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The last team to win an MLS title was the Seattle Sounders in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Toluca will be aiming for its third title at the tournament, the first since 2003 when they defeated Morelia in the final between the Mexican teams.<\/p>\n<p>Toluca achieved the victory despite the absence of two Mexican players, Alexis Vega and Jesus Gallardo, who were required to join the national team for the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>LAFC was aiming to reach the finals for the third time in their fourth appearance. The club also reached the Champions Cup final in 2020 and 2023.<\/p>\n<p>LAFC finished the game with 10 men after Ryan Porteous was sent off in the 88th minute.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>AP Soccer: <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/concacaf-champions-cup-toluca-lafc-55612f8304b0d0521da422a6e97d5e6b\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) \u2014 Sparked by second-half goals from Herrinho and Everardo del Villar, Toluca defeated LAFC 4-0 on Wednesday. CONCACAF Champions Cup final match UANL Tigress. Herrinho converted a penalty in the 49th minute, and Del Villar doubled the lead in the 58th minute. 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