The field for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup has been confirmed after ten MLS clubs were included in the expanded 27-team tournament during Wednesday's live draw.
Round one: MLS matches
Eight MLS clubs will enter the first round, which begins on February 6th.
- Philadelphia Union against Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica)
- New England Revolution vs. CA Independiente (Panama)
- Houston Dynamo FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Tigres UANL (Mexico)
- Orlando City SC vs. Cavalry FC (Canada)
- FC Cincinnati against Cavalier FC (Jamaica)
- Nashville SC vs. Moca FC (Dominican Republic)
Round of 16: MLS matches
Columbus (winner of the 2023 MLS Cup) and Miami (winner of the 2023 League Cup) have an automatic bye to the round of 16, which begins as early as March 5th.
- Columbus crew vs. winner of Houston Dynamo FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC
- Inter Miami CF vs. winner of Nashville SC vs. Moca FC (Dominican Republic)
How teams qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup
Time schedule
The tournament features two-legged encounters in the first four rounds. The winner of the individual match will receive a place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, prize money and regional bragging rights.
- Round one: 6th–8th February (Week 1), 13-15 February (Week 2), 20-22 February (week 3) and 27-29. February (week 4)
- Round of 16: 5th–7th March (first legs) and 12-14. March (second legs)
- Quarterfinals: 2nd–4th April (first legs) and 9th-11th April (second legs)
- Semifinals: April 23rd to 25th (first legs) and April 30th to May 2nd (second legs)
- Final: June 2nd (single match)
Opponent
- Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica)
- Play-in winner of the 2023 Central American Cup
How Philadelphia qualified
- Third place in the 2023 League Cup
Winner announces (round of 16)
Brief outlook
Philadelphia defeated Saprissa by an aggregate score of 5-0 on their way to the 2021 CCC semifinals, where they ultimately lost to Mexican giants Club América. They also reached the 2023 CCC semifinals, but fell in the rematch of their 2022 MLS Cup showdown against LAFC.
Opponent
- CA Independiente (Panama)
- Semi-finalist of the 2023 Central American Cup
How New England qualified
- Second best in the 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield standings
Winner announces (round of 16)
- LD Alajuelense (Costa Rica)
Brief outlook
New England secured the 10th and final MLS spot in the competition because Columbus won the MLS Cup and cannot hold two spots. The how doesn't matter much for the Revs as they hope to overcome their bitter PK loss at Mexico's Pumas UNAM in the 2022 quarterfinals.
Opponent
- St. Louis CITY SC (USA)
- 2023 MLS Western Conference winners
How Houston qualified
Winner announces (round of 16)
Brief outlook
Head coach Ben Olsen's team, which has just reached the semifinals of the Western Conference, faces a familiar MLS opponent in St. Louis. The Dynamo, led by Mexican midfielder Héctor Herrera, will be hoping to go one step further than when their teams reached the CCC semi-finals in 2007 and 2008.
Opponent
- Houston Dynamo FC (USA)
- Winner of the 2023 US Open Cup
How St. Louis qualified
- 2023 MLS Western Conference winners
Winner announces (round of 16)
Brief outlook
St. Louis' dream expansion season gave them their CCC debut in 2024 and led the Western Conference with 56 points (17W-12L-5D). Led by striker João Klauss, midfielder Eduard Löwen and goalkeeper Roman Bürki, the challenge is to consistently maintain the standard every year.
Opponent
- Tigres UANL (Mexico)
- Champions of the Liga MX Clausura 2022-23
How Vancouver qualified
- 2023 Canadian Championship winners
Winner announces (round of 16)
- Orlando City SC (USA) or Cavalry FC (Canada)
Brief outlook
Vancouver, which boasts a one-two punch of Ryan Gauld and Brian White in attack, pushed Tigres to the brink in the Round of 32 of the 2023 League Cup but fell short on PKs after a 1-1 draw. The Whitecaps, now participating in the CCC for the second year in a row under head coach Vanni Sartini, also lost to the Mexican giants in the 2017 CCC semifinals.
Opponent
- Cavalry FC (Canada)
- 2023 CPL Shield winners
How Orlando qualified
- Second best in the 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield standings
Winner announces (round of 16)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Canada) or Tigres UANL (Mexico)
Brief outlook
Orlando is considered the favorite after posting the second-best record in the 2023 MLS regular season (63 points; 18W-7L-9D). And they have CCC experience, only losing to Tigres on an away goals tiebreaker in the first round last year. With stars like Pedro Gallese and Facundo Torres, the Lions could go far.
Opponent
- Cavalier FC (Jamaica)
- Runner-up at the 2023 Caribbean Cup
How Cincinnati qualified
- Winner of the 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield
Winner announces (round of 16)
- CF Monterrey (Mexico) or Comunicaciones (Guatemala)
Brief outlook
FC Cincinnati failed to win the MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield in 2023, but MLS's second CCC winner in the modern era would be a more than good consolation prize. That North Star guides 2023 Landon Donovan MLS MVP Luciano Acosta and his Orange & Blue teammates.
Opponent
- Moca FC (Dominican Republic)
- Third place at the Caribbean Cup 2023
How Nashville qualified
- Second in the 2023 League Cup
Winner announces (round of 16)
Brief outlook
Does anyone have the final second leg of the 2023 League Cup? This matchup would be in store for Nashville if Moca's CCC debut were, as expected, short. And it gives Hany Mukhtar, Walker Zimmerman and Sam Surridge extra motivation after narrowly missing out on the title at GEODIS Park on August 19.
