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MLS vs. Liga MX in CCL semifinals will be fun, but not a referendum

Two inter-league clashes will make for a final four that's enjoyable and entertaining, but not something to teach overarching lessons.

The semifinals are nearly set and for the second time in CONCACAF Champions League history, each semifinal will feature a Liga MX side taking on an MLS team.

FC Dallas finished off Arabe Unido after a 4-0 first leg victory, losing 2-1 Wednesday but rolling on aggregate. With the other semifinal already set to be Mexico vs. MLS, the FCD vs. Pachuca game makes it two.

The games will be a lot of fun. Mexico and the United States have an excellent rivalry at the national team level, but that hasn't always manifested itself at club level with Liga MX clubs generally far ahead.