Concacaf is launching a new club championship, which will be called the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
It’s the region’s first official women’s continental club championship. Similar to the UEFA Champions League, the Champions Cup will be an annual competition featuring the best clubs of the region, from North and Central America and the Caribbean.
A total of 11 clubs will qualify for the Cup, including three clubs from the United States and Mexico. Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Jamaica and Panama will each be allotted one spot. Leagues eligible to be involved include the NWSL, Liga MX Femenil, USL W Super League and more.
The preliminary round and group stage matches are scheduled for August, September and October of this year, with semifinals and a final in May 2025. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the new FIFA women’s Club World Cup, which has yet to be announced.
“Launching the Concacaf W Champions Cup is a very exciting next step on our journey of developing all aspects of women’s football in our region”, said Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani. “The W Champions Cup will provide a tremendous sporting opportunity for clubs in Concacaf, and we look forward to the first edition commencing in August this…
