Overview
- Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Inter Miami 2-0 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals, with goals from Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter.
- The Whitecaps’ defense, which has conceded only six goals this season, was key to their victory at BC Place.
- Lionel Messi, taunted by fans with Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys, warned that the second leg remains decisive for the semifinal outcome.
- Inter Miami remains unbeaten this year at Chase Stadium, where they will need to win by at least two goals on April 30 to force extra time.
- Vancouver faces a quick turnaround with an MLS match against Minnesota United before traveling to Miami for the high-stakes second leg.