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.

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The tournament’s breakneck pace continues for more than a week, with seven match days of at least five games each between July 31 and Aug. 8. This endless summer of soccer won’t conclude until the Aug. 31 Leagues Cup final, after which teams on both sides of the Mexican border will turn their attention back to their respective domestic leagues.