Canada got screwed in the new CCL. No chance for a bye in the knockout stages, and they do not have access to a “regional tournament.”
As an American, I want good, diverse and interesting soccer. The Leagues Cup doesn’t offer anything interesting. I was more excited about the “old” proposed format, which included group play with MLS, LigaMX, and CPL clubs. Now we get to watch LigaMX teams beat up MLS second stringers for a month (we all know MLS WILL NOT take it serious).
Also with a month-long break, it would be stupid for MLS clubs not to take it seriously. All they would be doing is letting their stars get rusty for a month. They may let guts rest if they have an injury but otherwise they will play the best squad available 100%
What? Canadian MLS teams can get a bye by winning leagues cup OR league play, and CPL teams get guaranteed spots. This is fantastic for Canadian soccer
CPL teams are the only clubs missing out on the $$ generated from extra home games in a group stage. Yes, a direct move to the knockout stage is nice, but I’d much prefer developing a rivalry with evil MLS teams.
Canada got screwed in the new CCL. No chance for a bye in the knockout stages, and they do not have access to a “regional tournament.”
As an American, I want good, diverse and interesting soccer. The Leagues Cup doesn’t offer anything interesting. I was more excited about the “old” proposed format, which included group play with MLS, LigaMX, and CPL clubs. Now we get to watch LigaMX teams beat up MLS second stringers for a month (we all know MLS WILL NOT take it serious).
Also with a month-long break, it would be stupid for MLS clubs not to take it seriously. All they would be doing is letting their stars get rusty for a month. They may let guts rest if they have an injury but otherwise they will play the best squad available 100%
What? Canadian MLS teams can get a bye by winning leagues cup OR league play, and CPL teams get guaranteed spots. This is fantastic for Canadian soccer
CPL teams are the only clubs missing out on the $$ generated from extra home games in a group stage. Yes, a direct move to the knockout stage is nice, but I’d much prefer developing a rivalry with evil MLS teams.