Moca, New England Revolution complete Champions Cup field
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Moca, New England Revolution complete Champions Cup field

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MIAMI, Florida – The 27-team field for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup is complete.

By virtue of the 2-1 victory for the Columbus Crew against Los Angeles FC in the 2023 MLS Cup Final, the New England Revolution have qualified for the 2024 Champions Cup. The Revolution finished as the sixth-place team in the MLS Supporters Shield standings.

The victory for Columbus also means that the Crew will begin the 2024 Champions Cup in the Round of 16. New England will begin in Round One.

Moca FC of the Dominican Republic have also qualified for the 2024 Champions Cup after defeating Harbour View of Jamaica 3-2 on aggregate in the Third-Place Series of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup. It will be Moca’s debut in the Champions Cup. They will begin in Round One.

Here is the full list of teams qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup

MEXICO

Pachuca

Five-time Concacaf champions Pachuca are back in the tournament for a second straight season after qualifying directly to the Round of 16 as 2022 Liga MX Apertura champions with the highest aggregate regular season points. Pachuca were Concacaf Champions Cup winners in 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009-10 and 2016-17.

Toluca

As 2022 Liga MX Apertura runners-up, Toluca have qualified for their first Concacaf Champions Cup since the 2019 edition. Toluca were winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1968 and 2003 and runners-up in 2013-14. They will begin in Round One.

Club America

Club America qualified for the 2024 Champions Cup as one of the next best two clubs in the 2022-23 Liga MX aggregate table. No team is more decorated in the Concacaf region than seven-time champions Club America. They will start in Round One.

Monterrey

Monterrey qualified for the 2024 Champions Cup as one of the next best two clubs in the 2022-23 Liga MX aggregate table. Monterrey return to Concacaf play for a seventh time and are five-time Concacaf Champions Cup champions. They will begin in Round One.

Chivas

Chivas return to the Concacaf Champions Cup for the first time since their last title conquest in 2018 after qualifying as 2023 Liga MX Clausura runners-up. The Guadalajara-based club were also the very first Concacaf club champions in 1962, while finishing as runners-up in 1963 and 2007. They will start in Round One.

Tigres

Tigres will appear in the Concacaf Champions Cup for an eighth time and will attempt to win their first title since 2020 after qualifying as 2023 Liga MX Clausura champions. Tigres have appeared in four Champions Cup finals overall. They will start in Round One.

UNITED STATES 

Inter Miami

Inter Miami have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as the champion of 2023 Leagues Cup. Inter Miami will begin the tournament in the Round of 16. It marks the first ever Concacaf Champions Cup qualification for Inter Miami.

Nashville SC

Nashville SC have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as the 2023 Leagues Cup runners-up. Nashville SC will begin the tournament in Round One. It marks the first ever Concacaf Champions Cup qualification for Nashville SC.

Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as the Third-Place finisher in the 2023 Leagues Cup. The Union will begin the tournament in Round One. It marks the third Concacaf Champions Cup qualification for the Union.

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as champions of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup. They will start the tournament in Round One.

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as the 2023 MLS Supporters Shield winners. It is FC Cincinnati’s first ever Champions Cup qualification. They will begin in Round One.

St. Louis City SC

St. Louis City SC have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup by virtue of a first-place finish in the 2023 MLS Western Conference regular season. It is the first ever Champions Cup berth for St. Louis City SC. They will start in Round One.

Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup by finishing as the second-place team in the Supporters Shield standings. It is the second Champions Cup appearance for Orlando City. They will begin in Round One.

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as 2023 MLS Cup winners. It will be the fifth appearance for the Columbus Crew in the Champions Cup. The Crew will start the competition in the Round of 16.

New England Revolution

The New England Revolution have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup by finishing as the sixth-place team in the Supporters Shield standings. New England will start the tournament in Round One. The Revolution made their Champions Cup debut in 2003.

CANADA

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup by virtue of winning the 2023 Canadian Championship. It will mark Vancouver’s fourth appearance in the Champions Cup, with their best finish coming in the 2016-17 edition as semifinalists. They will begin in Round One.

Cavalry FC

Cavalry have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as the regular season champions of the 2023 Canadian Premier League. It will be Cavalry’s first ever appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup. They will start in Round One.

Forge FC

Forge FC have qualified for the 2024 Champions Cup by virtue of being 2023 CPL champions. It is Forge’s second appearance in the Champions Cup and their first since 2022. They will begin in Round One.

COSTA RICA

Herediano

Herediano have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup after finishing as 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup semifinalists. Herediano will compete in their 16th Champions Cup and their first since the 2019 edition. They will begin in Round One.

Alajuelense

Alajuelense have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as champions of the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup. The two-time Concacaf champions return to the Champions Cup for a 27th occasion and will begin in the Round of 16.

Saprissa

Three-time Concacaf champions Saprissa have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as one of the two winners of the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Play-In. Saprissa are making their first Champions Cup appearance since 2022 and their 37th overall. They will begin in Round One.

PANAMA

Independiente

Independiente have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup semifinalists. Independiente will participate in the Champions Cup for the second time. They will start in Round One.

NICARAGUA

Real Esteli

Real Esteli have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as runners-up of the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup. Real Esteli will make their 12th appearance in the Champions Cup and their first since 2021. They will start in Round One.

GUATEMALA

Comunicaciones

Guatemalan side Comunicaciones have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as one of the two 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Play-In winners. This will be the 28th Champions Cup appearance for Comunicaciones and their first since 2022. They will start in Round One.

JAMAICA

Cavalier

Jamaican side Cavalier have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as runners-up of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup. This will be the first ever Champions Cup appearance for Cavalier. They will start in Round One.

SURINAME

Robinhood

Robinhood have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as champions of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup. Robinhood are five-time runners-up of the Champions Cup and will be making their 14th appearance overall and first since 1994. They will start in the Round of 16.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Moca FC

Moca have qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup as winners of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Third-Place series. Moca will be making their Concacaf Champions Cup debut. They will begin the tournament in Round One.