n just their third year of existence, Atlanta United will represent Major League Soccer as the reigning champion in this year’s Campeones Cup. After facing Mexican competition in Concacaf Champions’ League earlier this year, it will be another contest against a Liga MX side for Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this year.
Here’s how it works: As the reigning champions, Atlanta United punched their ticket by winning last year’s MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers. The Liga MX representative is still to be determined. Mexico has halves to their domestic season –– the Apertura and Clausura, or in English, the “opening” and “closing” –– and a champion for each half.