US EditionSeattle Sounders Down Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions Cup Play
Seattle Sounders took a 3-0 lead with two goals from Paul Arriola and a late strike by Paul Rothrock, despite Vancouver controlling 64.5% possession, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Seattle Sounders beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in a CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 match at B.C. Place in Vancouver.
- As a tournament rematch, Seattle advanced after a first-round bye as 2026 Leagues Cup winners, while Vancouver beat C.S. Cartagines 2-0 on aggregate for the round of 16, with the second leg scheduled for March 18 in Spokane.
- Paul Arriola opened the scoring with a right-foot finish at the 45th minute set up by Jesus Ferreira, a 58th-minute deflection off Arriola made it 2-0, and substitute Paul Rothrock tapped in the third after entering in the 62nd minute.
- Vancouver dominated possession with 64.5 per cent but struggled to create chances and made defensive mistakes, marking its first 2026 loss amid boos from the 12,446 announced crowd at B.C. Place.
- The winner will face Cincinnati FC or Tigres after the second leg in Spokane on Wednesday, as Vancouver returns to MLS Sunday against Minnesota United, and Lumen Field renovations impact Sounders' plans.
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