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U.S. MLS Teams to Make Full Return to Open Cup in 2027

Major League Soccer is adjusting its schedule to restore all teams to the Open Cup, addressing long-standing calendar conflicts that previously limited participation.
Previously, the league's calendar was too congested to accommodate the Open Cup, preventing eligible teams from participating fully in the tournament alongside their regular commitments.
Scheduling clashes frequently forced clubs to send reserve squads to the Open Cup rather than their first teams, complicating full league participation in the tournament.
With the schedule adjustment, all eligible Major League Soccer teams will now enter the Open Cup, resolving conflicts that previously impacted tournament participation across the league.
The Open Cup will now run alongside the regular season, allowing teams to compete without previous scheduling conflicts and ensuring consistent league participation in the tournament.

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