The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last weekend's CONCACAF Champions Cup final have become ill.

The CONCACAF Champions Cup and the UEFA Champions League are both premier club competitions in their respective regions. While the UEFA Champions League brings together the top football clubs in Europe, the CONCACAF Champions Cup features the best teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have reported that a "significant" number of individuals have become sick following their trip to Mexico for the Concacaf Champions Cup final.The club published a statement