Talk:2024 U.S. Open Cup

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With the listed teams entering in the rounds as listed, this tournament is impossible.

Just letting everyone know that with the current teams listed as they are, this tournament is impossible.

9 MLS teams listed in the Round of 32, 23 winners from Third Round to equal 32 teams.
23 times 2 is 46 teams in Third Round. 17 are MLS teams, leaving 29 winners from the Second Round
29 times 2 is 58 teams in Second Round. It says TBD, but list 46 total teams entering in the Second Round. That leaves only room for 12 winners of the First Round.
12 winners from the first round means it must be 24 teams in the First Round, yet 32 teams are listed (and announced by US Soccer, which is a contradiction)

So this tournament is impossible. I recommend removing the 2nd and 3rd division teams listed until officially announced. It also hasn't been confirmed for 2024 what round anyone is entering besides the 32 Open Division teams in the First Round and the 9 CCC participants from MLS entering in the Round of 32.

Things that still could happen, but haven't been officially announced yet:

More MLS teams entering in the Round of 32. It was only stated that those 9 are, but nobody has said that's the final number.
What round the Division 2 and Division 3 teams are entering. Basing it off last year's format is bad practice as this tournament is changing yearly. More than likely, the Division 3 teams will have to enter in the first round.

Sportzfrk99 (talk) 15:39, 15 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Well seeing as MLS teams are reportedly not participating in the tournament at all this year, I would say things are very much up in the air right now. We should definitely be sticking with what reliable sources are reporting, although the tournament may very well be in for some big changes. Jay eyem (talk) 23:16, 15 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

MLS participation

So until we get some more details on what is happening with MLS teams, I am going to propose that we leave in the table and map as is and hopefully US Soccer gives us more clarity on the situation. It's still not 100% clear on if Next Pro teams will be competing under their own name (e.g. Columbus Crew 2) or under their MLS team name (e.g. Columbus Crew). Would like to make those change all at once until sources are clear on the matter. Jay eyem (talk) 07:32, 16 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]