I created a North American Super League in Football Manager, featuring the top clubs from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The experiment was simulated over 50 years to determine which team would emerge as the biggest in North America. The league structure and rules were based on the Mexican league system, with no promotion or relegation, and featured 18 clubs selected by reputation. The main competitions included:
North American Super League (split into opening and closing stages each year)
North American Super League Champions Trophy
North American Champions League
Campion Cup
Leagues Cup
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Here are the results of this fascinating simulation, broken down into decades.
Initial Setup
League System: 18 clubs based on reputation; all teams had a 3.5-star reputation at the start.
Notable Teams:
Mexican: America, Tigres, Monterrey, Cruz Azul.
American: LAFC, Inter Miami, Atlanta United.
Canadian: Toronto FC (the sole Canadian representative).
The Mexican teams began with the edge in reputation, with America considered the strongest club. The system ensured a highly competitive environment, with no clear standout at the start.
Years 0-10 (2023-2033)
League Performance
The Super League followed the Mexican league format, with separate opening and closing stages each year, resulting in 10 titles over the first five years. Early dominance was shared among Mexican clubs:
Tigres: 5 titles (2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 [both opening and closing stages]).
Cruz Azul: 4 titles (2026, 2027, 2033 [both opening and closing stages]).
Monterrey: 1 title (2024).
Inter Miami: First American winner (2028).
Cup Performances
Champions Trophy: Tigres and Cruz Azul led, with Tigres claiming 2 wins and Cruz Azul 2.
Champions League: Tigres dominated with 2 wins (2025, 2027), while Monterrey and Inter Miami claimed 1 each.
Campion Cup: Mexican clubs dominated, with Tigres and Monterrey performing well.
Leagues Cup: Mixed results, with American teams like LA Galaxy and Atlanta United winning early titles.
Observations
Mexican clubs dominated, particularly Tigres and Cruz Azul. Inter Miami emerged as the strongest American contender, winning the Champions League in 2028.
Years 10-20 (2033-2043)
League Performance
Tigres: Continued success with 7 additional titles, including a double in 2032.
Cruz Azul: Maintained competitiveness with 5 titles, but lagged behind Tigres.
Monterrey: Improved with 3 titles, beginning a dominant phase.
Cup Performances
Champions Trophy: Tigres and Monterrey shared honors, with Tigres slightly ahead.
Champions League: Monterrey began to dominate internationally, winning 3 titles during this period.
Leagues Cup: Mixed results; teams like Pumas and Leon joined the winners’ list.
Observations
Tigres solidified their lead, but Monterrey began to close the gap with consistent league and international success.
Years 20-30 (2043-2053)
League Performance
Monterrey entered a period of dominance, winning 10 consecutive titles (opening and closing stages) from 2044 to 2053, including five doubles.
Cup Performances
Champions Trophy: Monterrey claimed six straight wins.
Champions League: Monterrey won 4 titles in this decade alone, establishing themselves as North America’s top international team.
Leagues Cup: Monterrey’s dominance extended here, with several wins.
Observations
Monterrey became the undisputed leaders of the Super League, overshadowing Tigres and Cruz Azul. Their unprecedented success set them apart from the rest of the league.
Years 30-40 (2053-2063)
League Performance
Monterrey’s dominance slightly waned, but they still secured 6 titles during this period. Tigres, Santos Laguna, and Atlas shared the remaining honors.
Cup Performances
Champions Trophy: Monterrey won 3 titles, with Tigres and Santos Laguna also contributing.
Champions League: Monterrey continued their international dominance, winning 5 titles.
Leagues Cup: Tigres reclaimed prominence with multiple wins.
Observations
Monterrey’s dominance persisted, but other Mexican teams began to challenge their supremacy. American teams remained largely secondary, with only sporadic successes.
Years 40-50 (2063-2073)
League Performance
Monterrey ended with 35 total league titles, including a record-breaking 12 consecutive wins (2044-2053).
Tigres and Santos Laguna remained competitive, adding several titles in this period.
Inter Miami was the most successful American team, with 4 league titles overall.
Cup Performances
Champions Trophy: Monterrey and Tigres dominated, with Monterrey winning 8 of the last 10 titles.
Champions League: Monterrey added 4 more titles, concluding with a total of 19 Champions League trophies.
Leagues Cup: Monterrey and Tigres shared honors, with occasional wins by American teams.
Observations
By the end of the simulation, Monterrey emerged as the clear dominant force in North American football, with Tigres as the second most successful team. Inter Miami and LAFC represented the USA respectably, while Toronto FC won a single title, ensuring all three nations achieved some level of success.
Final Summary
Total League Titles
Monterrey – 35
Tigres – 19
Santos Laguna – 12
Cruz Azul – 10
Inter Miami – 4 (most successful American team)
Total Trophy Wins
Monterrey – 92
Tigres – 60
Santos Laguna – 38
Cruz Azul – 36
America – 20
Key Observations
Monterrey: Dominated domestically and internationally, winning 92 trophies.
Tigres: A strong contender but overshadowed by Monterrey in the later years.
Inter Miami: The standout American team, winning 4 league titles and multiple cups.
Toronto FC: The sole Canadian team won a single Leagues Cup, ensuring representation for Canada.
The North American Super League experiment highlighted the dominance of Mexican clubs, particularly Monterrey, and the competitiveness of the region. While American teams like Inter Miami and LAFC showed potential, the gap to the Mexican powerhouses remained significant.
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