It has been said many times before. It will be said many times again. Major League Soccer teams do not perform well in the CONCACAF Champions League.
There is a justified obsession with MLS sides competing in the regional tournament. The league wants to be respected on a more global level. What better way to do that than to consistently challenge those teams that play in the best league in the region, Liga MX.
Teams have come close. Toronto FC were a penalty shootout away from conquering CONCACAF. Real Salt Lake and Montreal have made it to the final.