Sounders Just Knocked Out Vancouver and Booked Their Ticket to the Quarterfinals
The Sounders did it. A 2-1 win over Vancouver in Spokane on March 18 punched Seattle's ticket to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals, and honestly, the way they got it done matters: they scored a pair of late goals to flip the script in Leg 2 of the Round of 16. This is the kind of finish that gets the 12s on their feet.
How the Sounders Pulled It Off
Playing in Spokane instead of their usual home, the Sounders found a way to battle back and seal the deal against a tough Whitecaps squad. Late goals changed everything in this one. That's playoff-level composure right there. When you're fighting for continental glory, you don't panic. You execute. Paul Arriola earned consecutive CCC starts and was part of the lineup that got the job done, while Alex Roldan shifted over to center back to shore up the defense when it mattered most.
Moving Forward
The Sounders are now in the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals, and that's exactly where a club with Seattle's ambition needs to be. This is the kind of tournament run that gets the whole city buzzing about what's possible this season. With Cristian Roldan recently called up to the USMNT and Jordan Morris holding down the fort, the squad has the depth and experience to make noise at the continental level.
The road doesn't get easier from here, but neither does the opportunity. This Sounders team just proved they can win when it counts on the road in neutral territory. That's a recipe for a deep run.
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