In a stunning upset, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Inter Miami 2-0 in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup, inching closer to their first final appearance in club history. The match saw over 53,000 fans in attendance as the Whitecaps showcased their tactical superiority, outmaneuvering Miami at virtually every turn.

Brian White opened the scoring with a header in the 24th minute, and Sebastian Berhalter sealed the victory with a goal in the 85th minute. Despite several opportunities, Miami managed to only register two shots on target throughout the match, leading to deep concerns for their strategy moving forward.

As the aggregate leaders heading into the second leg, the Whitecaps demonstrated that even without key players, they could perform at a high level. With away goals being a significant tiebreaker factor, Miami will need a significant turnaround in the upcoming match to keep their championship dreams alive.

“Berhalter makes it 2️⃣ for the Whitecaps! ⚽ pic.twitter.com/gJBsZX56PX”
— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) April 25, 2025

Inter Miami must now regroup and strategize effectively ahead of the return match in Fort Lauderdale on April 30. The team will be under pressure to deliver after their recent performance, especially with key player Luis Suarez needing to step up his game to support the attack.