CHICAGO: Atlanta got a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League on Friday from the US Football Federations Board of Directors.
Atlanta received the spot which remained open because the 2020 US Open Cup was not played due to the coronavirus pandemic. Atlanta won the 2019 US Open Cup and edits the Mexican America 3-0 in the second leg of their Champions League second round match this year on December 16 in Orlando, Florida.
Philadelphia earned a berth in the 2021 Champions League for winning the MLS Supporters Shield, which goes to the team with the best record in the regular season, and Portland secured a berth as the winner of the MLS is Back tournament.
Last place in the United States goes to the winner of Saturday’s MLS playoff final between Seattle and Columbus.
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