Kings of the Cup™ US (N)open cup 2024-This time sans MLS

So, by now everybody has heard the news from MLS, that the first teams in MLS are NOT participating in the US Open Cup, breaking a tradition started in 1996.

As a reminder, here is the Official Announcement:

MLS plans to be represented by MLS NEXT Pro clubs in 2024 US Open Cup

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-plans-to-be-represented-by-mls-next-pro-clubs-in-2024-us-open-cup

Since a couple of people expressed concern about which thread this discussion...

Kings of the Cup™ US (N)open cup 2024-This time sans MLS