Óscar Pareja, former Dallas FC technician and now in charge of Orlando City, was interviewed by the Concacaf website and prior to the Champions League draw, the quarterback highlighted the level of the competition.
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After that experience with Dallas, the Colombian coach believes that the football differences between the clubs in the region have narrowed considerably.
“It used to be clear that Mexican teams won the tournament easily, but now I think everyone realizes how important the growth of MLS in this country is and that their teams are now performing very well in this tournament and competing for The US League. that it can play these Concacaf tournaments at a high level, ”he said.
Pareja believes that Central American teams have made a good impression in the tournaments they participated in. “Before we played against Monterrey, Club América and Cruz Azul, there was a big difference. performance. “
And he concluded, “I think it’s a great tournament and we’re enjoying the evolution of Central American and North American football. I think the SCCL is increasing.”
This Tuesday, February 10, is the next draw to know the rivals of the 2021 edition of the Concacaf Champions League.