Regional Tiers: Clubs will be divided evenly into two regions of 18 teams each: Eastern and Western.
The Leagues Cup Organizing Committee determined regional assignments based on Leagues Cup Ranking and geographical considerations. Within each region, the 18 teams will be sorted into three tiers:
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• Tier 1: Teams ranked 1-3 from each league
• Tier 2: Teams ranked 4-6 from each league
• Tier 3: Teams ranked 7-9 from each league
Six sets will be formed to facilitate Phase One play, three sets in the East and three sets in the West. Each set will include six clubs: one MLS club and one LIGA MX club from each of the Tiers( Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).