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Vancouver Whitecaps down C.S. Cartagines, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The Whitecaps dominated play and advanced with a 2-0 aggregate victory, with key goals from Kenji Cabrera and Sebastian Berhalter securing their spot in the round of 16.
- On Feb. 25, 2026, the Vancouver Whitecaps advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup second round after beating C.S. Cartagines 2-0 in Vancouver.
- Despite control and shot advantage in the first half, Vancouver struggled to finish chances, creating sustained pressure, with possession and shots metrics favoring them.
- From a corner-set-piece sequence, Cabrera finished after Blackmon's header directed the ball toward the back post, and Berhalter scored on the rebound in the 80th minute.
- The 'Caps will face the regional rivals, the Seattle Sounders, in the round of 16, with the first leg hosted by Vancouver on March 12 and the second in Spokane, Wash., on March 18.
- Late in the match Cartagines nearly levelled in the 74th minute, and Vancouver will return to MLS play on Saturday when they host Toronto FC, creating a quick turnaround.
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Vancouver SunWhitecaps down C.S. Cartagines 2-0, advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The 'Caps will now face their regional rivals the Seattle Sounders in the round of 16.
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