Match report
Seattle Sounders Defeat Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Seattle Sounders
2–1
FT
Vancouver Whitecaps
Mar 19, 2026
The Seattle Sounders defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in a closely contested CONCACAF Champions League match on March 19, 2026. The game began with an early goal for Vancouver, but Seattle rallied to score two quick goals in the second half, securing their lead and ultimately the victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Seattle Sounders 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps
- • J. Badwal scored the first goal for Vancouver Whitecaps at 24 minutes
- • D. Musovski equalized for Seattle Sounders at 79 minutes
- • P. Rothrock scored the winning goal for Seattle Sounders at 83 minutes
- • Mathías Laborda and A. Jackson received yellow cards for Vancouver Whitecaps early in the game
Lineups
Seattle Sounders
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 S. Frei (G)
- 85 K. Kossa-Rienzi (D)
- 16 A. Roldan (D)
- 25 J. Ragen (D)
- 5 Nouhou (D)
- 37 S. Brunell (M)
- 7 C. Roldan (M)
- 9 J. Ferreira (M)
- 11 A. Rusnak (M)
- 17 P. Arriola (M)
- 95 O. De Rosario (F)
Substitutes
- 50 M. Anchor
- 26 A. Thomas
- 35 A. Lopez
- 93 G. Minoungou
- 90 S. Gomez
- 14 P. Rothrock
- 19 D. Musovski
- 45 P. Kingston
- 44 N. Petkovic
- 33 C. Baker
Vancouver Whitecaps
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Takaoka (G)
- 18 E. Ocampo (D)
- 2 M. Laborda (D)
- 6 R. Priso (D)
- 28 T. Johnson (D)
- 16 S. Berhalter (M)
- 20 A. Cubas (M)
- 59 J. Badwal (M)
- 13 T. Muller (M)
- 22 A. Jackson (M)
- 24 B. White (F)
Substitutes
- 30 A. Zendejas
- 32 I. Boehmer
- 15 S. Schonlau
- 11 E. Sabbi
- 8 O. Larraz
- 17 K. G. Cabrera Nakamura
- 29 M. Gherasimencov
- 19 R. Elloumi
- 26 J. Ngando
- 14 B. Caicedo
- 41 N. Djordjevic
Timeline
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5' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardMathías Laborda
Foul
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15' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardA. Jackson
Simulation
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24' Vancouver Whitecaps Goal · Normal GoalJ. Badwal · Assist: B. White
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38' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Cubas · On: E. Sabbi
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45'+2 Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardSnyder Brunell
Foul
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46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Jackson · On: K. G. Cabrera Nakamura
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65' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Arriola · On: P. Rothrock
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66' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2Off: O. De Rosario · On: D. Musovski
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66' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ferreira · On: P. Kingston
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75' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Badwal · On: Oliver Larraz
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77' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardR. Priso
Argument
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79' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalD. Musovski · Assist: P. Kingston
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80' Vancouver Whitecaps Card · Yellow CardS. Berhalter
Foul
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81' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Rusnák · On: N. Petkovic
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83' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalP. Rothrock · Assist: P. Kingston
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84' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4Off: B. White · On: R. Elloumi
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84' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Berhalter · On: J. Ngando
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89' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardStefan Frei
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Seattle Sounders | Vancouver Whitecaps |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 87% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 376 | 560 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.93 | 1.22 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 293 | 487 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted in Seattle Sounders' favor when they scored two quick goals in the 79th and 83rd minutes, reversing the early advantage Vancouver had taken with J. Badwal's goal
- ▸ Seattle's substitutions, particularly bringing on P. Kingston, proved crucial as he assisted both of Seattle's goals