CONCACAF Champions League

América Montreal Impact coach Frank Klopas knows his team must be at their best if they are to become the first MLS side to lift the CONCACAF Champions League trophy.

America became the equal most successful club in CONCACAF Champions League history with a thumping win over Montreal Impact.

Kristian Nicht Montreal Impact will host America in the return leg of their CONCACAF Champions League decider on Wednesday, with the final evenly poised.

Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy booked their places in the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Jared Jeffrey DC United became the first team to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League knockout round on Tuesday.

Jairo Arrieta, Kofi Opare and Michael Farfan struck second-half goals as DC United came from behind to draw 3-3 with Montego Bay United.

San Francisco embarrassed Hankook Verdes as they bowed out of the tournament as winners, while Olimpia and Arabe Unido also triumphed.

Wilson Lalin was the match-winner for Comunicaciones, while Motagua also moved off the bottom of their CONCACAF Champions League group.

Bruce Arena LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena refused to commit to starting Giovani dos Santos against Seattle Sounders after the forward scored on his debut.

Johnny Woodly Lambert Deportivo Saprissa made a winning start to their continental campaign, while Santa Tecla opened with a draw.