The way forward is probably the US Open Cup and Leagues Cup as a qualification to get into Copa Libertadores and bypass the CONCACAF Champions Cup all together.
James NaltonOpen Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup should be the priority for US Soccer teams, not the Leagues Cup, especially not this season with the World Cup break. Instead MLS withdrew teams from the domestic cup again to accommodate it. There are similarities between FIFA's latest stunt and how MLS/SUM operate.