CONCACAF is finalizing plans for a new competition among its national teams, including the United States and Mexico, to replace international friendlies. The so-called "nations league" idea is similar to the one adopted by UEFA, which will introduce its own competition in 2018. Matches would occur during FIFA windows normally set aside for friendlies.
We asked two of our writers for their views on the proposal, both from the point of view of the confederation and the national team they cover.
How would this benefit CONCACAF?
Doug McIntyre: As much as the U.