Inter Miami suffered a 3-1 defeat to Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, ending their hopes of winning a second championship in the Messi era. Messi's focus now shifts to gearing up for Copa America 2024 with Argentina, while Inter Miami aims to ensure his fitness and health for the tournament. Despite a disappointing loss, Messi and Inter Miami will look to regroup and prepare for upcoming matches before Messi's expected departure for Copa America.
Concacaf has renamed its men's club championship to "Concacaf Champions Cup" and increased the prize pool to $5 million, more than five times the amount distributed during the most recent CCL. The revamped tournament will feature 27 teams and a single-game final on a weekend. At least five and as many as 10 MLS teams can potentially qualify for the tournament. Seattle Sounders will be the only MLS team to have won the tournament, previously known as the CONCACAF Champions League.
Concacaf has announced that its top club competition, the Concacaf Champions League, will be renamed the Concacaf Champions Cup, and the prize money will be significantly increased, with the winners set to receive $5 million. The changes will start with the 2024 edition of the tournament, which will consist of five rounds and 27 teams across the region. The top clubs in North America will continue to have the opportunity to qualify through domestic leagues and cup competitions. The final will be played as a single-leg match on a weekend date.
Concacaf has launched the Concacaf Champions Cup, which will replace the Champions League as the premier men's continental tournament beginning in 2024. The new expanded tournament will include 27 clubs and 51 matches, with the champion earning over $5 million in prize money and distributions. The competition will be played in a direct elimination knockout stage format and will be composed of five rounds. The new Concacaf club ecosystem will also include three Concacaf-sanctioned regional cup competitions that will help to further grow and elevate clubs and leagues in Concacaf.
