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The U.S. Open Cup Winner Deserves a CONCACAF Champions League Bid
The U.S. Open Cup Winner Deserves a CONCACAF Champions League Bid
When the boys at CONCACAF announced its new Champions League last week , they stated that one Canadian club would earn a spot in the competition. According to our friends at The Offside , the Canadian Soccer Association is working toward putting together its own cup competition, but until then, the Canadian champion will likely be determined by a three-team round robin involving MLS club ...
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An Attempt to Boost the U.S. Open Cup
Dave's Football Blog — ... Over at FanHouse, I make the argument that the U.S. Open Cup winner should get a CONCACAF Champions League bid — because American USL clubs should get the same opportunity that the Canadian clubs do. Click here to read it. ...

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