CONCACAF Club Rankings - Top 25 Clubs in North America and Latin America - Aug 7, 2012
We had our first taste of the 2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League this past week.
The biggest wins came in Group 1 and Group 7. With the help of a brace from Thompson-Lambe, Toroto FC (MLS) defeated Aguila (El Salvador) 5-1. Reyna's hat trick helped Monterrey (Liga MX) to defeat Chorrillo (Panama) 5-1.
Xelaju (Guatemala) and W Connection (Trinidad and Tobago) were the only clubs to draw in the opening match day 2-2.
In Group 2, Herediano (Costa Rica) defeated Real Salt Lake (MLS) 1-0. In Group 3, Olimpia (Honduras) defeated FAS (El Salvador) 3-0. In Group 4, Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) defeated Caledonia AIA (Trinidad and Tobago) 3-1. In Group 5, Isidro Metapan (El Salvador) defeated the Puerto Rico Islanders (Puerto Rico) 3-1. In Group 6, UANL (Liga MX) defeated Real Esteli (Nicaragua) 4-0.
Match day 2 in the CCL will occur August 21-23.
In the rankings, there was some minor movement within the Top 25, with the exception of Guatemalan clubs. Liga Nacional (Guatemalan Top Division) has now played 5 matches, so last year's results drop off and this year's results are the only things going into the rankings. Comunicaciones (Guatemalan Liga) moved up 12 spots to 16th.
The biggest wins came in Group 1 and Group 7. With the help of a brace from Thompson-Lambe, Toroto FC (MLS) defeated Aguila (El Salvador) 5-1. Reyna's hat trick helped Monterrey (Liga MX) to defeat Chorrillo (Panama) 5-1.
Xelaju (Guatemala) and W Connection (Trinidad and Tobago) were the only clubs to draw in the opening match day 2-2.
In Group 2, Herediano (Costa Rica) defeated Real Salt Lake (MLS) 1-0. In Group 3, Olimpia (Honduras) defeated FAS (El Salvador) 3-0. In Group 4, Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) defeated Caledonia AIA (Trinidad and Tobago) 3-1. In Group 5, Isidro Metapan (El Salvador) defeated the Puerto Rico Islanders (Puerto Rico) 3-1. In Group 6, UANL (Liga MX) defeated Real Esteli (Nicaragua) 4-0.
Match day 2 in the CCL will occur August 21-23.
In the rankings, there was some minor movement within the Top 25, with the exception of Guatemalan clubs. Liga Nacional (Guatemalan Top Division) has now played 5 matches, so last year's results drop off and this year's results are the only things going into the rankings. Comunicaciones (Guatemalan Liga) moved up 12 spots to 16th.
1.) Santos Laguna (Liga MX) - Santos drew Puebla this past week 2-2. Santos took a commanding lead early, scoring 2 goals in the first 14 minutes. But, then they allowed Puebla to fight back to a draw with the help of a brace from Alustiza. For all of the Team USA fans, Herculez Gomez scored one of Santos' goals at the 14' mark. Santos will be going on the road this week to face the new promoted Leon (79th).
2.) Tigres UANL (Liga MX) - UANL drew Atlas 0-0 on the road this past week. UANL will be facing Queretaro (31st) at home this coming Saturday
3.) Monterrey (Liga MX) - Monterrey got in the win column for the first time this season this past week. Monterrey defeated the Jaguares 2-1 at home. As a side note to this match, Monterrey received more yellow cards (3), than goals (2). Monterrey will be going on the road this week to face San Luis (35th).
4.)
Monarcas Morelia (Liga MX) - Morelia used two late goals (84', 88') to draw San Luis 3-3 at home this past week. Morelia has two matches in this upcoming week. They will be facing the Dorados (MX 2nd division) in Copa Mexico on Tuesday and going on the road to face Guadalajara (23rd).
5.) Cruz Azul (Liga MX) - Cruz drew Guadalajara 0-0 this past week. Cruz is another Top 5 club that will have a busy week. Cruz will be going on the road to face Altamira (MX 2nd division) on Tuesday and will then stay on the road to face Puebla (28th) on Sunday.
| Rank | Club | League |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santos Laguna | Mexican Primera |
| 2 | UANL | Mexican Primera |
| 3 | Monterrey | Mexican Primera |
| 4 | Morelia | Mexican Primera |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | Mexican Primera |
| 6 | Pachuca | Mexican Primera |
| 7 | Toluca | Mexican Primera |
| 8 | Tijuana | Mexican Primera |
| 9 | América | Mexican Primera |
| 10 | Herediano | Costa Rican Primera |
| 11 | San Jose Earthquakes | MLS |
| 12 | Isidro Metapan | El Salvador Primera |
| 13 | Jaguares | Mexican Primera |
| 14 | Real Esteli | Nicaraguan Primera |
| 15 | Saprissa | Costa Rican Primera |
| 16 | Comunicaciones | Guatemalan Liga |
| 17 | UNAM | Mexican Primera |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | MLS |
| 19 | Sporting KC | MLS |
| 20 | Houston Dynamo | MLS |
| 21 | DC United | MLS |
| 22 | Alajuelense | Costa Rican Primera |
| 23 | Guadalajara | Mexican Primera |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | MLS |
| 25 | New York Red Bulls | MLS |
Next Five In: Chicago Fire (MLS), Olimpia (Honduras), Puebla (Mexico), Atlas (Mexico), Cartagines (Costa Rica)
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