The MLS-Liga MX partnership could alter soccer's North American trajectory

Major League Soccer and Liga MX have announced a landmark partnership during a week that saw a narrowing of the gap between the frenemies in the Concacaf Champions League

You know it’s a remarkable day in North American club soccer when the New York Red Bulls earning a 5-1 aggregate victory over a Mexican club team in Concacaf Champions League knockout play, is not the best result by an MLS team.

As the Red Bulls were still celebrating on the field on Tuesday night, Toronto FC were about to kick off the second leg of their series against Mexican champions Tigres, defending a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Toronto. And despite conceding a late penalty that saw them go down 3-2 on the night, the Reds duly advanced on away goals, for what’s certainly the most impressive result by an MLS side over a Mexican team in competition history.

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