Orlando City will embark on its first international tournament berth on Thursday when the team faces off against Santos Laguna of Liga MX in the first round of the Leagues Cup.
Here’s what you need to know about the tournament, the competitors and what Orlando City would gain with a win:
The Leagues Cup is an intraleague tournament featuring four teams from Liga MX and four teams from MLS.
The MLS sides will host the opening quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the tournament, with a final match held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sept.