Last week, the Whitecaps were stunned in a 5-0 thrashing by Cruz Azul in this year's final of the Champions Cup held in Mexico City. Vancouver released a statement on Thursday saying after "the ...

Earlier this week, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul on Sunday at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.

Earlier this week, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul on Sunday at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City. In the ...

Three Canadian national team players were among those who fell ill following the Vancouver Whitecaps' appearance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final last weekend in Mexico City. The Whitecaps said ...

Ali Ahmed of Canada's Vancouver Whitecaps sits on the pitch after losing 0-5 against Mexico's Cruz Azul during the CONCACAF Champions Cup final soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Ali Ahmed of Canada's Vancouver Whitecaps sits on the pitch after losing 0-5 against Mexico's Cruz Azul during the CONCACAF Champions Cup final soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Ali Ahmed of Canada's Vancouver Whitecaps sits on the pitch after losing 0-5 against Mexico's Cruz Azul during the CONCACAF Champions Cup final soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Ali Ahmed of Canada's Vancouver Whitecaps sits on the pitch after losing 0-5 against Mexico's Cruz Azul during the CONCACAF Champions Cup final soccer match in Mexico City, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

MLS' Vancouver Whitecaps, meanwhile, had a remarkable run in the tournament. However, once the Whitecaps reached the final and faced Liga MX's Cruz Azul on the road in Mexico City, they fell 5-0.

Cruz Azul beat Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in the Champions Cup final. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.