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Arriola Brace Sends Sounders Past Whitecaps 3-0 in Champions Cup First Leg

Vancouver faces a steep second‑leg climb after costly errors left Seattle with a three‑goal aggregate cushion.

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Mar 12, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tigres UANL defender Jesus Angulo (27) battles for the ball against FC Cincinnati forward Tom Barlow (16) in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Kevin Denkey (9) controls the ball against Tigres UANL in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Tom Barlow (16) chases the ball against Tigres UANL in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Paul Arriola scored in the 45th and 58th minutes, Paul Rothrock added a 70th‑minute goal, and Stefan Frei recorded a clean sheet in Seattle’s win at BC Place.
  • Vancouver controlled roughly 65% possession but struggled to create clear chances and committed defensive mistakes that directly preceded all three goals.
  • The defeat was the Whitecaps’ first of 2026 after an undefeated start to the season across five matches in all competitions.
  • The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, with conflicting reports listing Spokane or Lumen Field as the venue, and Seattle carries three away goals into the decider.
  • The series winner will meet FC Cincinnati or Tigres in the quarterfinals, with Cincinnati taking a 3-0 lead in their first leg.