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Club América Wins CONCACAF W Champions Cup

The victory gave América its first continental trophy and secured berths in the 2027 FIFA Champions Cup and the inaugural 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.

Overview

  • Club América defeated the Washington Spirit 5-3 in the final on Saturday after rallying from a 3-2 deficit to score three late goals.
  • Brazilian forward Geyse scored twice including the 61st-minute equalizer, Irene Guerrero scored the 79th-minute go-ahead goal, and captain Scarlett Camberos added the stoppage-time clincher and was named tournament best player.
  • Rosemonde Kouassi finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals while Washington rallied from 2-0 down to lead before América’s late comeback.
  • The title caps a run that began with América winning the Liga MX Femenil Clausura the previous week and included a 4-1 semifinal win over defending CONCACAF champion Gotham FC.
  • As the first Mexican club to win the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, América’s success highlights the rising competitiveness of Liga MX Femenil and raises the league’s profile ahead of expanded global women’s club competitions.