Overview

• The first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal between Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami is scheduled for April 24 at BC Place, with the second leg on April 30 in Fort Lauderdale.
• Lionel Messi has landed in Vancouver, fueling excitement among fans, though there is no official confirmation of his participation in the match.
• The winner of the semifinal will advance to the June 1 final and earn a $5 million prize along with qualification for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.
• Vancouver leads the MLS standings with 20 points, while Inter Miami, last season’s Supporters’ Shield winners, remains undefeated this season with 18 points.
• The Whitecaps will be without captain Ryan Gauld due to injury but are bolstered by the return of key players Sam Adekugbe and Jayden Nelson.