The Central American zone played a regional tournament to get three spots in the quarterfinal.

The competitors in the MLS Cup, both winner and runner-up, were each given berths in the tournament.

The final was won by Cruz Azul, who captured their fifth Champions' Cup title with a 5–3 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

[1][2] At the time, Mexican goalkeeper Jorge Campos was signed to the Galaxy and Cruz Azul.

[3] The Galaxy were the first American club to reach the final of a Champions' Cup since 1984.