The coronavirus pandemic modified countless soccer matches and competitions worldwide in this 2020. Regarding the MLS, the 2020 season was suspended for several months and the MLS is Back Tournament was also held in Orlando, Florida. Later the season resumed and this Saturday the MLS Cup final will be played between the Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders.
On the other hand, this year the cup tournament could not be held, so Atlanta United obtained its ticket to the 2021 Concacaf Champions League. The five cushion team is the current champion (2019) and will now have the opportunity to represent MLS on an international level. The decision was made by the board of directors of the American Soccer Federation.
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Atlanta United had a complicated 2020, since they had the loss of their star forward, Venezuelan Josef Martínez. In addition, collectively they finished second to last in the Eastern Conference and were left out of the playoffs. This franchise will have to show a different face, as it will have a very busy schedule next year and its latest reinforcements are also expected to perform better.
Other MLS teams qualified for Concachampions
In addition to Atlanta United, Portland Timbers and Philadelphia Union already have their tickets to the 2021 Concacaf Champions League. Portland got it thanks to its title in the MLS is Back Tournament, while Philadelphia got its pass by being the best team of the 2020 season in MLS in terms of points collected. The last ticket will be disputed by the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew, who will compete in the final of the MLS is Back Tournament.
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