Seattle Sounders Aim to Eliminate Vancouver Whitecaps in Champions Cup Second Leg
Seattle Sounders FC will host Vancouver Whitecaps FC at ONE Spokane Stadium in Spokane, Washington, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the second leg of their Round of 16 series in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Seattle currently holds a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg played in Vancouver on March 12, 2026.
First Leg Recap
Paul Arriola scored twice and Paul Rothrock added another goal as the Seattle Sounders defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-0 in the first leg of the series. Concacaf.com reports that this result puts Vancouver at a significant disadvantage.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast on FOX Sports 2, TUDN, and VIX Premium in the USA. In Mexico, viewers can watch on FOX and FOX ONE. Across South America, the game will be available on Disney Plus Premium. ESPN and Disney Plus Premium will carry the match in Central America. MLSSoccer.com provides this broadcast information.
Recent Form
Here’s a look at the recent results between the two teams:
- March 12, 2026 (Concacaf – First leg): Vancouver 0 – 3 Seattle Sounders
- September 27, 2025 (MLS): Seattle Sounders 2 – 2 Vancouver Whitecaps
- June 8, 2025 (MLS): Vancouver Whitecaps 3 – 0 Seattle Sounders
- October 2, 2024 (MLS): Vancouver 0 – 3 Seattle Sounders
- May 18, 2024 (MLS): Seattle Sounders 1 – 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
What’s at Stake
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will require to score at least three goals to tie the aggregate score and force the game into extra time or a penalty shootout. The winner of the series will advance to the Quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Away goals serve as the first tiebreaker. Concacaf.com details these tournament rules.
Match Details
- Teams: Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Location: ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, Washington
- Stadium Capacity: 68,000