Club América Femenil win Concacaf W Champions Cup
Key takeaways
- Club América Femenil clinched their first international trophy on Saturday, defeating the Washington Spirit 5-3 in a recklessly entertaining Concacaf W Champions Cup final in Pachuca, Mexico.
- Washington erased an early two-goal deficit to take a 3-2 lead in the second half, but it was quickly erased due to a mistake in the back.
- Club América Femenil celebrate winning their first international trophy in 5-3 thriller with Washington Spirit.
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Club América Femenil clinched their first international trophy on Saturday, defeating the Washington Spirit 5-3 in a recklessly entertaining Concacaf W Champions Cup final in Pachuca, Mexico.
Washington erased an early two-goal deficit to take a 3-2 lead in the second half, but it was quickly erased due to a mistake in the back. América substitute Irene Guerrero scored the eventual game-winner in the 79th minute, and captain Scarlett Camberos added a fifth goal in stoppage time. Brazilian forward Geyse scored a brace. Camberos was named the player of the tournament.
Club América Femenil celebrate winning their first international trophy in 5-3 thriller with Washington Spirit. Manuel Velasquez/Getty ImagesThe América captain scored a hat trick on Wednesday in a 4-1 semifinal win over reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC. With Saturday's victory, América booked a berth in the 2027 FIFA Champions Cup and the 2028 Club World Cup alongside Barcelona, who won the European title earlier in the day.