Emergency! The Whitecaps are on FIRE!

We knew the ‘Caps were gonna make it — beating Inter Miami 5–1 on aggregate in the semis? Unreal. It’s not about Messi anymore. Before the game, people were already chatting about how many goals Vancouver would score and what the final might look like. Folks here in Vancouver believed in the ‘Caps — and man, they showed up.

Even when Jordi Alba got that early goal and made it 1–2 on aggregate, the team didn’t panic. They kept pushing, stayed focused, and worked the ball from the back. It paid off. Three straight goals. Brian White, Pedro Vite, and Sebastian Berhalter came through when it mattered most. That second-leg win in Miami sealed the deal. The final is on June 1 playing against Cruz Azul in Mexico City.

But let’s not forget how they got here. This wasn’t easy.

The run started in Round One. They dropped the first leg 2–1 away to Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica. Not ideal. But back at home, they bounced back with a 2–0 win and went through with a 3–2 aggregate.

Next was Monterrey — one of Mexico’s strongest sides. The ‘Caps got a 1–1 draw at BC Place, then went to Mexico and held them to a 2–2 tie. That was just enough — they went through on away goals.

Then came LA Galaxy. First leg in Vancouver, 2–1 win. Second leg in LA? Tough match, ended 1–1, but it was enough to move forward.

From Saprissa to Messi, the Whitecaps didn’t get here by chance — they earned it. They faced strong teams, stayed focused, and played as one. No shortcuts, just solid football all the way through.

Final’s coming up June 1. No matter what happens, this squad already made history.

But hey — 1st Canadian Team got into the final since 2018 and we are just one step away lifting the cup!