Leagues Cup trophy: size, weight and what it is made of
The 2023 final is upon us and players from Nashville and Inter Miami will be hoping to lift the carefully crafted prize.
On Saturday, Nashville and Inter Miami clash in the showpiece final of the 2023 Leagues Cup, the competition that pits all Major League Soccer and Liga MX teams against each other. Prestige, money and automatic qualification are all at stake for the winner, but there is also a trophy to be won, and we thought you may want to know more about it.
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When was the Leagues Cup trophy unveiled?
In anticipation of the inaugural 2019 Leagues Cup final between Tigres UANL and Cruz Azul at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the new piece of silverware was unveiled. September 18 was the date and La Máquina prevailed 2-1, concluding a tournament that had just eight teams.
What is the Leagues Cup trophy made of and who designed it?
Crafted by Mexican artisans, but designed collaboratively by both the MLS and Liga MX, the contemporary and vibrant award was meticulously hand-forged and engraved, boasting a composition of pure silver.
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How big is the Leagues Cup trophy?
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Weighing a substantial 22 pounds (c.10 kilograms) and standing at an approximate height of 16.5 inches (c.42 cm) with a diameter measuring 16.1 inches (c.41cm), the trophy holds an impressive presence.
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Does the winner keep the Leagues Cup trophy?
The authentic perpetual trophy remains in possession of the triumphant league, which is clearly going to be the MLS this time around, for the entirety of its 12-month reign as champion. Meanwhile, an indistinguishable replica will be provided for the winning franchise, allowing it to add it to the trophy cabinet for fans to see.