Jon (February 20, 2020). "Leagues Cup introducing draw in expanded edition of second tournament". Goal.com. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
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