EL PASO, Texas (April 24, 2025) – As El Paso Locomotive FC continues their run in the U.S. Open Cup, a new tournament is on the horizon for them to set their eyes on. The USL Jägermeister Cup is set to begin this weekend featuring the 38 teams from USL Championship and USL League One.
Los Locos begin Jägermeister Cup play on the road at Texoma FC on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Sherman Bearcat Stadium in Sherman, Texas.
STRUCTURE
This is the second year of the USL Jägermeister Cup after it launched last season in USL League One. The closest comparison to the format of this tournament is the recently launched NBA Cup which also occurs during the regular season.
Teams were geographically split into six groups that feature six or seven teams. Every club will play four matches, two home and two away. These matches have been built into the regular season schedule which has now been condensed from 34 to 30 matches.
The six group winners advance to the knockout round beginning on August 20. The last two spots in that quarterfinal round will be awarded to the highest scoring teams in group play.
MATCH RULES
Unlike regular season matches, Jägermeister Cup matches will not end without a victor. If tied after 90 minutes, the match will go to a penalty shootout which promises more excitement to the tournament.
Points will be awarded as follows:
- Win (3 points)
- Penalty win (2 points)
- Penalty loss (1 point)
- Loss (0 points)
These matches will not count toward regular season standings given the interleague nature of some matchups.
SCHEDULE
Here is El Paso Locomotive FC’s schedule for the Jägermeister Cup in Group Two:
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| April 26 | Texoma FC | Sherman, Texas | 6 pm |
| May 31 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | El Paso, Texas | 7 pm |
| July 19 | Phoenix Rising FC | El Paso, Texas | 7 pm |
| July 26 | Union Omaha | Omaha, Nebraska | 6 pm |
| Not playing: San Antonio FC, New Mexico United | |||
The knockout stage will begin on August 20 with the semifinals on September 10 and the final on October 4. Regular season matches would be made up at later dates if needed.
ADDITIONAL INFO
For the knockout stage, teams will be randomly drawn into Pots A-D which will determine hosting priority. Two teams from the same group cannot face off in the quarterfinal round. A draw will be held for each knockout round.
There will be no caution accumulation across Jägermeister Cup matches. Cautions will also not count against regular season totals.