Rumors about MLS and Liga MX formalizing some kind of alliance have rumbled for the last few years. The big questions revolved around when it would happen and what that partnership would look like.
On Tuesday, those questions got answers after an announcement that confirmed a Campeones Cup next September between the MLS champions and the Liga MX's Campeon de Campeones, as well as a commitment to a future MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars game and collaboration on business practices and social responsibility.
Two neighboring and rival leagues coming together in the highly-competitive world of soccer isn't exactly the norm, but this appears to be the start of something more entrenched between Liga MX and MLS.