The Concacaf W Champions Cup is back in action with the semifinal round heating up, and the final four teams are ready to battle it out for a spot in the tournament final on Saturday. Club America and Tigres Femenil, representing Liga MX Femenil, will be facing off against NWSL clubs Portland Thorns and Gotham FC, respectively, in this inaugural competition. The knockout rounds of the tournament are set to take place at Estadio Universitario (UNAL) in Monterrey, Mexico.
Semifinal matchups will feature Club America, fresh off a runners-up finish in Liga MX Femenil’s Gran Final, going head-to-head against Gotham FC, who are currently struggling with a two-game losing streak in the NWSL regular season. On the other hand, Tigres Femenil, who have been out of action for weeks since their quarterfinal elimination on April 28, will be facing a red-hot Portland Thorns team missing Sophia Wilson due to maternity leave. The Thorns are in great form since games resumed in October 2024, making this an exciting matchup to watch.
The tournament schedule is as follows:
– Club America vs. Gotham FC on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
– Tigres Femenil vs. Portland Thorns on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
– Third place match: TBD vs. TBD on Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. (Paramount+)
– Champions Cup final: TBD vs. TBD on Saturday, May 24 at 10 p.m. (Paramount+)
In the path to the semifinals, the final four teams topped their respective groups after a round-robin style group stage. Tigres dominated Group A with an undefeated record, while Gotham FC secured the second spot in their group. Club America and Portland Thorns tied on points but Club America advanced due to a better goal differential.
Players to keep an eye on during the matches include Montserrat Saldívar from Club America, Midge Purce from Gotham FC, Ana Dias from Tigres Femenil, and Caiya Hanks from Portland Thorns. These players have been key to their respective teams’ success and will play crucial roles in the upcoming matches.
As for predictions, Gotham FC might have a slight edge over Club America due to injuries affecting the latter’s performance. On the other hand, Portland Thorns seem to be the favorite against Tigres Femenil, given the uncertainties surrounding the latter’s lineup.
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