The dream is over for the Vancouver Whitecaps and all of MLS in the 2017 CONCACAF Champions League. It’ll be yet another all-Mexican final as the Whitecaps joined FC Dallas, eliminated by Pachuca on Tuesday, in falling at the second-to-last hurdle.
The perfect start
The Whitecaps faced a huge challenge, needing to overturn a 2-0 first leg defeat, but they got the perfect start. In just the third minute, Brek Shea gave the ‘Caps the lead, pouncing on a loose ball in the Tigres box after Christian Bolaños and Cristian Techera combined on a free kick.