Concacaf announces details for 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Competitions
https://www.concacaf.com/en/caribbean-c ... petitions/
Fifth edition of Concacaf Caribbean Shield set for August 3-13 in Saint Kitts and Nevis; 16 clubs to participate.
Inaugural 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup to feature 10 clubs in 5-month tournament; will qualify three teams for the new and expanded 2024 Concacaf Champions League
Miami, FL – Concacaf has today confirmed important details for the Confederation’s two Caribbean club competitions taking place in 2023, the Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield and the new Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
Both competitions are part of Concacaf’s new club ecosystem announced in September 2021 and serve as qualifiers for Confederation-wide competitions.
“The ongoing growth and development of Caribbean club football is a major priority for Concacaf, and we are extremely pleased to announce the structure and format of the Caribbean Shield, and the Concacaf Caribbean Cup which will qualify three teams into the new expanded Concacaf Champions League. We believe these competitions will elevate leagues and clubs across the Caribbean and we look forward with great anticipation to them commencing in August this year,” said Concacaf General Secretary, Philippe Moggio.
“I also want to place on record our gratitude to the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association for offering to host the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield. We are very much looking forward to working with them to deliver this important competition,” added Moggio.
More details for each of the Concacaf Caribbean club competitions are available below.
2023 CONCACAF CARIBBEAN SHIELD
The fifth edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Shield will be hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association and will be played between August 3-13, 2023.
The expanded competition will feature a total of 16 clubs from 16 Concacaf Caribbean Member Associations, which are working with Concacaf towards a long-term vision to professionalize the club game across the region.
The tournament in Saint Kitts and Nevis will kick off with a Group Stage (four groups of four clubs each). After round-robin play, the group winners (four teams in total) will advance to the Semifinals. The Semifinal winners (two clubs) will dispute the tournament’s final and secure a berth in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
Thus far, 15 of the 16 participants have been confirmed. These are, in alphabetical order by Member Association: SV Dakota (Aruba), Scholars International SC (Cayman Islands), CRKSV Jong Holland (Curacao), Sagicor South East FC (Dominica), OyM FC (Dominican Republic), Solidarité Scolaire (Guadeloupe), AS Etoile De Matoury (French Guiana), Waterhouse FC (Jamaica), B1 Football Club (St Lucia), Golden Lion (Martinique), Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico), St. Pauls United FC (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Junior Stars (Saint Martin), SV Robinhood (Suriname), and SWA Sharks FC (Turks and Caicos Islands).
The last participating club, from Trinidad and Tobago, will be confirmed by May 28, 2023.
The official draw for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Shield will take place on June 8.
2023 CONCACAF CARIBBEAN CUP
The first edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup will feature 10 Caribbean clubs divided into two groups of five clubs each.
After round-robin play, where each club will play every other club in their group once (a total of four matches, two at home and two away), the two best clubs in each group will advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage of the competition will be composed of three rounds (semifinals, third place play-in, and final), with the champion, runner-up, and third place finisher (three clubs) advancing to the new and expanded Concacaf Champions League, which will be played in the spring of 2024. The Caribbean Cup Champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Thus far, six clubs have secured their participation in this competition. They are, in alphabetical order by Member Association: Cibao FC (Dominican Republic), Moca FC (Dominican Republic), Club Atletico Pantoja (Dominican Republic), Cavalier SC (Jamaica), Dunbeholden FC (Jamaica), and Harbour View FC (Jamaica).
The remaining four participants will be confirmed at a later date. They will include two Trinidadian clubs and the champion and runner-up of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Shield.
Note on the situation regarding Haitian Clubs: The Concacaf Council ratified the decision that Haitian clubs will not be able to participate in the upcoming Concacaf Club Competitions (2023/24). This unfortunate decision had to be taken in view that the Haitian league did not commence any football activities in 2022 and has not yet resumed play, therefore, no teams have been able to qualify (in addition to other club licensing requirements). As a result, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica have been awarded an additional berth in the competition (based on the performance of clubs in the past five editions).
2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Schedule Windows
Group Stage: August 22-24 (week 1), August 29-31 (week 2), September 19-21 (week 3), September 26-28 (week 4), and October 3-5 (week 5).
Semifinals: October 24-26 (first legs) and October 31 – November 2 (second legs).
Final and Third Place Play-In: November 28-30 (first legs) and December 5-7 (second legs).
The official draw for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup will take place on June 8.
NEW CCL FORMAT FROM 2024
From 2024 onwards, the SCCL will be replaced by an expanded 27-club Concacaf Champions League. The Confederation-wide competition will include five rounds (Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final) and will continue to be played in a direct elimination format.
Furthermore, the Scotiabank Concacaf League will be replaced by three regional cup competitions – Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup, that will be played in the fall of each year. These three new cups will qualify clubs for the expanded Champions League.
Thus far, four Liga MX clubs have qualified for the 2024 CCL, more details are available here.
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... -mx-teams/
2024 Concacaf Champions Cup (and qualifying: Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, Caribbean Cup, Caribbean Shield)
2024 Concacaf Champions Cup (and qualifying: Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, Caribbean Cup, Caribbean Shield)
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Concacaf launches new ranking system for region’s clubs and leagues
https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/
Clubs are awarded points for official international and domestic matches.
Dynamic rankings system will determine draw seedings for Concacaf Champions League and new regional cup competitions.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has announced the launch of an innovative new ranking system for clubs and leagues in the region. The new rankings will be an important part of the Confederation’s revamped club ecosystem and will be key a factor in determining draw seedings for official Concacaf club competitions beginning with the new 2023 Central American and Caribbean Cups and onwards, and next year’s eagerly anticipated expanded Concacaf Champions League.
The new dynamic rankings will be regularly updated following international club competitions, domestic league, and cup matches. They will be publicly available on Concacaf.com and in addition to determining draw seedings for Concacaf club competitions, will also provide fans with an engaging way to track the progress of their favorite club and league week after week, as they compete with the very best in the confederation.
How does the new Concacaf club ranking system work?
As a starting point for the new ranking, the region’s men’s clubs have been ranked based on their results since 2017 in the following official international and domestic club competitions:
Concacaf Champions League
Concacaf Regional Cups (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup)
Domestic first division professional league
Member Association Cups (which qualify for Concacaf competitions)
FIFA Club World Cup
Performances in these competitions this season (2023), and going forward in the coming years, will continue to be used to determine the new club ranking.
These competitions are weighted in terms of the ranking points available per match, with international matches awarding more ranking points than domestic first-division league and cup matches.
The calculating formula has been developed in a way that allows clubs to know ahead of each match how many ranking points they can gain or lose depending on the result (win, draw, or loss).
Clubs gain more ranking points for defeating a higher-ranked opponent and lose more ranking points should they be defeated by a lower-ranked opponent. Home-field advantage is also a factor.
Concacaf's new club ranking is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/club/
How does the League ranking index work?
In addition to an individual club ranking, Concacaf is launching a league ranking index to determine the strength of domestic professional leagues based on the performances of their clubs in international competitions.
For the League ranking, only international matches are considered and matches from the Concacaf Champions League will award twice the points in comparison to Concacaf Regional Cups.
The new club ranking is based on the performances of individual clubs in official international and domestic competitions, while the league ranking only considers international matches.
Concacaf's new league ranking is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/league/
More details on the rankings calculating formula are available here. https://www.concacaf.com/news/how-does- ... stem-work/
https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/
Clubs are awarded points for official international and domestic matches.
Dynamic rankings system will determine draw seedings for Concacaf Champions League and new regional cup competitions.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has announced the launch of an innovative new ranking system for clubs and leagues in the region. The new rankings will be an important part of the Confederation’s revamped club ecosystem and will be key a factor in determining draw seedings for official Concacaf club competitions beginning with the new 2023 Central American and Caribbean Cups and onwards, and next year’s eagerly anticipated expanded Concacaf Champions League.
The new dynamic rankings will be regularly updated following international club competitions, domestic league, and cup matches. They will be publicly available on Concacaf.com and in addition to determining draw seedings for Concacaf club competitions, will also provide fans with an engaging way to track the progress of their favorite club and league week after week, as they compete with the very best in the confederation.
How does the new Concacaf club ranking system work?
As a starting point for the new ranking, the region’s men’s clubs have been ranked based on their results since 2017 in the following official international and domestic club competitions:
Concacaf Champions League
Concacaf Regional Cups (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup)
Domestic first division professional league
Member Association Cups (which qualify for Concacaf competitions)
FIFA Club World Cup
Performances in these competitions this season (2023), and going forward in the coming years, will continue to be used to determine the new club ranking.
These competitions are weighted in terms of the ranking points available per match, with international matches awarding more ranking points than domestic first-division league and cup matches.
The calculating formula has been developed in a way that allows clubs to know ahead of each match how many ranking points they can gain or lose depending on the result (win, draw, or loss).
Clubs gain more ranking points for defeating a higher-ranked opponent and lose more ranking points should they be defeated by a lower-ranked opponent. Home-field advantage is also a factor.
Concacaf's new club ranking is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/club/
How does the League ranking index work?
In addition to an individual club ranking, Concacaf is launching a league ranking index to determine the strength of domestic professional leagues based on the performances of their clubs in international competitions.
For the League ranking, only international matches are considered and matches from the Concacaf Champions League will award twice the points in comparison to Concacaf Regional Cups.
The new club ranking is based on the performances of individual clubs in official international and domestic competitions, while the league ranking only considers international matches.
Concacaf's new league ranking is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/league/
More details on the rankings calculating formula are available here. https://www.concacaf.com/news/how-does- ... stem-work/
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How does the Concacaf Club Ranking system work?
https://www.concacaf.com/news/how-does- ... stem-work/
Video explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm8btYt9aOs
The Concacaf Club Ranking is a ranking system that evaluates the strength of professional football clubs based on their performance in official domestic and international historical matches and have been ranked based on their results since 2017. Its purpose is to reflect their sporting strength at any given time accurately.
The ranking is determined by considering matches from the following competitions:
Concacaf Champions League (CCL)
Concacaf Regional Cups (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup)
Domestic first-division professional leagues
Domestic Cups that qualify clubs for Concacaf club competitions
FIFA Club World Cup
The Concacaf Club Ranking is based on the Elo system, which involves updating the scores of both teams after each match with a zero-sum approach.
The updated ranking is based on the difference between the match's outcome and its expected outcome. The match's outcome is determined by whether the home team wins, there's a draw, or the away team wins. This outcome is only known after the match. Before the match, the expected outcome is calculated using the Concacaf Club Ranking scores of both teams and the home team's advantage.
One club may exceed expectations (over-performance) and increase its Concacaf Club Ranking score, while its opponent may underperform and decrease its Concacaf Club Ranking score by the same amount. The difference between actual and expected outcomes determines the number of points clubs earn or lose, with wins over stronger opponents resulting in greater increases. This self-correcting system ensures fairness.
Several factors influence the number of points awarded in a game, such as the competition weight factor determined by the competition. The home advantage factor is only applicable when the team plays in their home stadium rather than in other stadiums within their country. In knockout stages, the round result determines 50% of the score, while each match accounts for 25% until extra time, but before penalties. Additionally, after an international match, first-division clubs receive a league bonus that adjusts their scores by 10% of the points earned or lost by their domestic teams.
Mathematical explanation of the ranking score
Update score: old score + F*(Result – Expected Result)
F = competition weight factor, ranging from 10 (CCL) to 5 (Regional Cup) to 2.5 (domestic league/cup)
Result = 1 for a win, 0 for a draw, and -1 for a loss
Expected Result = score between 1 and -1, based upon ranking scores and venue, to incorporate home advantage
How does the League Ranking work?
This system operates similarly to the club ranking. Each league has its score, and when clubs from different leagues participate in international matches, the expectation is based on their respective league scores. They are competing against each other using their league scores.
It's important to note that only international matches contribute to this ranking, with the Concacaf Champions League (CCL) being twice as crucial as regional cup matches.
Clubs in Non-professional leagues in Concacaf competitions
Non-professional clubs do not have their own ranking but represent their nation.
For example: if a club from Suriname plays in a Concacaf competition and ends with 1,007 points, a year later, when another club from Suriname plays in a Concacaf competition, it will start with 1,007 points.
Clubs promoting from second division to first division in professional leagues
The promoted club will take over the spot (and score) in the ranking of the relegated club.
Clubs relegated from first division to second division
Relegated clubs lose their spot (and score) in the ranking to the promoted club.
Domestic cups (US Open and Canadian Championship)
Same approach as of the non-professional leagues in Concacaf Competitions. One ranking score per domestic second division.
FIFA Club World Cup
In the FIFA Club World Cup, teams representing Concacaf can earn a set number of points based on their performance. Making it to the semifinals will earn 5 points, reaching the final will earn an additional 10 points, and winning the competition will earn an additional 15 points. Winning the FIFA World Cup can earn a total of 30 points.
It's important to mention that no points will be deducted during the FIFA Club World Cup.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/how-does- ... stem-work/
Video explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm8btYt9aOs
The Concacaf Club Ranking is a ranking system that evaluates the strength of professional football clubs based on their performance in official domestic and international historical matches and have been ranked based on their results since 2017. Its purpose is to reflect their sporting strength at any given time accurately.
The ranking is determined by considering matches from the following competitions:
Concacaf Champions League (CCL)
Concacaf Regional Cups (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup)
Domestic first-division professional leagues
Domestic Cups that qualify clubs for Concacaf club competitions
FIFA Club World Cup
The Concacaf Club Ranking is based on the Elo system, which involves updating the scores of both teams after each match with a zero-sum approach.
The updated ranking is based on the difference between the match's outcome and its expected outcome. The match's outcome is determined by whether the home team wins, there's a draw, or the away team wins. This outcome is only known after the match. Before the match, the expected outcome is calculated using the Concacaf Club Ranking scores of both teams and the home team's advantage.
One club may exceed expectations (over-performance) and increase its Concacaf Club Ranking score, while its opponent may underperform and decrease its Concacaf Club Ranking score by the same amount. The difference between actual and expected outcomes determines the number of points clubs earn or lose, with wins over stronger opponents resulting in greater increases. This self-correcting system ensures fairness.
Several factors influence the number of points awarded in a game, such as the competition weight factor determined by the competition. The home advantage factor is only applicable when the team plays in their home stadium rather than in other stadiums within their country. In knockout stages, the round result determines 50% of the score, while each match accounts for 25% until extra time, but before penalties. Additionally, after an international match, first-division clubs receive a league bonus that adjusts their scores by 10% of the points earned or lost by their domestic teams.
Mathematical explanation of the ranking score
Update score: old score + F*(Result – Expected Result)
F = competition weight factor, ranging from 10 (CCL) to 5 (Regional Cup) to 2.5 (domestic league/cup)
Result = 1 for a win, 0 for a draw, and -1 for a loss
Expected Result = score between 1 and -1, based upon ranking scores and venue, to incorporate home advantage
How does the League Ranking work?
This system operates similarly to the club ranking. Each league has its score, and when clubs from different leagues participate in international matches, the expectation is based on their respective league scores. They are competing against each other using their league scores.
It's important to note that only international matches contribute to this ranking, with the Concacaf Champions League (CCL) being twice as crucial as regional cup matches.
Clubs in Non-professional leagues in Concacaf competitions
Non-professional clubs do not have their own ranking but represent their nation.
For example: if a club from Suriname plays in a Concacaf competition and ends with 1,007 points, a year later, when another club from Suriname plays in a Concacaf competition, it will start with 1,007 points.
Clubs promoting from second division to first division in professional leagues
The promoted club will take over the spot (and score) in the ranking of the relegated club.
Clubs relegated from first division to second division
Relegated clubs lose their spot (and score) in the ranking to the promoted club.
Domestic cups (US Open and Canadian Championship)
Same approach as of the non-professional leagues in Concacaf Competitions. One ranking score per domestic second division.
FIFA Club World Cup
In the FIFA Club World Cup, teams representing Concacaf can earn a set number of points based on their performance. Making it to the semifinals will earn 5 points, reaching the final will earn an additional 10 points, and winning the competition will earn an additional 15 points. Winning the FIFA World Cup can earn a total of 30 points.
It's important to mention that no points will be deducted during the FIFA Club World Cup.
Concacaf Club Ranking top 10 (as of May 15, 2023)
Olimpia, Saprissa headline Central American Cup teams
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... cup-teams/
MIAMI, Florida – The field for the inaugural Central American Cup is taking shape, with 16 of the 20 teams already determined and the final four spots to be finalized in the next month.
The Central American Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the four quarterfinal winners from the 2023 Central American Cup and the winners from two play-in rounds.
Among the teams already qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup are two-time Scotiabank Concacaf League champions CD Olimpia of Honduras, 2019 SCL winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica and 2021 SCL winners Comunicaciones of Guatemala.
Below is the list of teams qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup:
COSTA RICA
Deportivo Saprissa
Three-time Concacaf champions and 2019 SCL winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica will attempt to try to win a third different Concacaf trophy.
LD Alajuelense
Two-time Concacaf champions and 2020 SCL winners Alajuelense will also be targeting another piece of Concacaf hardware for their trophy cabinet.
Herediano
2018 SCL champions Herediano will be trying to qualify for a 10th Champions League.
Cartagines
1994 Concacaf champions Cartagines will be seeking their first Champions League berth since the 2013-14 edition.
EL SALVADOR
FAS
Past Concacaf champions FAS (1979) will be seeking their first Champions League appearance since the 2014-15 edition. FAS appeared in three editions of the SCL (2018, 2020, 2021).
CD Aguila
The 1976 Concacaf champions have qualified for Concacaf competition for the second year in a row (2022 SCL) and will be targeting a second Champions League qualification (2012-13).
GUATEMALA
Coban Imperial
Coban Imperial will make their first appearance in international competition since the 2004 UNCAF Interclub Cup.
Comunicaciones
Former Concacaf champions (1978) and 2021 SCL winners Comunicaciones will seek a new Concacaf trophy in the Central American Cup.
HONDURAS
Olimpia
The only two-time champions of the SCL and former Concacaf winners Olimpia will try to become the first ever Central American Cup champion and qualify for a record 14th Champions League.
Real Espana
Real Espana made a heralded return to the Champions League in 2023 and now will attempt to qualify for the tournament for a fifth time.
Motagua
Three-time SCL runners-up Motagua have their sights set on a third straight Champions League qualification.
Olancho FC
Olancho will be making their first foray into international competition and will try to become the seventh different team from Honduras to qualify for the Champions League.
NICARAGUA
Real Esteli
Real Esteli are no strangers to Concacaf competition, with seven previous SCCL berths and five SCL appearances.
Diriangen
Diriangen are in Concacaf competition for a third consecutive season and are hoping to qualify for a first ever Champions League.
PANAMA
CAI
CAI return to Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 SCL. Their lone Champions League appearance came in 2019.
Sporting San Miguelito
Sporting San Miguelito are back again in Concacaf competition for a second straight year after playing in the 2022 SCL. They competed in the SCCL in 2013-14.
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... cup-teams/
MIAMI, Florida – The field for the inaugural Central American Cup is taking shape, with 16 of the 20 teams already determined and the final four spots to be finalized in the next month.
The Central American Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the four quarterfinal winners from the 2023 Central American Cup and the winners from two play-in rounds.
Among the teams already qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup are two-time Scotiabank Concacaf League champions CD Olimpia of Honduras, 2019 SCL winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica and 2021 SCL winners Comunicaciones of Guatemala.
Below is the list of teams qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup:
COSTA RICA
Deportivo Saprissa
Three-time Concacaf champions and 2019 SCL winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica will attempt to try to win a third different Concacaf trophy.
LD Alajuelense
Two-time Concacaf champions and 2020 SCL winners Alajuelense will also be targeting another piece of Concacaf hardware for their trophy cabinet.
Herediano
2018 SCL champions Herediano will be trying to qualify for a 10th Champions League.
Cartagines
1994 Concacaf champions Cartagines will be seeking their first Champions League berth since the 2013-14 edition.
EL SALVADOR
FAS
Past Concacaf champions FAS (1979) will be seeking their first Champions League appearance since the 2014-15 edition. FAS appeared in three editions of the SCL (2018, 2020, 2021).
CD Aguila
The 1976 Concacaf champions have qualified for Concacaf competition for the second year in a row (2022 SCL) and will be targeting a second Champions League qualification (2012-13).
GUATEMALA
Coban Imperial
Coban Imperial will make their first appearance in international competition since the 2004 UNCAF Interclub Cup.
Comunicaciones
Former Concacaf champions (1978) and 2021 SCL winners Comunicaciones will seek a new Concacaf trophy in the Central American Cup.
HONDURAS
Olimpia
The only two-time champions of the SCL and former Concacaf winners Olimpia will try to become the first ever Central American Cup champion and qualify for a record 14th Champions League.
Real Espana
Real Espana made a heralded return to the Champions League in 2023 and now will attempt to qualify for the tournament for a fifth time.
Motagua
Three-time SCL runners-up Motagua have their sights set on a third straight Champions League qualification.
Olancho FC
Olancho will be making their first foray into international competition and will try to become the seventh different team from Honduras to qualify for the Champions League.
NICARAGUA
Real Esteli
Real Esteli are no strangers to Concacaf competition, with seven previous SCCL berths and five SCL appearances.
Diriangen
Diriangen are in Concacaf competition for a third consecutive season and are hoping to qualify for a first ever Champions League.
PANAMA
CAI
CAI return to Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 SCL. Their lone Champions League appearance came in 2019.
Sporting San Miguelito
Sporting San Miguelito are back again in Concacaf competition for a second straight year after playing in the 2022 SCL. They competed in the SCCL in 2013-14.
Draw details announced for inaugural Concacaf Central American Cup
https://www.concacaf.com/news/draw-deta ... rican-cup/
Official draw to take place on June 8, in Miami, FL.
Draw pots to be determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking.
Regional cup features 20 Central American clubs ; includes group stage and knockout stage.
Six clubs will qualify for an expanded 27-club Champions League in 2024.
Miami, FL (Thursday, May 18, 2023) - Concacaf has announced important details regarding the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup. The made-for-tv live event will take place Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 pm ET, in Miami, FL.
Fans will be able to follow all the action through the Confederation’s partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
In September 2021, Concacaf announced that from 2023 onwards, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For Central America, the Confederation is introducing a 20-club tournament that includes a group stage (four groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
Thus far, 16 Central American clubs have secured a berth in the first edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Costa Rica (4): CS Cartagines, CS Herediano, Deportivo Saprissa, and LD Alajuelense
El Salvador (2): CD Aguila and CD FAS
Guatemala (2): Coban Imperial and Comunicaciones FC
Honduras (4): CD Olimpia, FC Motagua, Olancho FC, and Real CD España
Nicaragua (2): Real Esteli FC and Diriangen FC
Panama (2): Club Atletico Independiente and Sporting San Miguelito
The four remaining participating clubs (from Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama) will be decided no later than May 28, 2023. More information on the qualified clubs is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... cup-teams/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage will be played in August, with each club playing a total of four matches (two at home and two away), in the five scheduled weeks. The group stage schedule is as follows:
Group Stage
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
After round-robin play, the two best clubs in each group will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals in the last week of September and end with a second leg final in early December.
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the semifinalists and two play-in winners (six clubs in total) will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
DRAW PROCEDURES
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 20 participating Central American clubs will be distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023. Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here. https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/
The five pots are as follows:
Pot 1: Four highest-ranked clubs
Pot 2: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 3: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 4: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 5: Four lowest-ranked clubs
The draw will begin by randomly selecting one sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. This process will be replicated for all Pot 1 spheres, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D (position 1).
The same procedure will be followed for Pots 2, 3, 4, and 5, using group positions 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. At the end of the draw, each group will contain one club from each pot and no more than two clubs from the same Member Association.
Concacaf will publish the confirmed pots in the days ahead of the official draw.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/draw-deta ... rican-cup/
Official draw to take place on June 8, in Miami, FL.
Draw pots to be determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking.
Regional cup features 20 Central American clubs ; includes group stage and knockout stage.
Six clubs will qualify for an expanded 27-club Champions League in 2024.
Miami, FL (Thursday, May 18, 2023) - Concacaf has announced important details regarding the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup. The made-for-tv live event will take place Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 pm ET, in Miami, FL.
Fans will be able to follow all the action through the Confederation’s partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
In September 2021, Concacaf announced that from 2023 onwards, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For Central America, the Confederation is introducing a 20-club tournament that includes a group stage (four groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
Thus far, 16 Central American clubs have secured a berth in the first edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Costa Rica (4): CS Cartagines, CS Herediano, Deportivo Saprissa, and LD Alajuelense
El Salvador (2): CD Aguila and CD FAS
Guatemala (2): Coban Imperial and Comunicaciones FC
Honduras (4): CD Olimpia, FC Motagua, Olancho FC, and Real CD España
Nicaragua (2): Real Esteli FC and Diriangen FC
Panama (2): Club Atletico Independiente and Sporting San Miguelito
The four remaining participating clubs (from Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama) will be decided no later than May 28, 2023. More information on the qualified clubs is available here. https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... cup-teams/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage will be played in August, with each club playing a total of four matches (two at home and two away), in the five scheduled weeks. The group stage schedule is as follows:
Group Stage
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
After round-robin play, the two best clubs in each group will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals in the last week of September and end with a second leg final in early December.
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the semifinalists and two play-in winners (six clubs in total) will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
DRAW PROCEDURES
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 20 participating Central American clubs will be distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023. Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here. https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/
The five pots are as follows:
Pot 1: Four highest-ranked clubs
Pot 2: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 3: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 4: Four next highest-ranked clubs
Pot 5: Four lowest-ranked clubs
The draw will begin by randomly selecting one sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. This process will be replicated for all Pot 1 spheres, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D (position 1).
The same procedure will be followed for Pots 2, 3, 4, and 5, using group positions 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. At the end of the draw, each group will contain one club from each pot and no more than two clubs from the same Member Association.
Concacaf will publish the confirmed pots in the days ahead of the official draw.
Chivas, Tigres confirm places in 2024 Champions League
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MIAMI, Florida – Two more teams from Liga MX, Tigres and Chivas, have confirmed their places in the 2024 Concacaf Champions League.
2018 champions Chivas and 2020 winners Tigres join four other Liga MX clubs, Pachuca, Toluca, Club America and Monterrey, as teams qualified for the newly expanded version of Concacaf’s premier club competition.
Here is the full list of teams currently qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions League
MEXICO
Pachuca
Five-time Concacaf champions and two-time SCCL winners Pachuca are back in the tournament for a second straight season after qualifying as 2022 Liga MX Apertura champions. Pachuca were Concacaf Champions Cup winners in 2002, 2007 and 2008 and SCCL winners in 2009-10 and 2016-17.
Toluca
As 2022 Liga MX Apertura runners-up, Toluca have qualified for their first Concacaf Champions League since the 2019 edition. Toluca were winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1968 and 2003 and runners-up in the 2013-14 SCCL.
Club America
No team is more decorated in the Concacaf region than seven-time champions Club America, who qualified as one of the top two Liga MX teams in aggregate points over the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura. Club America claimed the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1977, 1987, 1990, 1992 and 2006 and were SCCL winners in 2014-15 and 2015-16.
Monterrey
Monterrey have also qualified as one of the top two Liga MX teams in aggregate points over the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura. In the SCCL era, no club won more titles than Monterrey, who lifted the trophy in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2019 and 2021.
Chivas
Chivas return to the Champions League for the first time since their last title conquest in 2018. The Guadalajara-based club were also the very first Concacaf club champions in 1962, while finishing as runners-up in 1963 and 2007.
Tigres
Tigres will appear in the Champions League for an eighth time and will attempt to win their first title since 2020. Tigres have appeared in four Champions League Finals overall, finishing as runners-up in the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2019 editions.
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MIAMI, Florida – Two more teams from Liga MX, Tigres and Chivas, have confirmed their places in the 2024 Concacaf Champions League.
2018 champions Chivas and 2020 winners Tigres join four other Liga MX clubs, Pachuca, Toluca, Club America and Monterrey, as teams qualified for the newly expanded version of Concacaf’s premier club competition.
Here is the full list of teams currently qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions League
MEXICO
Pachuca
Five-time Concacaf champions and two-time SCCL winners Pachuca are back in the tournament for a second straight season after qualifying as 2022 Liga MX Apertura champions. Pachuca were Concacaf Champions Cup winners in 2002, 2007 and 2008 and SCCL winners in 2009-10 and 2016-17.
Toluca
As 2022 Liga MX Apertura runners-up, Toluca have qualified for their first Concacaf Champions League since the 2019 edition. Toluca were winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1968 and 2003 and runners-up in the 2013-14 SCCL.
Club America
No team is more decorated in the Concacaf region than seven-time champions Club America, who qualified as one of the top two Liga MX teams in aggregate points over the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura. Club America claimed the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1977, 1987, 1990, 1992 and 2006 and were SCCL winners in 2014-15 and 2015-16.
Monterrey
Monterrey have also qualified as one of the top two Liga MX teams in aggregate points over the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura. In the SCCL era, no club won more titles than Monterrey, who lifted the trophy in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2019 and 2021.
Chivas
Chivas return to the Champions League for the first time since their last title conquest in 2018. The Guadalajara-based club were also the very first Concacaf club champions in 1962, while finishing as runners-up in 1963 and 2007.
Tigres
Tigres will appear in the Champions League for an eighth time and will attempt to win their first title since 2020. Tigres have appeared in four Champions League Finals overall, finishing as runners-up in the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2019 editions.
Eight teams secure places in 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup
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MIAMI, Florida – Eight teams have secured their places in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, with clubs from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic represented.
The Caribbean Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the champion of the 2023 Caribbean Cup in the 2024 Champions League Round of 16, while the second and third place teams from the 2023 Caribbean Cup will qualify to Round One of the 2024 Champions League.
Among the teams earning qualification are former Concacaf champions Defence Force FC of Trinidad and Tobago and 2017 Concacaf Caribbean Club Championship winners Cibao FC of the Dominican Republic.
The final two berths for the 2023 Caribbean Cup will be awarded to the winner and runner-up of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield.
Below is the list of teams currently qualified for the 2023 Caribbean Cup:
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Cibao FC
Cibao have become a regular to Concacaf competition, appearing in the 2018 Champions League after winning the 2017 Concacaf Caribbean Club Championship and also participating in the 2020 and 2022 Concacaf League. Cibao qualified as champions of the 2022 season in the Dominican Republic.
Atletico Pantoja
Atletico Pantoja will be seeking a third appearance in the Concacaf Champions League after playing in the 2019 and 2021 editions. Atletico Pantoja qualified by having one of the best aggregate regular season records among non-champions during the 2022 season.
Moca FC
Moca FC will be making their first appearance in Concacaf competition, becoming the fourth different club from the Dominican Republic to participate in a Concacaf tournament. Moca qualified by having one of the best aggregate regular season records among non-champions during the 2022 season.
JAMAICA
Harbour View FC
Winners of the 2004 and 2007 CFU Club Championship, Harbour View will be aiming for their first Concacaf Champions League berth since the 2008-09 edition. Harbour View qualified as champions of the 2022 season in Jamaica.
Dunbeholden FC
Dunbeholden will be making their first foray into Concacaf competition after qualifying for the 2023 Caribbean Cup as runners-up during the 2022 Jamaican season.
Cavalier SC
2021 Jamaican National Premier League champions Cavalier will attempt to qualify for their first ever Concacaf Champions League. Cavalier qualified for the Caribbean Cup by virtue of their third-place finish in the 2022 Jamaican season.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
AC Port of Spain
AC Port of Spain will attempt to qualify for their first Concacaf Champions League and have qualified for the Caribbean Cup as the first-place team in the league table at days end of May 28th in the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League.
Defence Force FC
1978 and 1985 Concacaf champions Defence Force return to Concacaf competition after qualifying for the Caribbean Cup as the second-place team in league table at days end of May 28th of the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League standings.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/eight-tea ... bbean-cup/
MIAMI, Florida – Eight teams have secured their places in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, with clubs from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic represented.
The Caribbean Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the champion of the 2023 Caribbean Cup in the 2024 Champions League Round of 16, while the second and third place teams from the 2023 Caribbean Cup will qualify to Round One of the 2024 Champions League.
Among the teams earning qualification are former Concacaf champions Defence Force FC of Trinidad and Tobago and 2017 Concacaf Caribbean Club Championship winners Cibao FC of the Dominican Republic.
The final two berths for the 2023 Caribbean Cup will be awarded to the winner and runner-up of the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield.
Below is the list of teams currently qualified for the 2023 Caribbean Cup:
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Cibao FC
Cibao have become a regular to Concacaf competition, appearing in the 2018 Champions League after winning the 2017 Concacaf Caribbean Club Championship and also participating in the 2020 and 2022 Concacaf League. Cibao qualified as champions of the 2022 season in the Dominican Republic.
Atletico Pantoja
Atletico Pantoja will be seeking a third appearance in the Concacaf Champions League after playing in the 2019 and 2021 editions. Atletico Pantoja qualified by having one of the best aggregate regular season records among non-champions during the 2022 season.
Moca FC
Moca FC will be making their first appearance in Concacaf competition, becoming the fourth different club from the Dominican Republic to participate in a Concacaf tournament. Moca qualified by having one of the best aggregate regular season records among non-champions during the 2022 season.
JAMAICA
Harbour View FC
Winners of the 2004 and 2007 CFU Club Championship, Harbour View will be aiming for their first Concacaf Champions League berth since the 2008-09 edition. Harbour View qualified as champions of the 2022 season in Jamaica.
Dunbeholden FC
Dunbeholden will be making their first foray into Concacaf competition after qualifying for the 2023 Caribbean Cup as runners-up during the 2022 Jamaican season.
Cavalier SC
2021 Jamaican National Premier League champions Cavalier will attempt to qualify for their first ever Concacaf Champions League. Cavalier qualified for the Caribbean Cup by virtue of their third-place finish in the 2022 Jamaican season.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
AC Port of Spain
AC Port of Spain will attempt to qualify for their first Concacaf Champions League and have qualified for the Caribbean Cup as the first-place team in the league table at days end of May 28th in the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League.
Defence Force FC
1978 and 1985 Concacaf champions Defence Force return to Concacaf competition after qualifying for the Caribbean Cup as the second-place team in league table at days end of May 28th of the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League standings.
Four teams complete field for 2023 Central American Cup
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MIAMI, Florida – The field for the inaugural Central American Cup is complete, with 20 teams from the region securing a berth in the 2023 tournament.
The Central American Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the four quarterfinal winners from the 2023 Central American Cup and the winners from two play-in rounds.
Among the teams earning qualification in the final weeks of the season in Central America were Xelaju MC of Guatemala, CD Universitario of Panama, Verdes FC of Belize and Jocoro FC of El Salvador.
Below is the complete list of teams qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup:
COSTA RICA
Saprissa
Three-time Concacaf champions and 2019 Concacaf League winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica will attempt to try to win a third different Concacaf trophy after winning the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura in Costa Rican football.
Alajuelense
Two-time Concacaf champions and 2020 Concacaf League winners Alajuelense will also be targeting another piece of Concacaf hardware for their trophy cabinet. Alajuelense qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
Herediano
2018 Concacaf League champions Herediano will be trying to qualify for a 10th Champions League. Herediano qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
Cartagines
1994 Concacaf champions Cartagines will be seeking their first Champions League berth since the 2013-14 edition. Cartagines qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
EL SALVADOR
Due to incidents that occurred in El Salvador on May 20, 2023, the Federation and National League made the decision not to continue the 2022-23 season. Given this, a new classification criteria was approved by Concacaf and is as follows:
2022 Apertura Champion, in place one.
2022 Apertura runner-up, in place two.
The Team with the highest number of points in the accumulated table of the 2022-23 Apertura and Clausura regular season, in place three.
FAS
Past Concacaf champions FAS (1979) will be seeking their first Champions League appearance since the 2014-15 edition. FAS appeared in three editions of the Concacaf League (2018, 2020, 2021). FAS qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura.
Jocoro FC
Jocoro will be participating in Concacaf competition for the first time after qualifying as runners-up in the 2022 Apertura.
Aguila
The 1976 Concacaf champions have qualified for Concacaf competition for the second year in a row (2022 Concacaf League) and will be targeting a second Champions League qualification (2012-13). Aguila qualified by having the most points in the accumulated table during the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura.
GUATEMALA
Coban Imperial
Coban Imperial will make their first appearance in international competition since the 2004 UNCAF Interclub Cup. Coban Imperial qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura.
Xelaju
Xelaju emerged as champions of the 2023 Clausura in Guatemala to secure their berth in the Central American Cup. They previously competed in the 1997 Concacaf Champions Cup and reached the semifinals of the 2012-13 Concacaf Champions League.
Comunicaciones
Former Concacaf champions (1978) and 2021 Concacaf League winners Comunicaciones will seek a new Concacaf trophy in the Central American Cup. Comunicaciones qualified as non-champions with the highest aggregate regular season points across both competitions.
HONDURAS
Olimpia
The only two-time champions of the Concacaf League and former Concacaf winners Olimpia will try to become the first ever Central American Cup champion and qualify for a record 14th Champions League. Olimpia qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and the 2023 Clausura.
Motagua
Three-time Concacaf League runners-up Motagua have their sights set on a third straight Champions League qualification. Motagua qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
Olancho FC
Olancho will be making their first foray into international competition and will try to become the seventh different team from Honduras to qualify for the Champions League. Olancho qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
Real España
Real Espana made a heralded return to the Champions League in 2023 and now will attempt to qualify for the tournament for a fifth time. Real Espana qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
NICARAGUA
Real Esteli
Real Esteli are no strangers to Concacaf competition, with seven previous Champions League berths and five Concacaf League appearances. Real Esteli qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura.
Diriangen
Diriangen are in Concacaf competition for a third consecutive season and are hoping to qualify for a first ever Champions League. Diriangen qualified by having the best aggregate record among non-champions during the 2022-23 Nicaraguan season.
PANAMA
CAI
CAI return to Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 Concacaf League. Their lone Champions League appearance came in 2019. CAI qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura in Panama.
Sporting San Miguelito
Sporting San Miguelito are back again in Concacaf competition for a second straight year after playing in the 2022 Concacaf League. They competed in the Champions League in 2013-14. Sporting San Miguelito qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Panamanian season.
CD Universitario
CD Universitario are back in Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 Concacaf League. CD Universitario qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Panamanian season.
BELIZE
Verdes FC
Verdes are in Concacaf competition for a fourth straight year after appearing in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Concacaf League. The club also appeared in eight editions of the Concacaf Champions Cup and made two appearances in the Concacaf Champions League. Verdes qualified as champions of the 2022 Opening and 2023 Closing seasons.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/four-team ... rican-cup/
MIAMI, Florida – The field for the inaugural Central American Cup is complete, with 20 teams from the region securing a berth in the 2023 tournament.
The Central American Cup is the new method of qualification for the newly expanded Concacaf Champions League in 2024, which will feature the four quarterfinal winners from the 2023 Central American Cup and the winners from two play-in rounds.
Among the teams earning qualification in the final weeks of the season in Central America were Xelaju MC of Guatemala, CD Universitario of Panama, Verdes FC of Belize and Jocoro FC of El Salvador.
Below is the complete list of teams qualified for the 2023 Central American Cup:
COSTA RICA
Saprissa
Three-time Concacaf champions and 2019 Concacaf League winners Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica will attempt to try to win a third different Concacaf trophy after winning the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura in Costa Rican football.
Alajuelense
Two-time Concacaf champions and 2020 Concacaf League winners Alajuelense will also be targeting another piece of Concacaf hardware for their trophy cabinet. Alajuelense qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
Herediano
2018 Concacaf League champions Herediano will be trying to qualify for a 10th Champions League. Herediano qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
Cartagines
1994 Concacaf champions Cartagines will be seeking their first Champions League berth since the 2013-14 edition. Cartagines qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Costa Rican season.
EL SALVADOR
Due to incidents that occurred in El Salvador on May 20, 2023, the Federation and National League made the decision not to continue the 2022-23 season. Given this, a new classification criteria was approved by Concacaf and is as follows:
2022 Apertura Champion, in place one.
2022 Apertura runner-up, in place two.
The Team with the highest number of points in the accumulated table of the 2022-23 Apertura and Clausura regular season, in place three.
FAS
Past Concacaf champions FAS (1979) will be seeking their first Champions League appearance since the 2014-15 edition. FAS appeared in three editions of the Concacaf League (2018, 2020, 2021). FAS qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura.
Jocoro FC
Jocoro will be participating in Concacaf competition for the first time after qualifying as runners-up in the 2022 Apertura.
Aguila
The 1976 Concacaf champions have qualified for Concacaf competition for the second year in a row (2022 Concacaf League) and will be targeting a second Champions League qualification (2012-13). Aguila qualified by having the most points in the accumulated table during the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura.
GUATEMALA
Coban Imperial
Coban Imperial will make their first appearance in international competition since the 2004 UNCAF Interclub Cup. Coban Imperial qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura.
Xelaju
Xelaju emerged as champions of the 2023 Clausura in Guatemala to secure their berth in the Central American Cup. They previously competed in the 1997 Concacaf Champions Cup and reached the semifinals of the 2012-13 Concacaf Champions League.
Comunicaciones
Former Concacaf champions (1978) and 2021 Concacaf League winners Comunicaciones will seek a new Concacaf trophy in the Central American Cup. Comunicaciones qualified as non-champions with the highest aggregate regular season points across both competitions.
HONDURAS
Olimpia
The only two-time champions of the Concacaf League and former Concacaf winners Olimpia will try to become the first ever Central American Cup champion and qualify for a record 14th Champions League. Olimpia qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and the 2023 Clausura.
Motagua
Three-time Concacaf League runners-up Motagua have their sights set on a third straight Champions League qualification. Motagua qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
Olancho FC
Olancho will be making their first foray into international competition and will try to become the seventh different team from Honduras to qualify for the Champions League. Olancho qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
Real España
Real Espana made a heralded return to the Champions League in 2023 and now will attempt to qualify for the tournament for a fifth time. Real Espana qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Honduran season.
NICARAGUA
Real Esteli
Real Esteli are no strangers to Concacaf competition, with seven previous Champions League berths and five Concacaf League appearances. Real Esteli qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura.
Diriangen
Diriangen are in Concacaf competition for a third consecutive season and are hoping to qualify for a first ever Champions League. Diriangen qualified by having the best aggregate record among non-champions during the 2022-23 Nicaraguan season.
PANAMA
CAI
CAI return to Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 Concacaf League. Their lone Champions League appearance came in 2019. CAI qualified as champions of the 2022 Apertura and 2023 Clausura in Panama.
Sporting San Miguelito
Sporting San Miguelito are back again in Concacaf competition for a second straight year after playing in the 2022 Concacaf League. They competed in the Champions League in 2013-14. Sporting San Miguelito qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Panamanian season.
CD Universitario
CD Universitario are back in Concacaf competition for the first time since the 2021 Concacaf League. CD Universitario qualified by having one of the best aggregate records among non-champions during the 2022-23 Panamanian season.
BELIZE
Verdes FC
Verdes are in Concacaf competition for a fourth straight year after appearing in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Concacaf League. The club also appeared in eight editions of the Concacaf Champions Cup and made two appearances in the Concacaf Champions League. Verdes qualified as champions of the 2022 Opening and 2023 Closing seasons.
Concacaf confirms 2023 Caribbean Club Competitions draws details
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Official draws will take place on June 8, in Miami, FL.
Caribbean Club pots determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking.
Miami, FL (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Concacaf has confirmed important details regarding the official draws for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield and the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
The live made-for-tv events, scheduled for Thursday, June 8, will take place at 2:30 pm ET and 5:00 pm ET, respectively, and will include the participation of Concacaf General Secretary, Philippe Moggio, alongside former players from the Caribbean.
The draws will be widely available for fans across the Concacaf region to follow and enjoy through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
INAUGURAL CONCACAF CARIBBEAN CUP
In September 2021, the Confederation announced that starting in 2023, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For the Caribbean, the Confederation is introducing a 10-club tournament that includes a group stage (two groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
Thus far, 8 Caribbean clubs have secured a berth based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Dominican Republic (3): Cibao FC, CA Pantoja, and Moca FC
Jamaica (3): Cavalier FC, Dunbeholden FC, and Harbour View FC
Trinidad and Tobago (2): AC Port of Spain and Defence Force FC
The remaining two participants will be confirmed at the conclusion of the 2023 Caribbean Club Shield (champion and runner-up).
Draw Pots and Procedures
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Caribbean Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 10 participating clubs have been distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023 (https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/co ... y-28-2023/). Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here (https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/).
The five pots are as follows (listed in ranking order per Pot):
Pot 1: Cibao FC and Defence Force FC
Pot 2: Cavalier FC and CA Pantoja
Pot 3: Moca FC and Harbour View FC
Pot 4: Dunbeholden FC and AC Port of Spain
Pot 5: Caribbean Club Shield Champion and Runner-Up
The draw will begin by randomly selecting a sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. The second sphere will be then drawn, and the club will be placed in Group B, position B1. This process will be replicated for Pot 2-5, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups A and B.
Competition Windows
Group Stage
Week 1: August 22-24
Week 2: August 29-31
Week 3: September 19-21
Week 4: September 26-28
Week 5: October 3-5
Knockout Stage
Semifinals: October 24-26 (first legs) and October 31 – November 2 (second legs).
Final and Third Place Play-In: November 28-30 (first legs) and December 5-7 (second legs).
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the finalists and third place will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
2023 CONCACAF CARIBBEAN CLUB SHIELD
The fifth edition of the Caribbean Club Shield will be hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association and will be played between August 3-13, 2023.
The expanded competition will feature a total of 16 clubs from 16 Concacaf Caribbean Member Associations, which are working with Concacaf towards a long-term vision to professionalize the club game across the region.
These clubs are, in alphabetical order per Member Association: SV Dakota (Aruba), Scholars International SC (Cayman Islands), CRKSV Jong Holland (Curacao), South East FC (Dominica), OyM FC (Dominican Republic), Solidarité Scolaire (Guadeloupe), AS Etoile De Matoury (French Guiana), Waterhouse FC (Jamaica), B1 FC (St Lucia), Golden Lion (Martinique), Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico), St. Pauls United FC (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Junior Stars (Saint Martin), SV Robinhood (Suriname), SWA Sharks FC (Turks and Caicos Islands), and Club Sando FC (Trinidad and Tobago).
The tournament will kick off with a Group Stage (four groups of four clubs each). After single round-robin play, the group winners (four teams in total) will advance to the Semifinals. The Semifinal winners (two clubs) will dispute the tournament’s final and secure a berth in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
Draw Pots and Procedures
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Caribbean Club Shield Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving two pots.
The two pots are as follows (listed in alphabetical order per Pot):
Pot 1 (host and clubs from professional leagues): O&M FC (DOM), Waterhouse FC (JAM), St. Paul’s United FC (SKN), and Club Sando FC (TRI)
Pot 2 (12 remaining clubs): SV Dakota (ARU), Scholars International SC (CAY), CRKSV Jong Holland (CUW), South East FC (DMA), AS Etoile de Matoury (GUF), Solidarité Scolaire (GLP), Golden Lion (MTQ), Metropolitan FA (PUR), B1 FC (LCA), Junior Stars (SMN), SV Robinhood (SUR), and SWA Sharks FC (TCA)
The draw will begin by selecting the blue sphere containing the name of the host club, St. Paul’s United FC, and placing the club from Saint Kitts and Nevis in Group A, position A1. The draw will continue by drawing the three remaining red spheres from Pot 1 and placing the clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D, position 1.
Once all clubs from Pot 1 have been assigned a group, the 12 spheres from Pot 1 will be drawn one by one, placing clubs in Groups A-D in sequential order.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... s-details/
Official draws will take place on June 8, in Miami, FL.
Caribbean Club pots determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking.
Miami, FL (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Concacaf has confirmed important details regarding the official draws for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield and the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
The live made-for-tv events, scheduled for Thursday, June 8, will take place at 2:30 pm ET and 5:00 pm ET, respectively, and will include the participation of Concacaf General Secretary, Philippe Moggio, alongside former players from the Caribbean.
The draws will be widely available for fans across the Concacaf region to follow and enjoy through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
INAUGURAL CONCACAF CARIBBEAN CUP
In September 2021, the Confederation announced that starting in 2023, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For the Caribbean, the Confederation is introducing a 10-club tournament that includes a group stage (two groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
Thus far, 8 Caribbean clubs have secured a berth based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Dominican Republic (3): Cibao FC, CA Pantoja, and Moca FC
Jamaica (3): Cavalier FC, Dunbeholden FC, and Harbour View FC
Trinidad and Tobago (2): AC Port of Spain and Defence Force FC
The remaining two participants will be confirmed at the conclusion of the 2023 Caribbean Club Shield (champion and runner-up).
Draw Pots and Procedures
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Caribbean Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 10 participating clubs have been distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023 (https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/co ... y-28-2023/). Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here (https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/).
The five pots are as follows (listed in ranking order per Pot):
Pot 1: Cibao FC and Defence Force FC
Pot 2: Cavalier FC and CA Pantoja
Pot 3: Moca FC and Harbour View FC
Pot 4: Dunbeholden FC and AC Port of Spain
Pot 5: Caribbean Club Shield Champion and Runner-Up
The draw will begin by randomly selecting a sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. The second sphere will be then drawn, and the club will be placed in Group B, position B1. This process will be replicated for Pot 2-5, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups A and B.
Competition Windows
Group Stage
Week 1: August 22-24
Week 2: August 29-31
Week 3: September 19-21
Week 4: September 26-28
Week 5: October 3-5
Knockout Stage
Semifinals: October 24-26 (first legs) and October 31 – November 2 (second legs).
Final and Third Place Play-In: November 28-30 (first legs) and December 5-7 (second legs).
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the finalists and third place will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
2023 CONCACAF CARIBBEAN CLUB SHIELD
The fifth edition of the Caribbean Club Shield will be hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association and will be played between August 3-13, 2023.
The expanded competition will feature a total of 16 clubs from 16 Concacaf Caribbean Member Associations, which are working with Concacaf towards a long-term vision to professionalize the club game across the region.
These clubs are, in alphabetical order per Member Association: SV Dakota (Aruba), Scholars International SC (Cayman Islands), CRKSV Jong Holland (Curacao), South East FC (Dominica), OyM FC (Dominican Republic), Solidarité Scolaire (Guadeloupe), AS Etoile De Matoury (French Guiana), Waterhouse FC (Jamaica), B1 FC (St Lucia), Golden Lion (Martinique), Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico), St. Pauls United FC (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Junior Stars (Saint Martin), SV Robinhood (Suriname), SWA Sharks FC (Turks and Caicos Islands), and Club Sando FC (Trinidad and Tobago).
The tournament will kick off with a Group Stage (four groups of four clubs each). After single round-robin play, the group winners (four teams in total) will advance to the Semifinals. The Semifinal winners (two clubs) will dispute the tournament’s final and secure a berth in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup.
Draw Pots and Procedures
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Caribbean Club Shield Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving two pots.
The two pots are as follows (listed in alphabetical order per Pot):
Pot 1 (host and clubs from professional leagues): O&M FC (DOM), Waterhouse FC (JAM), St. Paul’s United FC (SKN), and Club Sando FC (TRI)
Pot 2 (12 remaining clubs): SV Dakota (ARU), Scholars International SC (CAY), CRKSV Jong Holland (CUW), South East FC (DMA), AS Etoile de Matoury (GUF), Solidarité Scolaire (GLP), Golden Lion (MTQ), Metropolitan FA (PUR), B1 FC (LCA), Junior Stars (SMN), SV Robinhood (SUR), and SWA Sharks FC (TCA)
The draw will begin by selecting the blue sphere containing the name of the host club, St. Paul’s United FC, and placing the club from Saint Kitts and Nevis in Group A, position A1. The draw will continue by drawing the three remaining red spheres from Pot 1 and placing the clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D, position 1.
Once all clubs from Pot 1 have been assigned a group, the 12 spheres from Pot 1 will be drawn one by one, placing clubs in Groups A-D in sequential order.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
Concacaf confirms 2023 Central American Cup draw details
https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... w-details/
Official draw is to take place on June 8, in Miami, FL
Draw pots determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking
New regional cup includes 20 Central American clubs; six advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions League
Miami, FL (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Concacaf has confirmed important details regarding the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup.
The live made-for-tv event, scheduled for Thursday, June 8, will start at 7:00 pm ET and will be hosted by sportscaster Raul Guzman. Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio will participate alongside former players from Central America
The draw will be widely available for fans across the Concacaf region to follow and enjoy through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
INAUGURAL CONCACAF CENTRAL AMERICAN CUP
In September 2021, the Confederation announced that from 2023 onwards, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For Central America, the Confederation is introducing a 20-club tournament that includes a group stage (four groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
20 Central American clubs have secured a berth in the first edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Belize (1): Verdes FC
Costa Rica (4): CS Cartagines, CS Herediano, Deportivo Saprissa, and LD Alajuelense
El Salvador (3): CD Aguila, CD FAS, and Jocoro FC
Guatemala (3): Comunicaciones FC, CSD Coban Imperial, and CSD Xelaju MC
Honduras (4): CD Olimpia, FC Motagua, Olancho FC, and Real CD España
Nicaragua (2): Diriangen FC and Real Esteli FC
Panama (3): CD Universitario, CA Independiente, and Sporting San Miguelito
DRAW POTS AND PROCEDURES
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Central American Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 20 participating clubs have been distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023 (https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/co ... y-28-2023/). Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here (https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/).
The five pots are as follows (listed in ranking order per Pot):
Pot 1: CD Olimpia, Deportivo Saprissa, Comunicaciones FC, and LD Alajuelense
Pot 2: FC Motagua, CSD Xelaju MC, CS Herediano, and CSD Coban Imperial
Pot 3: Real CD España, CA Independiente, CS Cartagines, and Olancho FC
Pot 4: Sporting San Miguelito, CD Aguila, CD Universitario, and CD FAS
Pot 5: Real Esteli FC, Diriangen FC, Jocoro FC, and Verdes FC
The draw will begin by randomly selecting one sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. This process will be replicated for all Pot 1 spheres, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D (position 1).
The same procedure will be followed for Pots 2, 3, 4, and 5, using group positions 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. At the end of the draw, each group will contain one club from each Pot and no more than two clubs from the same Member Association.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage will be played in August, with each club playing four matches (two at home and two away), in the five scheduled weeks. The group stage schedule is as follows:
Group Stage
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
After round-robin play, the two best clubs in each group will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals in the last week of September and end with a second leg final in early December.
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the semifinalists and two play-in winners (six clubs in total) will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... w-details/
Official draw is to take place on June 8, in Miami, FL
Draw pots determined based on Concacaf’s new club ranking
New regional cup includes 20 Central American clubs; six advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions League
Miami, FL (Friday, June 2, 2023) – Concacaf has confirmed important details regarding the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup.
The live made-for-tv event, scheduled for Thursday, June 8, will start at 7:00 pm ET and will be hosted by sportscaster Raul Guzman. Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio will participate alongside former players from Central America
The draw will be widely available for fans across the Concacaf region to follow and enjoy through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
INAUGURAL CONCACAF CENTRAL AMERICAN CUP
In September 2021, the Confederation announced that from 2023 onwards, three regional cup competitions (Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, and Caribbean Cup) will be played in the fall of each year and, along with other leagues and cups, will qualify clubs for a new expanded Concacaf Champions League.
For Central America, the Confederation is introducing a 20-club tournament that includes a group stage (four groups of five teams), followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
20 Central American clubs have secured a berth in the first edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup based on their performance in their domestic leagues. These are, in alphabetical order per Member Association:
Belize (1): Verdes FC
Costa Rica (4): CS Cartagines, CS Herediano, Deportivo Saprissa, and LD Alajuelense
El Salvador (3): CD Aguila, CD FAS, and Jocoro FC
Guatemala (3): Comunicaciones FC, CSD Coban Imperial, and CSD Xelaju MC
Honduras (4): CD Olimpia, FC Motagua, Olancho FC, and Real CD España
Nicaragua (2): Diriangen FC and Real Esteli FC
Panama (3): CD Universitario, CA Independiente, and Sporting San Miguelito
DRAW POTS AND PROCEDURES
On June 8, Concacaf will conduct the draw for the 2023 Central American Cup Group Stage. The draw will be executed using a single-blind system involving five pots.
The 20 participating clubs have been distributed into the five pots according to their Concacaf Club Ranking as of May 28, 2023 (https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/co ... y-28-2023/). Further details on the Confederation’s recently launched club ranking are available here (https://www.concacaf.com/news/concacaf- ... d-leagues/).
The five pots are as follows (listed in ranking order per Pot):
Pot 1: CD Olimpia, Deportivo Saprissa, Comunicaciones FC, and LD Alajuelense
Pot 2: FC Motagua, CSD Xelaju MC, CS Herediano, and CSD Coban Imperial
Pot 3: Real CD España, CA Independiente, CS Cartagines, and Olancho FC
Pot 4: Sporting San Miguelito, CD Aguila, CD Universitario, and CD FAS
Pot 5: Real Esteli FC, Diriangen FC, Jocoro FC, and Verdes FC
The draw will begin by randomly selecting one sphere from Pot 1 and placing that club in Group A, position A1. This process will be replicated for all Pot 1 spheres, placing clubs in sequential order in Groups B, C, and D (position 1).
The same procedure will be followed for Pots 2, 3, 4, and 5, using group positions 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. At the end of the draw, each group will contain one club from each Pot and no more than two clubs from the same Member Association.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The 2023 Concacaf Central American Cup Group Stage will be played in August, with each club playing four matches (two at home and two away), in the five scheduled weeks. The group stage schedule is as follows:
Group Stage
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
After round-robin play, the two best clubs in each group will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals in the last week of September and end with a second leg final in early December.
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
At the end of the Knockout Stage, the semifinalists and two play-in winners (six clubs in total) will advance to the revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions League. Furthermore, the competition’s champion will receive a bye to the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule after the official draw.
Concacaf launches Concacaf Champions Cup
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... mpetition/
Concacaf Champions Cup will replace Champions League beginning 2024
New expanded continental tournament will include 27 clubs and 51 matches
Champion will earn USD $5m+ from Concacaf in prize money and distributions
Miami, FL (Tuesday, June 6, 2023) – In September of 2021, Concacaf launched an entirely new men’s club competitions structure, and can now confirm that it will include a fully re-named and rebranded flagship annual men’s club tournament: the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Beginning with the 2024 edition, the Concacaf Champions Cup will replace the Champions League as the premier men’s continental tournament, which crowns the club champion of the region and provides the qualification route to the new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
The name “Concacaf Champions Cup”, which is part of a full rebrand with a vibrant and modern visual identity, is inspired by this tournament’s rich history. The brand essence is "epic battles for greatness", which symbolizes how difficult this competition is to qualify for, to compete in, and to win to be crowned Concacaf club champion. Since 1962, when the first iteration of this tournament was formed, 30 different clubs have won this title, which highlights how competitive it is and the great diversity of champions we have had in Concacaf.
The original continental club competition in Concacaf had the same name and through its 61 year heritage (1962-2008: Concacaf Champions Cup; 2008-2023 Concacaf Champions League; 2024 onwards: Concacaf Champions Cup), there have been 30 different winners of this tournament, from Club Leon last Sunday, back through a list of major clubs from Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.
Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, said:
“The Concacaf Champions Cup will take continental club football in our region to the next level. It will elevate leagues and clubs across Concacaf and the new name for the competition, alongside this vibrant new brand, allows us to celebrate our rich history while looking ahead to a great future of international club football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
“The new Concacaf club ecosystem will deliver more of those big rivalry matchups that we know footballers want to play in and that fans want to see. Clubs across the region will have to be at their very best to compete to win the Concacaf Champions Cup and to earn the right to represent the region in the revamped and expanded FIFA Club World Cup which begins in 2025.”
An expanded new format with more participating clubs from Central America, the Caribbean, and North America
As previously announced, the new structure also includes three Concacaf-sanctioned regional cup competitions that will help to further grow and elevate clubs and leagues in Concacaf
These include a new Concacaf Caribbean Cup that will crown a Caribbean champion, a new Concacaf Central American Cup that will crown a Central American champion, and the expanded Leagues Cup between MLS and Liga MX clubs. All three regional cups will have direct qualification berths into the new Concacaf Champions Cup.
The top clubs in North America will continue to have the opportunity to qualify through domestic leagues (Liga MX, MLS, CPL) and cup competitions (US Open Cup, Canadian Championship).
Significant increase in financial distributions and prize money
In addition to expanding the competition format, and re-naming and rebranding the tournament, Concacaf will significantly increase the financial distributions and prize money for participating clubs in Concacaf Champions Cup.
Each edition, starting in 2024, the Concacaf Champions Cup champion will receive USD $5m+ in financial distributions and prize money, an increase of more than five times compared with the Concacaf Champions League era.
Competition Format
The Concacaf Champions Cup will continue to be played in a direct elimination knockout stage format and will be composed of five rounds: Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final.
The first four stages will each include home and away play, while the Final, where the region’s Champion will be crowned, will be played as a single-leg match on a weekend date.
Of the 27 clubs that will participate, 22 will begin play in Round One and five will receive a bye to the Round of 16. The qualification process for the clubs will be divided per region (further details are available in the video below).
Concacaf General Secretary, Philippe Moggio, added:
“We are incredibly excited about this new ecosystem and for the first edition of the new and expanded Concacaf Champions Cup next year. In considering options for the name of the tournament we conducted significant research among our stakeholders, including with fans. Maintaining the word “Champions” was crucial for us to highlight that this tournament is at the top of the club pyramid in Concacaf, and we also feel that moving away from “Champions League” allows us to develop a unique identity for our club competition. In returning to the original tournament name, we will have the opportunity to truly connect the last 61 years of Continental club football in Concacaf with what is coming in the future.”
2024 Concacaf Champions Cup: All You Need to Know
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... d-to-know/
https://youtu.be/fAI506U2V-I
Looking back on Concacaf’s 30 different champions
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... champions/
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... mpetition/
Concacaf Champions Cup will replace Champions League beginning 2024
New expanded continental tournament will include 27 clubs and 51 matches
Champion will earn USD $5m+ from Concacaf in prize money and distributions
Miami, FL (Tuesday, June 6, 2023) – In September of 2021, Concacaf launched an entirely new men’s club competitions structure, and can now confirm that it will include a fully re-named and rebranded flagship annual men’s club tournament: the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Beginning with the 2024 edition, the Concacaf Champions Cup will replace the Champions League as the premier men’s continental tournament, which crowns the club champion of the region and provides the qualification route to the new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
The name “Concacaf Champions Cup”, which is part of a full rebrand with a vibrant and modern visual identity, is inspired by this tournament’s rich history. The brand essence is "epic battles for greatness", which symbolizes how difficult this competition is to qualify for, to compete in, and to win to be crowned Concacaf club champion. Since 1962, when the first iteration of this tournament was formed, 30 different clubs have won this title, which highlights how competitive it is and the great diversity of champions we have had in Concacaf.
The original continental club competition in Concacaf had the same name and through its 61 year heritage (1962-2008: Concacaf Champions Cup; 2008-2023 Concacaf Champions League; 2024 onwards: Concacaf Champions Cup), there have been 30 different winners of this tournament, from Club Leon last Sunday, back through a list of major clubs from Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.
Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, said:
“The Concacaf Champions Cup will take continental club football in our region to the next level. It will elevate leagues and clubs across Concacaf and the new name for the competition, alongside this vibrant new brand, allows us to celebrate our rich history while looking ahead to a great future of international club football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
“The new Concacaf club ecosystem will deliver more of those big rivalry matchups that we know footballers want to play in and that fans want to see. Clubs across the region will have to be at their very best to compete to win the Concacaf Champions Cup and to earn the right to represent the region in the revamped and expanded FIFA Club World Cup which begins in 2025.”
An expanded new format with more participating clubs from Central America, the Caribbean, and North America
As previously announced, the new structure also includes three Concacaf-sanctioned regional cup competitions that will help to further grow and elevate clubs and leagues in Concacaf
These include a new Concacaf Caribbean Cup that will crown a Caribbean champion, a new Concacaf Central American Cup that will crown a Central American champion, and the expanded Leagues Cup between MLS and Liga MX clubs. All three regional cups will have direct qualification berths into the new Concacaf Champions Cup.
The top clubs in North America will continue to have the opportunity to qualify through domestic leagues (Liga MX, MLS, CPL) and cup competitions (US Open Cup, Canadian Championship).
Significant increase in financial distributions and prize money
In addition to expanding the competition format, and re-naming and rebranding the tournament, Concacaf will significantly increase the financial distributions and prize money for participating clubs in Concacaf Champions Cup.
Each edition, starting in 2024, the Concacaf Champions Cup champion will receive USD $5m+ in financial distributions and prize money, an increase of more than five times compared with the Concacaf Champions League era.
Competition Format
The Concacaf Champions Cup will continue to be played in a direct elimination knockout stage format and will be composed of five rounds: Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final.
The first four stages will each include home and away play, while the Final, where the region’s Champion will be crowned, will be played as a single-leg match on a weekend date.
Of the 27 clubs that will participate, 22 will begin play in Round One and five will receive a bye to the Round of 16. The qualification process for the clubs will be divided per region (further details are available in the video below).
Concacaf General Secretary, Philippe Moggio, added:
“We are incredibly excited about this new ecosystem and for the first edition of the new and expanded Concacaf Champions Cup next year. In considering options for the name of the tournament we conducted significant research among our stakeholders, including with fans. Maintaining the word “Champions” was crucial for us to highlight that this tournament is at the top of the club pyramid in Concacaf, and we also feel that moving away from “Champions League” allows us to develop a unique identity for our club competition. In returning to the original tournament name, we will have the opportunity to truly connect the last 61 years of Continental club football in Concacaf with what is coming in the future.”
2024 Concacaf Champions Cup: All You Need to Know
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... d-to-know/
https://youtu.be/fAI506U2V-I
Looking back on Concacaf’s 30 different champions
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-l ... champions/
Draw reveals groups for 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield
https://www.concacaf.com/en/caribbean-c ... ub-shield/
MIAMI, Florida – This Thursday Concacaf conducted the Draw for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield in which 16 clubs from around the Caribbean will vie for the title.
The fifth edition of the Caribbean Club Shield will be hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association and will be played between August 3-13, 2023.
The tournament will kick off with a Group Stage (four groups of four clubs each). After single round-robin play, the group winners (four teams in total) will advance to the Semifinals.
The Semifinal winners (two clubs) will dispute the tournament’s final and secure a berth in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, which will serve as an opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The results of the Draw are as follows:
Group A: St. Pauls United FC (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Junior Stars (Saint Martin), CRKSV Jong Holland (Curacao), Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico)
Group B: Waterhouse FC (Jamaica), South East FC (Dominica), Scholars International SC (Cayman Islands), Golden Lion (Martinique)
Group C: OyM FC (Dominican Republic), B1 FC (St Lucia), AS Etoile De Matoury (French Guiana), SV Robinhood (Suriname)
Group D: Club Sando FC (Trinidad and Tobago), SV Dakota (Aruba), Solidarité Scolaire (Guadeloupe), SWA Sharks FC (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmzNq3z4TU
https://www.concacaf.com/en/caribbean-c ... ub-shield/
MIAMI, Florida – This Thursday Concacaf conducted the Draw for the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Club Shield in which 16 clubs from around the Caribbean will vie for the title.
The fifth edition of the Caribbean Club Shield will be hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association and will be played between August 3-13, 2023.
The tournament will kick off with a Group Stage (four groups of four clubs each). After single round-robin play, the group winners (four teams in total) will advance to the Semifinals.
The Semifinal winners (two clubs) will dispute the tournament’s final and secure a berth in the 2023 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, which will serve as an opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The results of the Draw are as follows:
Group A: St. Pauls United FC (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Junior Stars (Saint Martin), CRKSV Jong Holland (Curacao), Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico)
Group B: Waterhouse FC (Jamaica), South East FC (Dominica), Scholars International SC (Cayman Islands), Golden Lion (Martinique)
Group C: OyM FC (Dominican Republic), B1 FC (St Lucia), AS Etoile De Matoury (French Guiana), SV Robinhood (Suriname)
Group D: Club Sando FC (Trinidad and Tobago), SV Dakota (Aruba), Solidarité Scolaire (Guadeloupe), SWA Sharks FC (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmzNq3z4TU
Draw delivers groups for inaugural Concacaf Caribbean Cup
https://www.concacaf.com/caribbean-cup/ ... bbean-cup/
Regional cup includes 10 Caribbean clubs; three will advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions Cup
Tournament commences with group-stage play in August and concludes with a two-legged final in December.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The regional cup is part of the Confederation’s new men’s club ecosystem, which also includes regional cups in North America and Central America, all leading to a revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions Cup (replaces the Concacaf Champions League).
The live made-for-tv event was hosted by sports anchor Debbie Bissoon and included the participation of Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio and two former Caribbean region players, Chris Nurse (Guyana) and Jonathan Faña (Dominican Republic)
General Secretary Moggio presented the tournament’s logo and brand as part of the event. The brand and its colors represent the deep blue Caribbean Sea in a region known for the depth of young talent in its territories.
To download the logo and brand guide, click here.
The 2023 Caribbean Cup includes 10 clubs, eight determined via professional domestic league play and two via the Caribbean Club Shield (champion and runner-up). The tournament will kick off with group stage play, followed by a home-and-away direct elimination knockout stage. For the group stage, the clubs have been divided into two groups of five as follows:
Group A
Defence Force FC (TRI)
Cavalier FC (JAM)
Moca FC (DOM)
AC Port of Spain (TRI)
Caribbean Club Shield Runner-Up
Group B
Cibao FC (DOM)
CA Pantoja (DOM)
Harbour View FC (JAM)
Dunbeholden FC (JAM)
Caribbean Club Shield Champion
After round-robin play, where each club plays every other club in their group once, two matches at home and two matches away, the first and second-place finishers advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage comprises home and away semifinals, third place, and final. At the conclusion of the Caribbean Cup, the Champion qualifies for the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, while the runners-up and Third Place finisher for Round One.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule at a later date.
Match Windows
Week 1: August 22-24
Week 2: August 29-31
Week 3: September 19-21
Week 4: September 26-28
Week 5: October 3-5
Semifinals: October 24-26 (first legs) and October 31 – November 2 (second legs).
Final and Third Place Play-In: November 28-30 (first legs) and December 5-7 (second legs).
Fans will be able to enjoy all matches through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Mzl0CSFn8
https://www.concacaf.com/caribbean-cup/ ... bbean-cup/
Regional cup includes 10 Caribbean clubs; three will advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions Cup
Tournament commences with group-stage play in August and concludes with a two-legged final in December.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The regional cup is part of the Confederation’s new men’s club ecosystem, which also includes regional cups in North America and Central America, all leading to a revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions Cup (replaces the Concacaf Champions League).
The live made-for-tv event was hosted by sports anchor Debbie Bissoon and included the participation of Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio and two former Caribbean region players, Chris Nurse (Guyana) and Jonathan Faña (Dominican Republic)
General Secretary Moggio presented the tournament’s logo and brand as part of the event. The brand and its colors represent the deep blue Caribbean Sea in a region known for the depth of young talent in its territories.
To download the logo and brand guide, click here.
The 2023 Caribbean Cup includes 10 clubs, eight determined via professional domestic league play and two via the Caribbean Club Shield (champion and runner-up). The tournament will kick off with group stage play, followed by a home-and-away direct elimination knockout stage. For the group stage, the clubs have been divided into two groups of five as follows:
Group A
Defence Force FC (TRI)
Cavalier FC (JAM)
Moca FC (DOM)
AC Port of Spain (TRI)
Caribbean Club Shield Runner-Up
Group B
Cibao FC (DOM)
CA Pantoja (DOM)
Harbour View FC (JAM)
Dunbeholden FC (JAM)
Caribbean Club Shield Champion
After round-robin play, where each club plays every other club in their group once, two matches at home and two matches away, the first and second-place finishers advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage comprises home and away semifinals, third place, and final. At the conclusion of the Caribbean Cup, the Champion qualifies for the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, while the runners-up and Third Place finisher for Round One.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule at a later date.
Match Windows
Week 1: August 22-24
Week 2: August 29-31
Week 3: September 19-21
Week 4: September 26-28
Week 5: October 3-5
Semifinals: October 24-26 (first legs) and October 31 – November 2 (second legs).
Final and Third Place Play-In: November 28-30 (first legs) and December 5-7 (second legs).
Fans will be able to enjoy all matches through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Mzl0CSFn8
Draw delivers groups for inaugural Concacaf Central American Cup
https://www.concacaf.com/central-americ ... rican-cup/
Regional cup includes 20 Central American clubs; six will advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions Cup
Tournament commences with group stage play in August and concludes with a two-legged final in December
Miami, FL – Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup. The regional cup is part of the Confederation’s new men’s club ecosystem, which also includes regional cups in North America and the Caribbean, all leading to a revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions Cup (replaces Concacaf Champions League).
The live made-for-tv event was hosted by sports anchor Raul Guzman and included the participation of Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio and two Concacaf legends and Champions Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) and Roger Rojas (Honduras).
General Secretary Moggio presented the tournament’s logo and brand as part of the event. The brand colors represent the volcanoes at the heart of the Central American region and the explosive growth of football in its countries.
To download the logo and brand guide, click here.
The 2023 Central American Cup includes 20 clubs, all determined via domestic league play. The tournament will kick off with group stage play, followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
For the group stage, the clubs have been divided into four groups of five as follows:
Group A
Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
CSD Coban Imperial (GUA)
CS Cartagines (CRC)
CD Universitario (PAN)
Jocoro FC (SLV)
Group B
CD Olimpia (HON)
CSD Xelaju MC (GUA)
CA Independiente (PAN)
CD FAS (SLV)
Real Esteli FC (NCA)
Group C
Comunicaciones FC (GUA)
CS Herediano (CRC)
Real CD España (HON)
CD Aguila (SLV)
Diriangen FC (NCA)
Group D
LD Alajuelense (CRC)
FC Motagua (HON)
Olancho FC (HON)
Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)
Verdes FC (BLZ)
After round-robin play, where each club plays every other club in their group once, two matches at home and two matches away, the first and second-place finishers advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage comprises home and away quarterfinals, play-in, semifinals, and final. At the conclusion of the Central American Cup, the Champion qualifies for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, and the runners-up, two losing semifinalists, and two play-in winners for Round One.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule in the coming days.
Match Windows
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
Fans will be able to enjoy all matches through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A7FLr-CEmU
https://www.concacaf.com/central-americ ... rican-cup/
Regional cup includes 20 Central American clubs; six will advance to an expanded 27-club 2024 Champions Cup
Tournament commences with group stage play in August and concludes with a two-legged final in December
Miami, FL – Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf Central American Cup. The regional cup is part of the Confederation’s new men’s club ecosystem, which also includes regional cups in North America and the Caribbean, all leading to a revamped 27-club Concacaf Champions Cup (replaces Concacaf Champions League).
The live made-for-tv event was hosted by sports anchor Raul Guzman and included the participation of Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio and two Concacaf legends and Champions Bryan Ruiz (Costa Rica) and Roger Rojas (Honduras).
General Secretary Moggio presented the tournament’s logo and brand as part of the event. The brand colors represent the volcanoes at the heart of the Central American region and the explosive growth of football in its countries.
To download the logo and brand guide, click here.
The 2023 Central American Cup includes 20 clubs, all determined via domestic league play. The tournament will kick off with group stage play, followed by a direct elimination knockout stage.
For the group stage, the clubs have been divided into four groups of five as follows:
Group A
Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
CSD Coban Imperial (GUA)
CS Cartagines (CRC)
CD Universitario (PAN)
Jocoro FC (SLV)
Group B
CD Olimpia (HON)
CSD Xelaju MC (GUA)
CA Independiente (PAN)
CD FAS (SLV)
Real Esteli FC (NCA)
Group C
Comunicaciones FC (GUA)
CS Herediano (CRC)
Real CD España (HON)
CD Aguila (SLV)
Diriangen FC (NCA)
Group D
LD Alajuelense (CRC)
FC Motagua (HON)
Olancho FC (HON)
Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)
Verdes FC (BLZ)
After round-robin play, where each club plays every other club in their group once, two matches at home and two matches away, the first and second-place finishers advance to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage comprises home and away quarterfinals, play-in, semifinals, and final. At the conclusion of the Central American Cup, the Champion qualifies for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, and the runners-up, two losing semifinalists, and two play-in winners for Round One.
Concacaf will announce the competition’s match schedule in the coming days.
Match Windows
Week 1: August 1-3 (1 vs 3 and 5 vs 2)
Week 2: August 8-10 (5 vs 1 and 2 vs 4)
Week 3: August 15-17 (4 vs 5 and 2 vs 3)
Week 4: August 22-24 (4 vs 1 and 3 vs 5)
Week 5: August 29-31 (1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4)
Quarterfinals: September 26-28 (First Legs) and October 3-5 (Second Legs)
Semifinals and Play-In: October 24-26 (First Legs) and October 31 – November 2 (Second Legs)
Finals: November 28-30 (First Legs) and December 5-7 (Second Legs)
Fans will be able to enjoy all matches through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including FOX Sports | Tubi (USA-English), TUDN | ViX (USA-Spanish), Fox Sports Mexico (Mexico-Spanish), ESPN | Star+ (Central America, Caribbean, and South America), and the Concacaf Official Platforms for all other territories (subject to territory restrictions).
Draw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A7FLr-CEmU