
United Soccer League (USL) CEO expressed disappointment at the U.S. Soccer Federation's handling of a dispute involving MLS and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which is having a ripple effect on the USL. The future of the Open Cup, which dates back to 1914, has been in doubt since MLS announced that its first teams wouldn't participate, with teams from MLS Next Pro taking their place.
A majority of the USL's 47 teams across three divisions are expected to participate in the tournament, with individual teams having the final decision on participation. The CEO aims to provide clarity to the USSF regarding the number of USL participants.