dailyloe.com – The Seattle Sounders face Tigres UANL in Monterrey tonight for a Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal first leg. This marks Seattle’s first visit since 2013 and their eighth consecutive away match. The Sounders enter on a six-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Seattle previously defeated Tigres in two prior knockout meetings. They won a 2013 CCC quarterfinal 3-2 on aggregate and a 2021 Leagues Cup match 3-0. This will be the fourth competitive meeting between the two clubs.
Tigres arrive in uneven form with two wins in their last seven matches. They suffered consecutive Liga MX losses to Juarez and Tijuana recently. The team also faces league pressure, holding a slim playoff spot ahead of a weekend clash with Chivas.
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei is expected to start, bringing extensive experience. He holds 28 career CCC appearances, the most among MLS goalkeepers. His performance will be critical against a potent Tigres attack.
Tigres boast a formidable home record against non-Mexican teams. They are undefeated in 31 CCC home matches versus foreign opponents. Their record includes nine wins and two draws against MLS sides specifically.
The only MLS points taken at Tigres were draws by Orlando in 2023 and Columbus in 2024. Columbus eventually won that 2024 quarterfinal series via penalty shootout. This history underscores the difficulty of Seattle’s task.
Seattle prepared by staying in Houston after a weekend MLS victory. They shortened their travel ahead of this crucial continental fixture. The return leg is scheduled for next Wednesday at Lumen Field.[]
Source: Sounder at Heart
