Óscar Parella, former Dallas FC coach and now in charge of Orlando City, was interviewed by the CONCACAF portal and prior to the Champions League draw, the strategist highlighted the level of competition.
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After this experience with Dallas, the Colombian coach considers that the football differences between the clubs in the region have been significantly reduced.
“Before it was obvious that Mexican teams won the tournament in a simple way, but now I think everyone realizes the importance of MLS growth in this country and now their teams are having very good performances in this tournament and “The US League is proving that it can play these CONCACAF tournaments at a high level,” he said.
Parella believes that the Central American teams have made a good impression in the tournaments they have participated in. “Before competing against Monterrey, Club America and the Blue Cross, there was a big difference. But now the MLS teams are on par and the Honduran teams like Olimpia and Marathon, Saprissa and Alajuelense from Costa Rica, these teams also they are having good performances “.
And he closed: “I think it’s a great tournament and we’re enjoying the evolution of Central American and American football. I think the SCCL is on the rise.”
This Tuesday, February 10, will be the next draw to meet the rivals of the 2021 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League.