During Phase One of Leagues Cup 2025, MLS and LIGA MX teams reach the knockout stage if they finish top four in their league-specific table.
This year's tournament features 36 clubs competing – 18 select MLS teams and all 18 LIGA MX sides. As part of the new format, Phase One sees every club play three matches against three opponents from the opposite league.
The following teams have qualified for (or been eliminated) from the knockout rounds, which begin Aug. 19-20 with quarterfinals.
UPDATED AS OF: Aug. 5, 2025
QUALIFIED FOR KNOCKOUT ROUNDS
MLS
- None
LIGA MX
- Toluca
ELIMINATED FROM TOURNAMENT
MLS (6)
- Atlanta United
- Charlotte FC
- Houston Dynamo FC
- CF Montréal
- New York City FC
- San Diego FC
LIGA MX (10)
- Club América
- Atlas FC
- Atlético de San Luis
- Chivas de Guadalajara
- Club Léon
- Cruz Azul
- Mazatlán
- CF Monterrey
- Quéretaro FC
- Santos Laguna
