By Canadian Press

Whitecaps whipped 3-0 by L.A. in CONCACAF play

Apr 11, 2023 | 10:35 PM

LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League matchup on Tuesday night.

Carlos Vela scored two goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Jose Cifuentes completed the rout in the 65th minute.

Vancouver lost the first leg of the affair 3-0 as well.

The Whitecaps set out with an attacking lineup but failed to convert on their 14 shots.

LAFC will now face the winner of the matchup between Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union and Mexican side Atlas.

Imminent need

Council set to discuss possible location for homeless shelter on 15th Street

1h ago

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

17h ago

National

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

21h ago

Vancouver beat Real Espana 7-3 on aggregate to get to this stage while LAFC beat Costa Rica’s LD Alajuelense 4-2 on aggregate, losing the second match 2-1, in the Champions League Round of 16.

This report was first published by The Canadian Press on April 11, 2023.

The Canadian Press