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Originally Posted by troutman
So, VAN has an easier path, drawing against EDM? Was this a random match-up, or based on East-West?
Is this a big deal for the Mexican teams? ie Are they playing with their A-Teams?
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The rankings went by where teams finished in MLS/NASL. Because TFC are defending champions, they were seeded #1. Vancouver then got the #2 seed as the only other MLS team. Edmonton finished ahead of Montreal in NASL last year, so rightly so or not (since Montreal is now fielding an MSL team) Edmonton got seeded #3.
In terms of the Mexican teams, I know that early on in the competition they don't field full 'A' squads. And I know that their season doesn't quiet line up with the MLS season (I think the Mexican Primera starts in July), they also might not be as match fit as some MLS teams.