Sounders FC Set to Clash with Tigres UANL in Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals

The Seattle Sounders FC are gearing up for a challenging quarterfinal matchup against Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The two-legged series promises a compelling contest, with the first leg scheduled for April 8th at Estadio Universitario, also known as El Volcán, in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico. The return leg will be hosted by the Sounders at Lumen Field in Seattle on April 15th.

Match Details and Schedule

• Leg 1: Tigres UANL vs. Seattle Sounders FC – April 8, 6:00 p.m. PT, Estadio Universitario
• Leg 2: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Tigres UANL – April 15, 8:30 p.m. PT, Lumen Field

The series will be decided on aggregate score, with the away goals rule serving as the first tiebreaker. This means that any goals scored by the Sounders in Mexico could prove crucial in determining the outcome of the tie.

Sounders FC’s Path to the Quarterfinals

Seattle advanced to this stage after a dominant performance in the Round of 16 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. They secured a convincing 3-0 victory at BC Place in the first leg, followed by a 2-1 win at ONE Spokane Stadium in the return fixture, resulting in a 5-1 aggregate scoreline.

Tigres UANL’s Road to the Quarterfinals

Tigres UANL overcame a first-leg deficit against FC Cincinnati in their Round of 16 matchup. Despite falling 3-0 in the first leg, they mounted a remarkable comeback, winning the second leg 5-1 at El Volcán, with the winning goal scored deep into stoppage time.

Historical Context and Previous Encounters

Tigres UANL boasts a rich history in the Concacaf Champions Cup, having reached the final four times between 2016 and 2020, ultimately winning the title in 2020 by defeating LAFC. The Seattle Sounders also have a successful track record in the competition, becoming the first MLS club to win the modern era of the Concacaf Champions League in 2022, defeating Pumas UNAM 5-2 on aggregate in the final.

Previous matches between the two clubs include:

• August 10, 2021: Seattle Sounders FC 3 – 0 Tigres UANL (Leagues Cup)
• March 12, 2013: Seattle Sounders FC 3 – 1 Tigres UANL (Concacaf Champions Cup)
• March 6, 2013: Tigres UANL 1 – 0 Seattle Sounders FC (Concacaf Champions Cup)

Ticketing Information

A presale for Season Ticket Members for the Leg 2 match in Seattle will be held on March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. PT, with public ticket sales commencing later that day at 3:00 p.m. PT.