U.S. Open Cup revamp to feature just 8 MLS first teams

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The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the format for the 2023-24 U.S. Open Cup on Friday, confirming that only eight of a possible 26 MLS teams will have their first teams participate.

Atlanta United FC, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo FC, LAFC, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC and Sporting Kansas City are the MLS teams that will play with their first teams.

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Eight of the nine MLS teams that qualified for this year's Concacaf Champions Cup will not take part in the U.S. Open Cup in any capacity, with the exception of the defending Open Cup champion Houston Dynamo.

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