By Canadian Press

Vancouver Whitecaps renew rivalry with Los Angeles FC, this time in League Cup play

Mar 14, 2024 | 7:12 AM

The Vancouver Whitecaps will renew acquaintances with Los Angeles FC, which ended their playoff run last season, in the Leagues Cup this season.

The Whitecaps and LAFC have been drawn in the West Group 7 along with Mexico’s Club Tijuana.

In the East, Toronto FC was placed in Group 6 with the New York Red Bulls and Mexico’s Club Pachuca while CF Montreal finds itself in Group 2 with Orlando City SC and Mexico’s Atletico de San Luis.

The second edition of the Leagues Cup, which runs from July 26 to Aug. 25 features all 18 clubs from Mexico’s Liga MX, and all 29 from Major League Soccer.

The tournament will determine three qualifiers for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup, with the winner of CONCACAF’s elite men’s club competition representing the region at the FIFA Club World Cup.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14, 2024

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