MLS continues to generate big news in the last week of January, just days before the start of the 2025 season in February.
In a historic transfer market, teams have made significant investments to strengthen their squads for a highly competitive year, as is the case of New York Red Bulls.
However, one of the most notable news is the confirmation that Toronto FC will only compete in 2 tournaments in this year 2025, concentrating much more on MLS.
San Diego FC, with high expectations for its first season debuting in Leagues Cup and MLS
San Diego FC will make its debut in MLS with high aspirations, and the club’s inclusion in the 2025 Leagues Cup adds even more excitement to its first campaign.
This tournament will bring together the 18 best teams from MLS and Liga MX, facing each other in a competitive format that will take place from July 29 to August 31.
It will be a unique opportunity for San Diego FC to measure itself against the best teams in North America since the beginning of its professional career.
With coach Mikey Varas at the helm, San Diego FC is preparing an intense preseason, putting together a competitive squad to face both the MLS and the Leagues Cup, as reported in this statement on its official website.
Among the most notable signings is that of Mexican Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, who arrives with great expectations after a successful career in Europe.
Lozano is emerging as one of the team’s main figures, ready to make his mark in this debut season.
A tight format: Toronto FC out of the Leagues Cup and San Diego FC in
The decision to include San Diego FC in the Leagues Cup also comes with changes in the participation of other clubs. Toronto FC, one of the historic teams in MLS, will not compete in the Leagues Cup or the US Open Cup this year.
Instead, the Canadian team will focus exclusively on MLS and the Canadian Championship, allowing San Diego FC to participate in the prestigious North American competition.
This adjustment is part of the new format designed to ensure that all 30 MLS teams participate in at least one North American competition, but no more than two.
With this measure, the league seeks to balance the match load and promote greater competitiveness among its clubs.
San Diego FC will face this season with high expectations and great responsibility. Its debut in MLS and the 2025 Leagues Cup marks the beginning of a dream that fans hope to see come true with outstanding performance in both competitions.
