Upstart San Diego looks to start their first-ever Leagues Cup tournament on the right foot, as they open up play against Pachuca on Tuesday night.

Currently, there has never been a repeat winner of the Leagues Cup. Teams with one title include: Mexico and the United States each claim two titles.

Alexei Dominguez’s two-goal performance and a late-match red card for Anders Dreyer shaped a disappointing Leagues Cup debut for San Diego FC, which lost 3-2 to C.F. Pachuca on Tuesday night at Snapdragon Stadium.

The Leagues Cup, first introduced in 2019, pits the best clubs from Major League Soccer against those from Mexico’s top professional league, Liga MX. It has led to some exciting action, as it gives each league the chance to earn bragging rights, along with the opportunity for clubs to take home a trophy.

Minnesota United vs. Queretaro FC When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Allianz Field Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Weather: 75 degrees, partly sunny, 9 mph south wind What: The third annual

The Leagues Cup featured every team from both leagues in its first two years, but a slimmed-down version is on the agenda for 2025. Liga MX is looking to earn its first Leagues Cup title after Inter Miami won the inaugural version in 2023 and the Columbus Crew lifted the trophy in 2024.

Someday, there may come a time when any coverage of the Leagues Cup, which Minnesota United begins on Wednesday night, doesn’t need to begin with an explanation of the tournament. Given that this year’s edition is the fourth different format in six editions,

CF Montréal entered Leagues Cup 2025 as underdogs, but they’re walking away from Tuesday's opener against star-studded Club León as surprise winners.