Vancouver Whitecaps Advance to Concacaf Champions Cup Final with 3-1 Win Over Inter Miami
Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Whitecaps cemented their dominant start to the 2025 season by securing a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup final after a decisive 3-1 victory (5-1 on aggregate) against Inter Miami on Wednesday. The match kicked off dramatically with a ninth-minute goal from Miami’s Jordi Alba, but Vancouver quickly regrouped and showcased their offensive prowess just after halftime.
Emerging stars Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter led the charge, with Vancouver exploiting defensive gaps in the Miami backline. After a tightly contested first half, Berhalter found White, who scored with a stylish backheel in the 51st minute, igniting the Whitecaps’ resurgence. Vancouver widened their lead as Berhalter assisted Pedro Vite, adding a second goal shortly after. The midfielder then capped the night with his own goal in the 71st minute, sealing a commanding aggregate lead.
This victory marks a historic achievement for the Whitecaps, making them only the third Canadian club to reach the continental final, following CF Montréal in 2015 and Toronto FC in 2018. They now await their final opponent, either Tigres or Cruz Azul, set for June 1.
Inter Miami, despite boasting stars like Lionel Messi, has faced setbacks in knockout competitions post their Leagues Cup triumph last year. They exited the Champions Cup, continuing to struggle for consistency with Messi’s squad, which has not yet made a significant impact during the ongoing MLS season.
As Vancouver revels in their success, the Whitecaps are now focused on capturing their first Concacaf title, while Miami faces intensified pressure to turn their fortunes around as they push for the MLS Cup this season.
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