VANCOUVER, BC – Mexico, here we come.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will face reigning Mexican Liga MX champions Tigres UANL in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. The ‘Caps clinched their first-ever semifinal berth on Thursday night at BC Place, defeating New York Red Bulls 2-0 to win the two-leg series 3-1 on aggregate.
Now, the journey continues.
Here are three things you need to know about Vancouver’s next opponent, who just happen to be one of the best teams in the entire region.
THE VOLCANO
Tigres are based in San Nicolás de la Garza, Nuevo Leon, which is a part of the Monterrey metropolitan area in northeast Mexico.