Liga MX vs MLS in Conca Champions: A Cross-Border Rivalry

The clashes between Mexican and American clubs have left a lasting imprint on the Concacaf title race. Over the years, the rivalry between Liga MX and Major League Soccer has grown stronger as cross-border tournaments bring teams from both leagues into direct competition. Events like the League Cup and Champion Cup have featured pairings that bring clubs from these two nations into frequent battle, elevating the level of play and intensifying the stakes for fans on both sides of the border. This trend has also shown up in the Concachampions, where North American teams have increasingly reached the late stages, a departure from earlier years when Mexican teams often dominated the final rounds. In total, seven finals have seen the two leagues’ clubs meet on the big stage, with a clear edge for Mexican football in five victories against two defeats. The 2023 edition again packages this cross-border drama, as the winner of a series between Tigres and Leon is set to face Los Angeles FC. GOAL offers a historical look at Liga MX versus MLS in the Conca champions, detailing the moments that defined the rivalry and its evolution since the late 1990s.