Manolo Zubria is encouraged by the increased attention the tournament has gotten after MLS teams won the first legs of their CCL quarterfinals
People are talking about the CONCACAF Champions League.
After the three remaining MLS teams in the tournament topped their Mexican opponents in last week's first legs, the continental championship is getting an unprecedented amount of attention on both sides of the border ahead of the second legs Tuesday and Wednesday. That hasn't always been the case, with interest difficult to generate in a tournament that has been dominated by Mexican clubs.
It's clear MLS teams' first-leg success has added a jolt to the competition this season, and CONCACAF Director of Football Manolo Zubria said he's encouraged by the extra buzz.