"They don't play reserve teams against us anymore. They know if they play reserve teams against us, they're probably not gonna win." -Sigi Schmid on Liga MX vs. MLS
Club América's speed of play, technical passing and quality depth were a bit too much for the Seattle Sounders Wednesday. Advancing was always a long shot, and Seattle put forward a strong effort, but sometimes you have to tip your hat to a very good opponent. That gap is slowly closing between MLS and Liga MX. Sigi Schmid says he's noticed the increased respect from Mexican coaches.