Dates Announced for Toronto FC's First Matchup in the 2019 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League
December 19, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - Toronto FC News Release
Toronto FC will take on Club Atlético Independiente de la Chorrera (Club Atletico Independiente (PAN)) in a two-game aggregate series in the 2019 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) Round of 16. The first leg is set for Tuesday, February 19 in La Chorrera, Panama with kick-off at 8:00 p.m. ET. The return leg will be played at BMO Field on Tuesday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Toronto FC qualified for the SCCL by winning the 2018 Canadian Championship and will be competing in the tournament for a second consecutive season. Last year, TFC advanced to the final before losing on penalties to Chivas de Guadalajara of Mexico's Liga MX. The winner of the SCCL will represent Concacaf in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League 2019 Match Date Windows
Round of 16: Toronto FC vs. Club Atletico Independiente
Tuesday, February 19
First Leg @ Club Atlético Independiente
8:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, February 26
Second Leg vs. Club Atlético Independiente
8:00 p.m. ET
MARCH
5-7 Quarterfinals - 1st Leg
12-14 Quarterfinals - 2nd Leg
APRIL - MAY
2-4 Semifinals - 1st Leg
9-11 Semifinals - 2nd Leg
23-25 Final - 1st Leg
30-2 Final - 2nd Leg
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