The unprecedented success enjoyed in the recent CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals led to plenty of celebrations in Major League Soccer circles, but the hangover was clear to see as CCL semifinalists Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls dropped results this past weekend.
TFC turned in a flat showing in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact, while the Red Bulls fell to Real Salt Lake by the same scoreline just four days after thrashing Club Tijuana. Jesse Marsch rested some starters, and you can argue that the Red Bulls could have still won that match, but it was clear there was some residual hangover from the midweek CCL triumph.