The announcement also hinted that the tournament could be a precursor to a promotion and relegation system within the professional levels of the USL.

[3] If a game is tied at the end of regulation, a penalty kick shootout will occur.

[2] USL Championship president Paul McDonough confirmed in an interview with Sports Business Journal that the agreement with Jägermeister was for two seasons, running through the 2025 edition of the competition.

[7] A lawsuit by ownership of Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC placed the cost of the sponsorship at $300,000 per year.

[9] For the 2025 USL Cup, games will continue to be broadcast by ESPN+, with the possibility of also being aired by various CBS networks.