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Cruz Azul and Vancouver Meet in CONCACAF Final with History at Stake
- The Vancouver Whitecaps and Cruz Azul will meet on Sunday at Mexico City's Estadio Olímpico Universitario in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
- The Whitecaps reached the final after a step-by-step build, upsetting Saprissa, Monterrey, Pumas, and defeating Inter Miami 5-1 on aggregate.
- Cruz Azul, nine-time Liga MX champions and tournament favorites, seek a record-equalling seventh continental title after victories over Real Hope, Seattle, America, and Tigres UANL.
- Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster said, "We had to build this step by step," highlighting MLS roster rules that slow quick changes and the team's gradual squad improvement.
- A Whitecaps win would be their first major trophy since joining MLS in 2011 and make them the first Canadian club to claim the CONCACAF title, while Cruz Azul aims to match Club America's record.
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Will Vancouver's Whitecaps shine like in '79? Fans hope for historic win in Sunday's CONCACAF final
The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to play one of the biggest matches in the franchise history as they take on Mexican team Cruz Azul in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Sunday evening.
Mexico City.- Cruz Azul is one victory away from being the most winning team of the Concacaf Champions Cup, something that for coach Vicente Sanchez is an obligation for an institution like the celestial one. "Cros Azul's obligation is to win to be the most winning team of the Concacaf. There is a lot in play and that's why we want to win this trophy. Cruz Azul is a big team and as such is always obliged to go for every tournament," said the Uru…
Mexico, May 31 (EFE).- The Uruguayan Vicente Sánchez, coach of the Mexican Blue Cross, said this Saturday that it is the duty of his team to take advantage of the opportunity that will have this Sunday to become the most winning team of the Concacaf Champions Cup. “Cros Azul’s obligation is to win to be the most winning team of the Concacaf, along with another Mexican team. There is a lot in play and that’s why we want to win this trophy. Cruz A…
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