In our desire for ANY piece of silverware - MLS Cup or otherwise - New York Red Bulls fans are eager to see how the team tackles its first-ever appearance in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, with the hopes that Jesse Marsch and co. can overcome the Vancouver Whitecaps and advance to the semifinals against one of two Liga MX giants: UANL Tigres or UNAM Pumas.
CCL success would bring a potentially crowded schedule to start the year, and that begs a question: Is the pursuit of the Champions League worth a potential slow start to the MLS season?