MLS and Liga MX release 2023 Leagues Cup details

The competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX is about to ramp up. On Thursday, the two leagues, with Concacaf, unveiled their important competition details, including dates, format and hosting process for the inaugural edition of the historic and highly-anticipated Leagues Cup 2023.

Starting next summer, MLS and LIGA MX will pause their respective league seasons, and all 47 first division clubs in Canada, Mexico and the United States will compete in the World Cup-style tournament.

This announcement sets the stage for the annual, month-long competition that will crown the winner between MLS and LIGA MX. The champion, as well as the second and third place finishers will qualify for…