This is a big one. The Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS and Tigres UANL of the Liga MX kick off their CCL semifinal series Tuesday night. At stake is a place in the final of the regional tournament and a chance to represent CONCACAF in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup in December.
But before Vancouver can start dreaming, they have 180 minutes to get through against the Mexican champions. In this preview, we look at Caps coach Carl Robinson’s keys to survival in the first leg.
Defend as a Team
Defense is going to be key, with Tigres likely looking to kill the series off in the first leg.