Like the expanded format of Leagues Cup, this CCL event may be expanding to build interest in the three nation World Cup hosted by a trio of region members, USA, Mexico & Canada.

Here, it now grows to 27 teams as 22 join the Opening Round, the balance in the Round of 16. The latter group will consist of MLS, Liga MX & CPL top teams, joined by Lamar Hunt US Open Cup  and Canadian Championship winners.