After growing their relationship over the last few years, 2019 was supposed to be an even bigger leap for the partnership between Liga MX and MLS.
The Campeones Cup, Leagues Cup and CONCACAF Champions League were going to match up each league's top sides more than ever before.
Most importantly, though, the league's top players were set to meet for a summer spectacle with Los Angeles, home of Mexican stars Carlos Vela and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, playing host to a historic All-Star Game event.
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As the saying goes, though: the best-laid plans.