NYCFC will play in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. The tournament will be slightly different to take the World Cup into account. What should fans know?
On Thursday, New York City FC was announced to be one of the 16 Major League Soccer teams that will participate in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. Like last year, teams not in the CONCACAF Champions Cup or Leagues Cup will play in the country's oldest soccer tournament. Then, the top-ranked teams based on the Supporters' Shield standings that are also in the Leagues Cup but not the Champions Cup will play in the U.