Sounders Absolutely Dismantle Whitecaps, Advance to Champions Cup Quarterfinals
The Seattle Sounders just sent Vancouver packing from the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and it was not even close. A 2-1 win on Wednesday night capped off a dominant two-legged round-of-16 series, with Seattle winning 5-1 on aggregate after demolishing the Whitecaps 3-0 last week. This is the kind of performance that gets the whole city talking.
A Second-Half Explosion Seals It
Vancouver actually struck first when Jeevan Badwal fired a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 24th minute to put the 'Caps ahead. For a moment, it looked like Seattle might have a fight on their hands. Then the Sounders turned it up in the second half and reminded everyone why they are still alive in this tournament.
Danny Musovski equalized with a header in the 79th minute, and just four minutes later, Paul Rothrock gave Seattle the lead with a right-footed shot in the 83rd minute. That was all she wrote. Vancouver's season in this competition was over.
Next Stop: The Quarterfinals
The Sounders are heading to the Champions Cup quarterfinals, where they will face either Cincinnati FC or Liga MX powerhouse Tigres. That is a statement matchup either way, and Seattle will be ready. This run has been impressive, especially considering the Sounders got a first-round bye as winners of the 2026 Leagues Cup.
Vancouver, meanwhile, had knocked out Costa Rican side C.S. Cartagines 2-0 on aggregate to reach this round, but the Sounders were simply too much. The Whitecaps reached the Champions Cup final last year, falling to Cruz Azul, but that deep run feels like a lifetime ago right now.
Back to the Grind
Both teams turn their attention back to MLS action this weekend. Vancouver hosts San Jose on Saturday, while Seattle travels to Minnesota United on Sunday. The Champions Cup glory is nice, but the league race is what pays the bills. Let's see if the Sounders can ride this momentum.
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