VANCOUVER, BC – It all comes down to this. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to play the biggest match in the club's 50 plus year history as they take on LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Final this Sunday, June 1. The 'Caps will be looking to make history and become the first Canadian team to win the tournament, as well as only the second MLS side to win the modern ideration of the tournament. Kickoff from Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico is set for 6 p.m. PT
- Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 6 p.m. PT
- Estadio Olímpico Universitario – Mexico City, Mexico
- BROADCAST
ONLINE/TV: Watch on OneSoccer, FuboTV, TELUS Channel 980 - RADIO: 730 CKNW, 101.1 HD3, CKNW.com
- Radio Talent (English): Asa Rehman (play-by-play), Colin Miller (analyst)
- Pre-match show starts at 5 p.m. PT
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The club will be hosting a sold-out Final Watch Party on Terry Fox Plaza at BC Place on Sunday, with 2,500 fans expected to be in attendance. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. PT and kick is set for 6 p.m. PT. Through Final Watch Party tickets, more than $12,600 has been raised for the Whitecaps FC Foundation to fund programs such as promoting youth access to soccer in underserved communities and promoting environmental sustainability.
Sunday's final will mark the first-ever meeting between the 'Caps and Cruz Azul. It'll also mark the 13th time Vancouver faces a Mexican side in their MLS era (1W-4L-7D).
Relive the final-clinching victory in Fort Lauderdale!
WEEKLY STORYLINES
BATTLE FOR CONTINENTAL GLORY: It all comes down to this. On Sunday, the 'Caps will play the biggest game in their MLS era as they face LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Final at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, Mexico. Vancouver eliminated three-time champions Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica in round one, five-time champions CF Monterrey in the round of 16, three-time champions Pumas UNAM in the quarterfinals, and defending MLS Supporters' Shield champions Inter Miami CF in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Cruz Azul defeated Haitian side Real Hope FA, Seattle Sounders FC, Club América, and Tigres UANL. The winner of the final will qualify for this year's 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, as well as the second edition of the new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2029.
'CAPS ON TOP: Following the results of MLS Matchday 16, Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue to sit at the top of the Western Conference standings thanks to their 9W-1L-5D record (32 points). The 'Caps, who are now unbeaten in 15 games across all competitions, hold a five-point advantage on second-placed San Diego FC in the West. In addition, the Blue and White sit second in the Supporters' Shield standings, one point off of league-leading Philadelphia Union. Vancouver leads the league in goal differential with plus 15, the least goals conceded with 12, the least shots on target against with 46, most corner kicks with 101, the best points per game at 2.13, sit second in expected goals with 34.95, sit second in clean sheets with seven, and hold the third best passing per cent at 87.5%.
ROAD WARRIORS: The 'Caps are MLS' lone unbeaten team away from home in league play this season with a 4W-0L-3D record, scoring 11 goals on the road and allowing the least amount of goals on the road in the league with four. In fact, the team has posted a 14W-8L-10D record on the road in MLS regular season play since August 26, 2023 for a total of 52 points. This year's form on the road has also been a bright spot in Concacaf Champions Cup play, with Vancouver claiming 2-2 draws in hostile atmospheres against CF Monterrey in Torreón during the Round of 16 and against Pumas UNAM in Mexico City during the quarterfinals, as well as a 3-1 victory against Inter Miami CF in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
CLUB NEWS
- THE PEAK JERSEY: Whitecaps FC unveil The Peak jersey
- CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL: 'Caps to face Cruz Azul in 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final
- CCC FINAL WATCH PARTY: Historic VWFC Final Watch Party, presented by BMO, on Terry Fox Plaza on June 1
- PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Brian White named MLS Player of the Month for April
- TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY: Brian White named to MLS Team of the Matchday 15
- EAFC TEAM OF THE SEASON: Ryan Gauld receives EA Sports FC Team of the Season card on FC25
- MLS ALL-STAR VOTING: Vote now for your 'Caps to get into the 2025 MLS All-Star Game
- 'CAPS FOR CANADA: Ali Ahmed, Sam Adekugbe, Jayden Nelson called up to CanMNT for Canadian Shield
- USMNT 'CAPS: Sebastian Berhalter, Brian White called up to USMNT for June international window
- VITE CALLED UP: Pedro Vite called up to Ecuador's men's national team for June international window
- BOVALINA CALLED UP: Giuseppe Bovalina called up to Australia's U-23 side for June international window
- JOHNSON CALLED UP: Tate Johnson called up to U.S. U-20 side for June international window
- MATCH RESCHEDULED: Home match against Portland Timbers rescheduled for Wednesday, September 24
- VWFC FOUNDATION: Club launches Whitecaps FC Foundation
- TIM HORTONS: 'Caps and Tim Hortons reunite in exciting multiyear partnership
- VWFC ON TSN: Mark your calendars for 2025 'Caps matches on TSN
- VWFC SCHEDULE: Check out the 2025 MLS regular season schedule
- WFC2 SCHEDULE: Check out WFC2's 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule
- L1BC SCHEDULE: League1 BC 2025 schedule
- 2025 CELEBRATION MATCHES: Secure your spot to one of our 2025 Celebration Matches at BC Place
