LA Galaxy Face Mount Pleasant FA in Concacaf Champions Cup
LA Galaxy Face Mount Pleasant FA in Concacaf Champions Cup
The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup featured a historic matchup between the LA Galaxy and Jamaica's Mount Pleasant FA.
As the Caribbean Cup champions, Mount Pleasant made their tournament debut in the Round of 16 against an established MLS powerhouse.
The first leg in California was dominated by Gabriel Pec, whose impressive hat trick secured a 3-0 lead for the Galaxy.
Heading to Kingston for the second leg, manager Theodore Whitmore hoped for a miracle comeback with a full roster.
Historically, no Jamaican club had ever overcome a three-goal deficit against an MLS side.
With a quarterfinal spot against either San Diego FC or Toluca on the line, the series underscored the growing competition between MLS clubs and emerging teams from the Caribbean.
