For all practical purposes the first matchday of the CONCACAF Champions League is over (Cruz Azul hasn't finished their game yet), but there are several things we can learn.

1. Never bet on a Belizian (I have no idea of that's right) team, especially if they play Cruz Azul. The game is not over yet, but Cruz Azul should advance from this night with a considerable aggregate lead, they currently lead 5-0. Click to continue reading...

The time has come for North America's answer to their European counterpart. The Champions League begins tonight. In this space I will rank and give a brief preview of the eight preliminary matchups. Several of the teams come from leagues that have played internationally very little over the past few years, so those teams will be unranked. Click to continue reading...