Increased stakes: In addition, it sounds as if Major League Soccer may be set to provide more incentive for its teams to take the Open Cup seriously.
"The league is likely to attach a prize to winning the tournament this time," said Lagerway. "They’ve indicated that they're behind it and think it’s important, and I think it’s important to our organization."
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