[Dixie]

Has anyone here heard about a possible combined Cup between Concacaf and Conmebol to rival the European Championships?

[The Ghost of BillR4]

Originally posted by Dixie
Has anyone here heard about a possible combined Cup between Concacaf and Conmebol to rival the European Championships?

Probably, but I don't think it will happen. The Copa has too much history and tradition to be abandoned. Plus, I don't think CONMEBOL is going to take kindly to the Yanks eventually dominating such a tournament.

[Dixie]

It would obviously help Concacaf and the US especially a lot more than it would help South America. I'd even be up for all 10 SA sides plus 6 Concacaf teams at first to appease Conmebol.

[jsantarita]

What was that "Inter American cup" that DC United won a few years ago by beating the south americanchampion? Does it still exist?

[sidspaceman]

Dixie is confused the PanAmerican cup is a club competition, that CONEMBOl is trying to set up with CONCACAF. As of right now there are no plans to expand the Copa America.

[Dixie]

No I'm not confused. I just threw out Pan American Cup because it was the best name I could think of. If that is the name of a Club Cup then I'll stop using it.

I have heard rumors of a Combined Gold Cup/Cop America to rival the EURO's.

[sidspaceman]

O.K. I am sorry for misunderstanding your post. Those rumors of a combined CONCACAF/CONEMBOL tourney are just that rumors. The Copa America has been moved to the summer of 2004. The games will be played in June and July.