The 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup is intensifying as the second edition of the region’s premier women’s club football tournament, showcasing top talent from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Organized by Concacaf, this competition not only crowns the continental champion but also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup and the 2028 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
As the group stage unfolds, fans are treated to exciting matches featuring clubs from leagues like the NWSL and Liga MX Femenil. This comprehensive guide covers the teams, groups, standings, schedule, venues, and everything you need to stay updated on the road to the May 2026 finals.
2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup: Teams, Groups, Standings, Schedule, and Key Details
The 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup is elevating women’s club football in the region, with intense competition and global implications. Whether you’re tracking Orlando Pride’s campaign or Monterrey’s firepower, this tournament is a must-watch.
Tournament Overview and Format
The 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup kicked off on August 19, 2025, with a streamlined format featuring 10 teams from six member associations, a reduction from the inaugural 11-team edition won by NJ/NY Gotham FC. The tournament is divided into a group stage and knockout rounds:
- Group Stage: Two groups of five teams each, playing in a single round-robin format. Each team plays four matches (two home, two away) from August to October 2025 – the top two teams from each group advance.
- Knockout Stage: Semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final, held at a centralized venue from May 20-23, 2026.
- Tiebreakers: Goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, disciplinary points, and drawing of lots.
This edition emphasizes competitive balance, with seeding based on Concacaf Women’s Club Rankings. The champion earns bragging rights and global qualification spots, making every match crucial.
Qualified Teams for 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup
Qualification spots were allocated to six associations, with Mexico and the United States receiving three each due to their strong leagues. Here’s the full list of teams, organized by country:
- Canada (1 spot): Vancouver Rise Academy (2024 League1 Canada Inter-Provincial Championship champions)
- Costa Rica (1 spot): LD Alajuelense (2024 Costa Rican Women’s Premier Division Apertura and Clausura champions)
- El Salvador (1 spot): Alianza Women (2024–25 Primera División Femenina de El Salvador Apertura and Clausura champions)
- Mexico (3 spots): CF Monterrey (2024 Liga MX Femenil Apertura champions), CF Pachuca (2025 Liga MX Femenil Clausura champions), Club América Femenil (best aggregate points runner-up)
- Panama (1 spot): Chorrillo FC (2024 Clausura and 2025 Apertura play-off winners)
- United States (3 spots): Orlando Pride (2024 NWSL champions and Shield winners), Washington Spirit (2024 NWSL runners-up), NJ/NY Gotham FC (next best in 2024 NWSL standings)
These clubs bring a mix of experience and emerging talent, with NWSL sides like Orlando Pride and Liga MX powerhouses like Monterrey favored to advance.
Group Stage Draw and Structure
The official draw took place on June 3, 2025, in Miami, assigning teams to two groups based on pots derived from Concacaf rankings. Here’s the breakdown:
- Group A: Club América Femenil (MEX), Orlando Pride (USA), CF Pachuca Femenil (MEX), LD Alajuelense (CRC), Chorrillo FC (PAN)
- Group B: NJ/NY Gotham FC (USA), Washington Spirit (USA), CF Monterrey Femenil (MEX), Vancouver Rise Academy (CAN), Alianza Women (SLV)
Group A features strong Mexican representation, while Group B includes the defending champions, Gotham FC, and high-scoring Washington Spirit.
2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup Standings
By the end of September 2025, following Matchday 3, the group stage featured 12 matches with a total of 53 goals scored, averaging 4.42 goals per match.
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América (Mexico) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| 2 | Pachuca (Mexico) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
| 3 | Orlando Pride (United States) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 |
| 4 | Alajuelense (Costa Rica) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 1 |
| 5 | horrillo (E) (Panama) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | −20 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC (United States ) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 10 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit (United States ) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | +11 | 7 |
| 3 | Monterrey (Mexico) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 3 |
| 4 | Vancouver Rise Academy (Canada) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0 |
| 5 | Alianza (E) (El Salvador ) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | −17 | 0 |
For the latest live standings, check official Concacaf sources. Top scorers include Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit), Alice Soto (Monterrey), and Summer Yates (Orlando Pride), all with 3 goals
Schedule and Key Dates
The group stage spans five matchdays, with teams having one bye per round:
- Matchday 1: August 19-21, 2025
- Matchday 2: September 2-4, 2025
- Matchday 3: September 16-18, 2025
- Matchday 4: September 30 – October 2, 2025
- Matchday 5: October 14-16, 2025
- Semi-finals, Third-Place, Final: May 20-23, 2026 (centralized venue TBD)
Notable recent matches include Washington Spirit’s high-scoring wins and Gotham FC’s unbeaten run. Upcoming Matchday 4 features key clashes like Club América vs Orlando Pride. Full fixtures are available on Concacaf’s official site.
Venues and Broadcasting
Group stage matches are hosted at home stadiums of the participating clubs, such as Audi Field (Washington Spirit) and Estadio BBVA (Monterrey). The finals will be at a centralized location, to be announced.
Broadcasting includes ESPN, YouTube (full matches), and Concacaf’s platforms for live streams and highlights, making it accessible for fans across the Americas.
Key Highlights of the tournaments
This edition has already delivered thrills, with high goal tallies and standout performances from NWSL stars. Defending champions Gotham FC are favorites to repeat, but Mexican teams like América and Monterrey pose serious threats. Look for upsets from underdogs like Alajuelense or Alianza.
As the group stage concludes in October, the race for the top two spots intensifies. The winner not only lifts the trophy but secures a path to FIFA’s elite club events.
Top scorers 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup
Here’s the leaderboard for the Concacaf W Champions Cup top scorers. (Last Update – September 30, 2025)
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals | Assists | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Soto | CF Monterrey Femenil | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Irene Guerrero | Club América Femenil | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Rosemonde Kouassi | Washington Spirit | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Summer Yates | Orlando Pride | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Bruna Vilamala | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Nina Nicosia | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Khyah Harper | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Marcela Restrepo | CF Monterrey Femenil | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Brittany Ratcliffe | Washington Spirit | 1 | 1 | 3 |