Gotham FC is gearing up to face Tigres UANL in the highly anticipated inaugural final of the Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup this Saturday. Both teams showcased their exceptional abilities in the semifinals, securing their spots with commanding victories over their respective opponents.
In their semifinal match, Gotham FC overcame Club América 3-1 despite challenging weather conditions at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey, Mexico. The NWSL champions started confidently, with Brazilian forward Geyse opening the scoring by volleying in a corner from Sarah Schupansky in the 21st minute. Midge Purce, returning from a significant injury, added a penalty goal shortly after, further solidifying Gotham’s dominance. An unfortunate own goal by América defender Jana Gutiérrez extended Gotham’s lead to 3-0. Though América managed to score before halftime through Irene Guerrero, it wasn’t enough to thwart Gotham’s progress.
On the other side, Tigres UANL displayed their prowess by defeating the Portland Thorns with a score of 2-0. The match was marked by Tigres’ early goals, with Aaliyah Farmer netting the first in the 10th minute and Thembi Kgatlana doubling the advantage shortly after. Despite the Thorns’ attempts to adjust their strategy in the second half, they struggled to penetrate Tigres’ defense effectively.
The final will commence at 10 p.m. ET, and the stakes are high— the winner will earn a place in the inaugural 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup and the 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup, highlighting the significance of this matchup for both teams.
This groundbreaking event not only underscores the increasing competitiveness of women’s soccer but also sets the stage for future opportunities for teams in North America. The prospect of top-tier international competition is an exciting development that fans and players alike can look forward to.