Who's in, who's out? Leagues Cup 2025 knockout stage

MLSsoccer staff

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

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QUALIFIED FOR KNOCKOUT ROUNDS

MLS (0)

None

LIGA MX (1)

Toluca

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Duration 3:28

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 FC
CF Monterrey
Querétaro FC
Santos Laguna

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Who's in, who's out? Leagues Cup 2025 knockout stage

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