Vancouver Whitecaps Triumph Over CF Monterrey in Thrilling Champions Cup Showdown

Brian White once again stepped up as the hero for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, scoring a crucial second-half goal that clinched their advancement in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The team faced off against the formidable LIGA MX squad, CF Monterrey, and emerged victorious via the away goals tiebreaker after both sides ended with a 3-3 tie on aggregate.

During their encounters, the Whitecaps managed to draw Monterrey 2-2 on their turf after having settled for a 1-1 draw at BC Place. This performance sets the stage for Vancouver to compete against either Pumas UNAM or Alajuelense in the quarterfinals.

Despite trailing early on, the Whitecaps mounted an impressive comeback in the second half. Édier Ocampo equalized the score in the 57th minute, and Brian White, who was recently called up to the US men’s national team for the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals, put Vancouver ahead with a decisive goal in the 78th minute.

Rayados’ Sergio Ramos tried to salvage the situation with a penalty kick in the 97th minute, awarded after a Video Review, slightly narrowing the gap. However, the match concluded in a 2-2 draw, enabling Vancouver to progress, basking in White’s thrilling performance as they advanced on the away goals rule.