CONCACAF’s Biggest Football Rivalries
Major club football rivalries from North America, Central America and the Carribean:
Featured Derby:Â El Clasico, Mexico
Club America vs Chivas
The El Clasico is the largest rivalry in Mexico. Representing the two largest cities in Mexico, Club America  (Mexico City) and Chivas (Guadalajara) are the most successful clubs in Mexico. The El Clasico has been contested 202 times, with Club America currently holding the advantage, 73 wins to 64. An interesting contrast between the clubs is that Chivas have a tradition of fielding Mexican born players, whilst Club America tend to favour famous foreign imports.
Other Derbies:Â
Saprissa vs Alajuelense (Costa Rica)
LA Galaxy vs Chivas USA (USA)
D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls (USA)
FC Dallas vs Chicago Fire (USA)
LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes (USA)
Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake (USA)
Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas (USA)
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew (USA)
Necaxa vs Atlante (Mexico)
Club America vs Club Cruz Azul (Mexico)
Monterrey vs Tigres (Mexico)
Tauro F.C. vs Plaza Amador (Panama)
Marathon vs Olimpia (Honduras)
Municipal vs Comunicaciones (Guatemala)
Motagua vs Olimpia (Guatemala)
Deportivo FAS vs C.D. Aguila (El Salvador)
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Has to be Mexico: Club America vs Chivas. Hot chillies, cold beer and a cracking atmosphere!
Agreed, not sure any of the American games have got the tradition behind them as yet. They are all manufactured match ups!
there’s more chance of an east-west rivalry in US football than there is of a local derby.
I’ve been to new York vs. DC and that game is awesome in both places. It’s a battle in the stands as well as the field and the proximity of the two stadiums make it accesible for fans of either team.
I am a supporter of LA Galaxy and I appreciate the recognition of our local city and state derbies. Despite this, I have to mention the fact that this list neglects Atlas v. Chivas and America v. UNAM
Some missing derbies:
América – UNAM (Pumas)
Guadalajara (Chivas) – Atlas
Saprissa – Herediano
Alajuelense – Herediano
Marathon – Real España
Olimpia – Real España
Marathon – Motagua
Motagua – Real España
Some missing derbies:
América (Aguilas) – UNAM (Pumas) (México)
Guadalajara (Chivas) – Atlas (Zorros) (México)
Saprissa – Herediano (Costa Rica)
Alajuelense – Saprissa (Costa Rica)
Motagua – Marathon (Honduras)
Marathon – Real España (Honduras)
Olimpia – Real España (Honduras)
Motagua – Real España (Honduras)