2025 Concacaf Champions Cup (and qualifying: Leagues Cup, Central American Cup, Caribbean Cup, CFU Club Shield)

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Stein, Correa, Exilus lead Concacaf Caribbean Cup Best XI
Published on 06 Dec 2024

MIAMI — The 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup has concluded, and Cavalier FC has lifted its first championship. Many players delivered outstanding performances, yet these eleven stood out the most in their respective positions.

Here is a look at the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Best XI:

Goalkeeper

Vino Barclett, Cavalier FC – Barclett was recognized as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament, tallying 17 saves and three clean sheets in five appearances. He was a key man in the final with 11 saves and a clean sheet across the two legs.

Defenders

Ernesto Trinidad, Cibao FC – Trinidad was involved in goal creation for Cibao with an assist and two shots across the two legs in the final. He provided five total shots throughout the campaign and had an 86% pass accuracy from 201 attempts.

Jeovanni Laing, Cavalier FC – Laing was a reliable man in the Cavalier backline with six steals in the final, including two in the first leg, contributing to a clean sheet effort. He finished the campaign with 21 steals, the most of any player.

Richard King, Cavalier FC – King contributed three steals and one shot on target in the final, forming part of a clean sheet. He also contributed seven shots over the entire campaign and featured an 87% accuracy from 208 passes.

Huguens Michel, Real Hope FA – Michel had three steals and five shots across the two legs of the third-place series to help Real Hope qualify for its first Concacaf Champions Cup. He had nine steals overall and delivered an 87% pass accuracy from 239 attempts.

Midfielders

Jalmaro Calvin, Cavalier FC – Calvin was the winner of the Young Revelation Award, presented by Aramco, as the best Young Player of the tournament, contributing two goals and three assists overall. He was active in the final, with three on-target shots in the first leg and a shot off the woodwork in the second encounter.

Jean López, Cibao FC – Lopez continued his stellar form into the final with three shots on target. He was the player with the second-most passes in the campaign, with 427, and featured an impressive 93% accuracy with 395 completed.

Dwayne Atkinson, Cavalier FC – Atkinson received the Best Player Award, presented by Scotiabank, and finished the tournament as the top assist man with five. He also scored six goals, making him the player with the highest goal involvement in the tournament, and was a key man in the championship series with a goal and an assist across the two legs.

Forwards

Angelo Exilus, Real Hope FA – Exilus was one of the best scorers of the campaign with six goals and 16 shots to lead the attack for Real Hope and help the club qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Rivaldo Correa, Cibao FC – Correa had 27 scoring attempts to lead all players in the tournament and led Cibao with six goals. He scored in the final to place his club, momentarily, in the lead on aggregate.

Shaquille Stein, Cavalier FC – Stein won the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco, for his eight goals. He scored the opening goal in the final to help Cavalier claim the Concacaf Caribbean Cup.

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Moreira, Bonilla, Campos lead Concacaf Central American Cup Best XI
Published on 09 Dec 2024

MIAMI – The 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup has concluded, with LD Alajuelense defending its crown and lifting a second consecutive title. Many players delivered outstanding performances, yet these eleven stood out the most in their respective positions.

Here is a look at the 2024 Central American Cup Best XII:

Goalkeeper

Leonel Moreira, LD Alajuelense – Moreira was one of the top performers for the champions and was recognized as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament. He was a key figure throughout the campaign, with 33 saves in 10 appearances, including six in the second leg of the final, while also posting two clean sheets.

Defenders

Ebert Martínez, Real Estelí FC – Martínez led the defensive line to help Real Estelí reach the final for a second consecutive year. He was a rock at the back throughout the campaign, featuring in all ten fixtures for the team and contributing 19 ball recoveries and 28 clearances while completing an impressive 91.55% of his passes.

Alexis Gamboa, LD Alajuelense – Gamboa was key defensively for Alajuelense to reclaim its title. The center-back featured in nine matches en route to winning the cup, pitching in with 12 ball recoveries and 19 clearances.

José Ardón, Antigua GFC – Ardón was a leader at the back for Antigua as the team reached the semifinals in the team’s debut campaign. In defense, the team captain recorded 14 ball recoveries and 31 clearances in eight appearances while also generating scoring chances with a 91.14% pass completion rate and in attack with three goals.

Midfielders

Celso Borges, LD Alajuelense – The Alajuelense captain was another crucial player who helped the Costa Rican club retain. The leading appearance maker in CCAC history with 19, featured in 9 of 10 matches this campaign. Borges was active in defense with 20 ball recoveries and five clearances while also being involved in the attack with a goal and an assist.

Iván Ochoa, Real Estelí FC – Ochoa was in stellar form as Real Estelí finished as runners-up, notably bagging a late brace in the second leg of the semifinals against Herediano to lead the team’s comeback to claim the series. The Mexican midfielder made nine appearances in the campaign, being active on both ends of the pitch while recording two goals, seven shots, and 17 ball recoveries, and being precise with a 90.63% pass completion rate.

Anderson Cardoso, LD Alajuelense – The Brazilian featured in all ten matches for the champions. Cardoso contributed five-goal contributions from two goals and three assists, totaling 17 shots. He also helped in defensive duties with three ball recoveries and three clearances.

Harold Medina, Real Estelí FC – Medina starred in the center of the pitch for Real Estelí. The midfielder made nine appearances, scoring twice, dishing out an assist, registering 11 ball recoveries, and completing 90.16% of his passes.

Byron Bonilla, Real Estelí FC – One of the most exciting players throughout the tournament, Bonilla was Real Estelí’s top contributor in attack with three goals and two assists. The versatile midfielder played in all ten fixtures for Real Estelí, always being active in attack and totaling 27 shots.

Forwards

Diego Campos, LD Alajuelense – Campos’ efforts saw him claim the Best Player Award, presented by Scotiabank, and the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco. Campos had seven goal contributions, six goals, and an assist. The Costa Rican forward started the 2024 edition by scoring five times in the group stage before adding another goal in the quarterfinals. He contributed to his team’s tally in four of 10 matches during the tournament and had multiple goal contributions on three occasions.

Javon East, Deportivo Saprissa – East shined in attack for Deportivo Saprissa in eight appearances this campaign. He led the frontline with four goals, two assists, and 18 shots, including two goals in the series against Comunicaciones in the play-in round to secure the team’s 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup berth.

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Twenty-seven clubs confirmed for 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup
Published on 09 Dec 2024

27 berths have been secured, including Liga MX champions and record seven-time Champions Cup winners Club América, MLS Supporters’ Shield winners Inter Miami CF, and Leagues Cup champions Columbus Crew

Former champions CD Guadalajara, CF Monterrey, Cruz Azul, Deportivo Saprissa, LA Galaxy, LD Alajuelense, Pumas UNAM, Seattle Sounders and Tigres UANL also qualified

60th edition of the Champions Cup will be played between February and June 2025

MIAMI – The field for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup is complete, with 2022 winners Seattle Sounders FC becoming the final club to book its place in the continental tournament.

The 60th edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup, which will feature the best clubs in the region, is scheduled to be played between February and June 2025. In addition to crowning the Confederation’s club champion, the Concacaf Champions Cup is the sole path through which clubs in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean can qualify for the expanded 32-club FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup will continue to be played in a five-round direct elimination knockout stage format. The first four rounds — Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals — all include home and away play, while the Final is played as a single-leg match.

Of the 27 participating clubs, 22 will begin play in Round One, and five will receive a bye to the Round of 16. Details on the twenty-seven clubs that have qualified are available below.

The current Concacaf Champions Cup champion is Mexico’s CF Pachuca, who defeated Columbus Crew (USA) in an epic 2024 sold-out Final at Estadio Hidalgo. The six-time Champions Cup winners joined Club Leon (2023), Seattle Sounders FC (2022), and CF Monterrey (2021) as Concacaf’s four representatives in next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

CF Pachuca will also participate in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, beginning with the FIFA Derby of the Americas on December 11 against the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champion. Should they advance, they will compete for the FIFA Challenger Cup and a place in the Final on December 14. The Final between Real Madrid (2023-24 UEFA Champions League champion) and the winner of the FIFA Challenger Cup is scheduled for December 18.

HOW CLUBS QUALIFY FOR CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP

Clubs qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup via the Leagues Cup (North America), Concacaf Central American Cup, and Concacaf Caribbean Cup, as well as domestic leagues and cups in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Twenty-seven clubs have qualified through regional cups or domestic leagues for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup (explained below).

Club America (MEX)*

No club holds more titles in the Concacaf region than Club America, with seven. Winners of the Apertura 2023 and Clausura 2024 titles, Las Águilas qualified by virtue of their first league title during the 2023-24 calendar year and secured a bye to the Round of 16 by winning back-to-back titles, also earning the club the Campeón de Campeones trophy.

Tigres UANL (MEX)

Tigres qualified for the Champions Cup as the Liga MX Apertura 2023 runner-up. The club will appear for a twelfth time and attempt to win their first title since 2020.

Cruz Azul (MEX)

Cruz Azul secured their place as the Liga MX Clausura 2024 runner-up. The club from Mexico City is the second side with the most Concacaf titles (six: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1996, 1997, and 2014).

CF Monterrey (MEX)

The five-time Champions Cup champions return to the tournament for the thirteenth time after securing a berth as the highest-ranked side in the 2023–24 Liga MX aggregate table.

CD Guadalajara (MEX)

Chivas returns to the Champions Cup as the next-best club in the 2023–24 Liga MX aggregate table. This will be their second appearance since the club’s title conquest in 2018. They were also the champions of the tournament’s inaugural edition in 1962.

Pumas UNAM (MEX)

The three-time Champions Cup winners (1980, 1982, 1989) will make their sixth appearance and first since finishing runners-up in 2022. They qualified as the third-best club in the 2023–24 Liga MX aggregate table.

Colorado Rapids (USA)

The Colorado Rapids have qualified by winning the third-place match in the 2024 Leagues Cup. It will be their fifth appearance in the tournament.

Columbus Crew (USA)*

The 2024 Champions Cup runners-up will return for a consecutive edition after winning the 2024 Leagues Cup. It will be their sixth appearance in the tournament.

Los Angeles FC (USA)

The 2020 and 2023 runners-up have qualified as 2024 Leagues Cup runners-up. This will be LAFC’s third appearance in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Sporting Kansas City (USA)

Sporting Kansas City qualified as a finalist for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, given that the other finalist, LAFC, already qualified and could not use the champion’s automatic berth. This will be SKC’s seventh appearance and the first since it reached the semifinals in 2019.

Inter Miami CF (USA)

Inter Miami qualified by 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield. This will be the club's second appearance after it debuted in 2023, when it reached the quarterfinals.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN)

Vancouver Whitecaps qualified by winning the 2024 Canadian Championship. The club returns for a third consecutive edition and fifth overall. Its best finish was reaching the semifinals in 2016–17.

Antigua GFC (GUA)

Antigua GFC qualified by reaching the semifinals of the Concacaf Central American Cup. This will be the club's second appearance after it debuted in 2016–17 as a league champion.

Real Estelí (NCA)

Real Estelí qualified by reaching the semifinals of the Concacaf Central American Cup. The Nicaraguan side will make its 13th appearance and second consecutive.

LA Galaxy (USA)*

LA Galaxy will begin in the Round of 16 as the 2024 MLS Cup champion. This will be the club's 11th appearance and first since the 2015–16 edition. The club's best finish came in 2000 as champions.

CS Herediano (CRC)

Club Sport Herediano qualified by reaching the semifinals of the Concacaf Central American Cup. This will be the club's 17th appearance and second consecutive. The club will seek to match its best finish when it made the semifinals in 2014–15.

LD Alajuelense (CRC)*

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense will begin in the Round of 16 as the 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup champions. This will be the club's 28th appearance and third consecutive. The club’s best finish came in 2004 as champions.

Forge FC (CAN)

Forge FC qualified by winning the 2024 Canadian Premier League Shield. The club will participate for a second consecutive occasion and third overall.

FC Cincinnati (USA)

FC Cincinnati qualified by finishing as the second-best not already qualified club in the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield standings. This will be the club's second appearance after making its debut in the 2024 edition. The club's best finish was reaching the Round of 16.

Real Salt Lake (USA)

Real Salt Lake qualified by finishing as the third-best not already qualified club in the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield standings. This will be the club's fourth appearance and first since the 2015–16 edition. The club's best finish came in during the 2010–11 edition, its debut campaign, as runners-up.

Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)

Deportivo Saprissa qualified by winning its Play-In series in the Concacaf Central American Cup. This will be the club's 38th appearance and second consecutive. The club’s best finish came in 1993, 1995, 2005 as champions.

FC Motagua (HON)

FC Motagua qualified by winning its Play-In series in the Concacaf Central American Cup. This will be the club's 21st appearance first since the 2023 edition. The club’s best finish is as a quarterfinalist, which it accomplished in its previous appearance.

Cavalier FC (JAM)*

Cavalier FC will begin in the Round of 16 as the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions. The Jamaican side will make its second consecutive appearance after debuting in the 2024 edition.

Cibao FC (DOM)

Cibao FC qualified by reaching the final of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The Dominican Republic side will make its second appearance and first since debuting in the 2018 edition, when the club reached the Round of 16.

Cavalry FC (CAN)

Cavalry FC qualified by reaching the 2024 Canadian Premier League Final, acquiring the champion spot with the other finalist, Forge FC, already qualified. The club will participate for a second consecutive occasion after debuting in the 2024 edition.

Real Hope FA (HAI)

Real Hope qualified by winning third place in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The Haiti club will make its debut in the 2025 edition.

Seattle Sounders FC (USA)

Seattle Sounders FC qualified as fourth-best not already qualified club in the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield standings. This will be the club's eighth appearance and first since the 2022 edition, when the club became champions for the first time.

*Clubs that will receive a bye to the Round of 16 include the three regional cup champions, the MLS Cup champion, and the best-performing Liga MX champion.

For more information on the Concacaf Champions Cup, visit www.concacaf.com/champions-cup.

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2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Official Draw Pots and Procedures
Published on 09 Dec 2024

Top clubs in the region to learn their Round One opponent and path to becoming Concacaf Club Champion
Pre-seeded clubs and pots determined based on the Concacaf Club Rankings
Live Draw on December 10 will be broadcast worldwide on Concacaf’s YouTube Channel


Miami, FL – With only one day remaining until the Official Draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup and the list of 27 participating clubs already finalized, Concacaf has confirmed the eight clubs that will be pre-seeded in the two first rounds of the competition, as well as the distribution of the other 19 clubs across the two pots.

The made-for-tv draw event in Miami, Florida, will be hosted by Sports and Entertainment anchor Lindsay Casinelli. Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani will also participate, and former players Oribe Peralta and Jonathan Bornstein will serve as draw assistants.

Fans worldwide can follow and enjoy the live draw on Concacaf’s YouTube channel.

The 60th edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup is set to be historic, as some of the continent’s top clubs have secured their places after intense competition in regional and domestic leagues and cups. The list of participants is headlined by seven-time Concacaf champion Club América (MEX), the three winners of the Confederation’s regional cup competitions, Columbus Crew (USA), LD Alajuelense (CRC), and Cavalier FC (JAM), as well as eight more former Champions Cup winners.

This epic competition will continue to be played in a direct Elimination Knockout format, including five rounds and 27 clubs. The first four rounds (Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals) will all include home and away play, while the Final, where the region's Champion is crowned, will be played as a single-leg match.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

27 clubs have qualified via three regional cups in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as domestic leagues and cups for Canada, México, and the United States. These clubs are, in alphabetical order, per tournament (further details are available here):

Canadian Championship (one club): Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN)
Canadian Premier League (two clubs): Cavalry FC (CAN) and Forge FC (CAN)
Concacaf Caribbean Cup (three clubs): Cavalier FC (JAM), Cibao FC (DOM), Real Hope FA (HAI)
Concacaf Central American Cup (six clubs): Antigua GFC (GUA), CS Herediano (CRC), Deportivo Saprissa (CRC), FC Motagua (HON), LD Alajuelense (CRC), Real Estelí FC (NCA)
Leagues Cup (three clubs): Colorado Rapids (USA), Columbus Crew (USA), Los Angeles FC (USA)
Liga MX (six clubs): CD Guadalajara (MEX), CF Monterrey (MEX), Club América (MEX), Cruz Azul (MEX), Pumas UNAM (MEX), Tigres UANL (MEX)
MLS (five clubs): FC Cincinnati (USA), Inter Miami CF (USA), LA Galaxy (USA), Real Salt Lake (USA), Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
US Open Cup (one club): Sporting Kansas City (USA)

COMPETITION BRACKET

As previously announced, based on the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup regulations, qualification criteria, and the Concacaf Club Rankings of December 9, 2024, each of the 27 participating clubs will be pre-seeded into a bracket position or placed in a Pot.

Round of 16

The Champions of Concacaf’s three regional cup competitions, Columbus Crew, LD Alajuelense, and Cavalier FC, as well as Club América, the Liga MX Champion with the most accumulated points, and LA Galaxy FC, the MLS Cup Champion, have received a bye to the Round of 16, rewarding their sporting merit.

Furthermore, these five clubs will be pre-seeded in a Round of 16 bracket position based on the Concacaf Club Rankings, as follows:

Columbus Crew (Highest-ranked club): Round of 16 Matchup 1
Club América (Second highest-ranked club): Round of 16 Matchup 5
LA Galaxy (Third highest-ranked club): Round of 16 Matchup 8
LD Alajuelense (Fourth highest-ranked club): Round of 16 Matchup 4
Cavalier FC (Fifth highest-ranked club): Round of 16 Matchup 2

Round One

For Round One, the three highest-ranked clubs – CF Monterrey, Tigres UANL, and Cruz Azul – will be pre-seeded into a Round One bracket position, and the remaining 19 clubs will be distributed into the two club pots. The three highest-ranked clubs will be pre-seeded to reward their competitive merit and strength into a Round One matchup as follows:

CF Monterrey (Highest-ranked club): Round One Matchup 3
Tigres UANL (Second highest-ranked club): Round One Matchup 9
Cruz Azul (Third highest-ranked club): Round One Matchup 7
The 19 remaining clubs that will begin play in Round One will be divided into two "Club Pots" as follows:

Pot 1 (8 best-ranked clubs): Los Angeles FC, Inter Miami CF, Seattle Sounders FC, Pumas UNAM, CD Guadalajara, FC Cincinnati, Real Salt Lake, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Pot 2 (11 lowest-ranked clubs): Colorado Rapids, Sporting Kansas City, Deportivo Saprissa, CS Herediano, Cavalry FC, FC Motagua, Antigua GFC, Forge FC, Real Estelí FC, Cibao FC, Real Hope FA
The 19 available Round One bracket positions will be divided into the two "Position Pots" as follows:

Pot A: A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A8, A10 and A11
Pot B: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10 and B11

Procedures

The official draw will begin drawing a sphere from Pot 1, immediately followed by a Round One bracket position from Pot A. This process will be repeated for all Pot 1 spheres, always using the available bracket positions in Pot A.

Once all spheres from Pot 1 have been drawn, the draw for Pots 2 and B will begin. The draw will conclude once all clubs have been assigned a bracket position.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE DRAW

Fans worldwide will be able to follow and enjoy the live event on Concacaf’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/concacaf)

Fans can also follow updates on the competition’s official social media platforms, including X (@TheChampions), Facebook (facebook.com/TheChampions), Instagram (@TheChampions) and TikTok (@Concachampions).

For more details on the Concacaf Champions Cup, visit www.concacaf.com/champions-cup.
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2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Draw Reveals Round One matchups
Published on 10 Dec 2024

Draw determined the path of each club to a single-leg Final on June 1
Round One matches are scheduled to begin the first week of February
Eleven matchup winners will advance to the Round of 16, joining five pre-seeded clubs


Miami, FL – Concacaf today conducted the official draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, the 60th edition of the region's premier men’s club competition.

The made-for-tv draw event in Miami, Florida, was hosted by Sports and Entertainment anchor Lindsay Casinelli; Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani also participated, alongside former players Oribe Peralta and Jonathan Bornstein, who served as draw assistants.

The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup is set to be historic, as some of the continent’s top clubs have secured their places after intense competition in regional and domestic leagues and cups. The list of participants is headlined by seven-time Concacaf champion Club América (MEX), the three winners of the Confederation’s regional cup competitions, Columbus Crew (USA), LD Alajuelense (CRC), and Cavalier FC (JAM), as well as eight more former Champions Cup winners.

In today's draw, the 22 clubs participating in Round One were split into 11 matchups and will play as follows:

Round One

RO Matchup #1: Los Angeles FC (USA) vs Colorado Rapids (USA)
RO Matchup #2: Inter Miami FC (USA) vs Sporting Kansas City (USA)
RO Matchup #3: CF Monterrey (MEX) vs Forge FC (CAN)
RO Matchup #4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (USA) vs Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
RO Matchup #5: Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs Cavalry FC (CAN)
RO Matchup #6: CD Guadalajara vs Cibao FC (DOM)
RO Matchup #7: Cruz Azul (MEX) vs Real Hope FA (HAI)
RO Matchup #8: Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs Antigua GFC (GUA)
RO Matchup #9: Tigres UANL (MEX) vs Real Esteli FC (NCA)
RO Matchup #10: FC Cincinnati (USA) vs FC Motagua (HON)
RO Matchup #11: Real Salt Lake (USA) vs CS Herediano (CRC)

Following home and away play, in February of 2025, the aggregate score winner in each matchup will advance to the Round of 16, joining five clubs that were pre-seeded into this round. The Round of 16 matchups will be as follows:

Round of 16

R16 Matchup #1: Columbus Crew (USA) vs RO Matchup #1 Winner
R16 Matchup #2: Cavalier FC (JAM) vs RO Matchup #2 Winner
R16 Matchup #3:  RO Matchup #3 Winner vs RO Matchup #4 Winner
R16 Matchup #4: LD Alajuelense (CRC) vs RO Matchup #5 Winner
R16 Matchup #5:  Club America (MEX) vs RO Matchup #6 Winner
R16 Matchup #6: RO Matchup #7 Winner vs RO Matchup #8 Winner
R16 Matchup #7: RO Matchup #9 Winner vs RO Matchup #10 Winner
R16 Matchup #8: LA Galaxy (USA) vs RO Matchup #11 Winner

The Round of 16 will take place in March, followed by the Quarterfinals in the first half of April, the semifinals in late April and early May, and an epic Final on Sunday, June 1.

Concacaf will announce the complete schedule for Round One in the coming days.

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Alajuelense improves and LA Galaxy leap into top ten in December Concacaf Club Rankings
Published on 12 Dec 2024

MIAMI – The Columbus Crew retains first place in the final Concacaf Club Rankings (CCR) update of the year, while Liga MX features six clubs in the top ten.

The Concacaf Club Rankings Index grades all clubs and leagues across the confederation. Teams gain points for results in official domestic league matches, regional cup matches, and Concacaf Champions Cup play.

Further details explaining the rankings and how clubs earn points can be found here: Concacaf launches new ranking system for region’s clubs and leagues.

Here are the top stories from the recent moves.

LA Galaxy jumps into the Top 10 after winning the MLS Cup

LA Galaxy (1,203) jumped into the top ten after winning MLS Cup 2024, a record-extending sixth league championship, while earning a bye to the Round of 16 in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Columbus Crew (1,252), runners-up in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup and champions of the 2024 Leagues Cup, continues in first place in the latest CCR.

Club America (1,242) remains in second place as they strive for three consecutive Liga MX titles when they meet CF Monterrey (1,229), who moved up to third, in the Apertura 2024 final this week.

Tigres UANL (1,227) fell to fourth place after its recent elimination in the quarterfinals. Cruz Azul (1,223) retained fifth place after bowing out of the league title race in the semifinals.

LAFC (1,222) and Inter Miami CF (1,216) stayed in sixth and seventh, while Deportivo Toluca (1,210) moved up to eight over CF Pachuca (1,209).

Alajualense keeps the 1st place as back-to-back CAC Champions

LD Alajuelense (1,157) improved to 41st overall, maintaining the top-ranked spot in Central America, after winning the Concacaf Central American Cup for the second consecutive season.

CD Olimpia (1,143) rose two spots to 47th overall and moved to second in the region. Deportivo Saprissa (1,142) at 48th, CS Herediano (1,128) at 51st, and CSD Municipal (1,111) at 53rd overall complete the top five in Central America.

Cavalier get closer to 1st spot after winning the Caribbean Cup over Cibao

Cibao FC (1,060) at 82nd is the highest-ranked Caribbean side after falling in the 2024 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Final, 2-2 on aggregate. Champions Cavalier FC (1,057) improved to 85th overall, closing the rankings gap.

Mount Pleasant FA (1,042) at 95th rose to third over SV Robinhood (1,042) at 96th. Caribbean Cup third-place winner Real Hope FA (1,025), at 110th, rounds out the top five in the Caribbean.

Real Hope had the biggest jump after qualifying for the 2025 Champions Cup

Real Hope FA had the biggest improvement, jumping nine spots in the CCR. AD Santos (1,045) saw the second-most improvement, moving up eight spots to 93rd.

CD Cacahuatique (1,010) jumped seven spots to 123rd, Arnett Gardens FC rose six spots to 116th, and Atlético San Luis moved up five places to 21st after defeating formerly third-place Tigres UANL.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Real Hope also provided the biggest upset with the win over Moca

Real Hope FA also provided the biggest upset in Concacaf play, as the 118th-ranked side, by defeating then-114th-ranked Moca FC (1,010) in the Caribbean Cup third-place series. The Haitian side won both legs for a 4-2 aggregate victory to earn the club’s first Concacaf Champions Cup appearance.

Concacaf club rankings: https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/club/

Concacaf league rankings: https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/league/

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Concacaf announces schedule for 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 matches
Published on 13 Dec 2024

27 of the region's best clubs will battle to be crowned Concacaf club champions and qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup
Matchups for Round One and Round of 16 were determined at the official draw
22 clubs begin playing in Round One in February 2025


Miami, FL – Concacaf has announced the match schedule for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 matches.

The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup is set to be historic, as some of the continent’s top clubs have secured their places after intense competition in regional and domestic leagues and cups. The list of participants is headlined by seven-time Concacaf champion Club América (MEX), the three winners of the Confederation’s regional cup competitions, Columbus Crew (USA), LD Alajuelense (CRC), and Cavalier FC (JAM), as well as eight more former Champions Cup winners.

The matchups for Round One and Round of 16, as well as each club's path to the Final, were determined at the official draw on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, and are as follows (bracket available here and below): 

R1 Matchup 1:  Los Angeles FC (USA) vs Colorado Rapids (USA) 
R1 Matchup 2: Inter Miami FC (USA) vs Sporting Kansas City (USA)
R1 Matchup 3:  CF Monterrey (MEX) vs Forge FC (CAN)
R1 Matchup 4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (USA) vs Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
R1 Matchup 5: Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs Cavalry FC (CAN)
R1 Matchup 6: CD Guadalajara vs Cibao FC (DOM)
R1 Matchup 7: Cruz Azul (MEX) vs Real Hope FA (HAI)
R1 Matchup 8: Seattle Sounders FC (USA) vs Antigua GFC (GUA)
R1 Matchup 9: Tigres UANL (MEX) vs Real Esteli FC (NCA)
R1 Matchup 10: FC Cincinnati (USA) vs FC Motagua (HON) 
R1 Matchup 11: Real Salt Lake (USA) vs CS Herediano (CRC)

Following home and away play, in February of 2025, the aggregate score winner in each matchup will advance to the Round of 16, joining five clubs that were pre-seeded into this round.

Round of 16 includes five pre-seeded clubs (three regional cup winners and the champions of the two best-ranked domestic leagues) and the 11 Round One winners.

The Round of 16 matchups are as follows: 

R16 Matchup 1: Columbus Crew (USA) vs Winner R1 Matchup 1
R16 Matchup 2: Cavalier FC (JAM) vs Winner R1 Matchup 2
R16 Matchup 3: Winner R1 Matchup 3 vs Winner R1 Matchup 4
R16 Matchup 4: LD Alajuelense (CRC) vs Winner R1 Matchup 5
R16 Matchup 5: Club America (MEX) vs Winner R1 Matchup 6
R16 Matchup 6: Winner R1 Matchup 7 vs Winner R1 Matchup 8
R16 Matchup 7: Winner R1 Matchup 9 vs Winner R1 Matchup 10
R16 Matchup 8: LA Galaxy (USA) vs Winner R1 Matchup 11

The Round of 16 will take place in March, followed by the Quarterfinals in the first half of April, the semifinals in late April and early May, and an epic Final on Sunday, June 1.

2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Windows

Round One: February 4-6 (Week 1), 11-13 (Week 2), 18-20 (Week 3) and 25-27 (Week 4)
Round of 16: March 4-6 (First Legs) and 11-13 (Second Legs)
Quarterfinals: April 1-3 (First Legs) and 8-10 (Second Legs)
Semifinals: April 22-24 (First Legs) and April 29 - May 1 (Second Legs)
Final: Sunday, June 1 (Single Leg)

2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Bracket with Trophy

2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One
*Kickoff times listed in ET (local) and home club listed first 

Week 1

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
20:00 (21:00) Real Hope FA vs. Cruz Azul – Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago de los Caballeros, DOM

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
20:00 (20:00) Forge FC vs. CF Monterrey – Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton, CAN
22:00 (21:00) Real Estelí FC vs. Tigres UANL – Estadio Independencia, Estelí, NCA

Thursday, February 6, 2025
20:00 (21:00) Cibao FC vs. CD Guadalajara – Estadio Cibao FC, Santiago de los Caballeros, DOM
22:00 (19:00) Cavalry FC vs. Pumas UNAM – Starlight Stadium, Langford, CAN

Week 2

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
20:00 (19:00) CF Monterrey vs. Forge FC – Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, MEX
22:00 (21:00) Cruz Azul vs. Real Hope FA – Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City, MEX

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
20:00 (19:00) CD Guadalajara vs. Cibao FC – Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, MEX
22:00 (21:00) Tigres UANL vs. Real Estelí FC – Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, MEX

Thursday, February 13, 2025
20:00 (19:00) Pumas UNAM vs. Cavalry FC – Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City, MEX

Week 3

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
20:00 (19:00) Sporting Kansas City vs. Inter Miami CF – Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, USA
22:00 (20:00) Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles FC – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, USA

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
18:30 (17:30) CS Herediano vs. Real Salt Lake – Estadio Nacional, San José, CRC
20:00 (19:00) Antigua GFC vs. Seattle Sounders FC – Estadio Pensativo, Antigua, GUA
22:00 (21:00) FC Motagua vs. FC Cincinnati – Estadio Chelato Ucles, Tegucigalpa, HON

Thursday, February 20, 2025
20:00 (19:00) Deportivo Saprissa vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, San José, CRC

Week 4

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
20:00 (20:00) Inter Miami CF vs. Sporting Kansas City – Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, USA
22:00 (19:00) Los Angeles FC vs. Colorado Rapids – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, USA

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
18:30 (18:30) FC Cincinnati vs. FC Motagua – TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA
20:30 (18:30) Real Salt Lake vs. CS Herediano – America First Field, Sandy, USA
22:30 (19:30) Seattle Sounders FC vs. Antigua GFC – Lumen Field, Seattle, USA

Thursday, February 27, 2025
22:00 (19:00) Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Deportivo Saprissa – BC Place, Vancouver, CAN

2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16
*Kickoff times are listed in ET (local), and the home club is listed first.

First Leg Matches

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 10 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 9
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 5 vs. LD Alajuelense
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 1 vs. Columbus Crew

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 6 vs. Club América
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 11 vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 8 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 7
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 4 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 3

Thursday, March 6, 2025
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 2 vs. Cavalier FC

Second Leg Matches

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
20:30 (20:30) Columbus Crew vs. Winner R1 Matchup 1 – Lower.com Field, Columbus, USA
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 7 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 8
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 9 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 10

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
22:30 (19:30) Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Winner R1 Matchup 11 – Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, USA
22:30 (20:30) Club América vs. Winner R1 Matchup 6 – Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City, MEX
TBC (TBC) Winner R1 Matchup 3 vs. Winner R1 Matchup 4

Thursday, March 13, 2025
20:00 (19:00) Cavalier FC vs. Winner R1 Matchup 2 – National Stadium, Kingston, JAM
22:00 (20:00) LD Alajuelense vs. Winner R1 Matchup 5 – Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajuela, CRC

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Champions Cup Facts ahead of the tournament’s 60th edition
Published on 24 Jan 2025

MIAMI – The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup will write a new chapter in the long and decorated history as the tournament begins its landmark 60th edition.

Ahead of the next campaign, we look back on CCC facts from the previous 59 editions, listed by region:

North America
Clubs from North America have raised the Concacaf Champions Cup in 42 editions. Mexico is the most prosperous nation with 39 winners, while the United States has seen three clubs lift the trophy.

Winners from Mexico

● Club América (7): 1977, 1987, 1990, 1992, 2006, 2014–15, 2015–16

● Cruz Azul (6): 1969, 1970, 1971, 1996, 1997, 2013–14

● CF Pachuca (6): 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009–10, 2016–17, 2024

● CF Monterrey (5): 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2019, 2021

● Pumas UNAM (3): 1980, 1982, 1989

● CD Guadalajara (2): 1962, 2018

● Toluca FC (2): 1968, 2003

● Atlante FC (2): 1983, 2008–09

● Atlético Español (1): 1975

● Club León (1): 2023

● Club Necaxa (1): 1999

● Club Puebla (1): 1991

● Tigres UANL (1): 2020

● Leones Negros UdeG (1): 1978

Winners from the United States of America

● D.C. United (1): 1998

● Los Angeles Galaxy (1): 2000

● Seattle Sounders FC (1): 2022






Inaugural Champion

Mexican side CD Guadalajara won the inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup in 1962, defeating Guatemala’s Comunicaciones FC in the final with a 6-nil aggregate score.

The first leg ended in a 1-nil victory for Guadalajara, with Javier Valdivia scoring the winner. Chivas delivered a 5-nil win in the return leg, highlighted by Salvador Reyes' hat-trick and two goals from Juan Jasso.




Mexican side CD Guadalajara won the inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup in 1962, defeating Guatemala’s Comunicaciones FC in the final with a 6-nil aggregate score.


First Back-to-Back and Three-peat

Cruz Azul became the first club to win the tournament in consecutive editions by going back-to-back in 1969 and 1970. The Mexico City side added to its achievement by winning again in 1971 to become the first team to win three consecutive editions.



Mexico City maestros

Throughout the Concacaf Champions Cup, clubs from Mexico City have reigned supreme. Following Cruz Azul’s three-peat, Club América, and Pumas UNAM earned their first trophy to close out the 1970s and usher in the 1980s. América and Pumas would each earn their second and third trophies to have the three clubs from the Mexican capital in a three-way tie after the 1990 edition.

Club América became the first to win four titles in 1992 before Cruz Azul would win again in 1996 and retake the all-time spot in 1997. América would win its fifth crown in 2006. Cruz Azul earned its sixth title in 2013–14, but América matched it one year later, in the 2014–15 edition. América won again in 2015–16 to claim the all-time spot at seven and is the current all-time leader.

Co-Champions

The 1978 edition saw a unique conclusion as Leones Negros, Comunicaciones FC, and Defence Force declared co-champions when the final phase couldn't be played. It remains the only instance where more than one club has shared the winner’s podium.

American Breakthroughs

D.C. United became the first United States club, and the first MLS team, to win the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1998 by defeating Toluca in the final. LA Galaxy would soon follow to be the second MLS side in 2000.



Seattle Sounders FC would deliver another breakthrough for U.S. clubs by winning in 2022, ending a 16-year streak of Mexican dominance, and becoming the third MLS club to win the title. As a result, it also became the first club from the USA to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.



Pachuca’s rise

The new millennium brought Pachuca’s first title in 2002, earning additional crowns in 2007, 2008, 2009–10, 2016–17, and 2024. The Tuzos did it all while maintaining an undefeated mark at the Estadio Hidalgo with the likes of Miguel Calero, Andrés Chitiva, Christian Giménez, Damián Álvarez, Ulises Mendivil, Hirving Lozano and others rising into club lore.



Salomón Rondón of Pachuca became the top scorer of the 2024 edition, achieving milestones like the 2,500th goal since the format change in 2008–2009.






Rayados' Dynasty

CF Monterrey claimed three consecutive titles under coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich, setting a record for modern-era dominance. Rayados won the 2010–11, 2011–12, and 2012–13 with the likes of Aldo de Nigris, Neri Cardozo, Darío Carreño, Ángel Reyna and Humberto Suazo.

After moving from the Estadio Tecnológico to Estadio BBVA, Rayados returned and won its fourth and fifth titles in the 2019 and 2021 editions. With Maximiliano Meza and Rogelio Funes Mori leading the charge on the field, CF Monterrey were champions of Concacaf five times out of 11 seasons.

Additionally, CF Monterrey set a record for the longest winning streak in CCL history with 10 consecutive victories, culminating in their quarterfinal triumph over Inter Miami in April 2024.



Central America
Central American clubs have won the Concacaf Champions Cup on 13 occasions. Costa Rica leads with six winners, and El Salvador follows second with three. Guatemala and Honduras each have two champions.

Winners from Costa Rica

● Deportivo Saprissa (3): 1993, 1995, 2005

● LD Alajuelense (2): 1986, 2004

● CS Cartaginés (1): 1994

Winners from El Salvador

● Alianza FC (1): 1967

● CD Águila (1): 1976

● CD FAS (1): 1979

Winners from Guatemala

● Comunicaciones FC (1): 1978

● CSD Municipal (1): 1974

Winners from Honduras

● CD Olimpia (2): 1972, 1988

First Central American Champion

Alianza FC from El Salvador defeated Jong Colombia of Curaçao in a thrilling 5-3 final to become the first Central American club to win the Concacaf Champions Cup in 1967. The championship was decided in a tiebreaker match that delivered an unforgettable eight-goal spectacle, with Alianza FC emerging victorious 5-3.



First braces in the final

The 1967 final also marked a milestone in the competition’s history, as it was the first time two players scored braces in a title match. Salvadoran Mario "El Chino" Flores and Panamanian Luis Ernesto "Cascarita" Tapia of Alianza FC etched their names into the tournament’s legacy.

Historic Firsts

CD Olimpia of Honduras won their first title in 1972, defeating SV Robinhood with a decisive goal from Jorge Brand.

CSD Municipal became the first Guatemalan team to win the title in 1974, beating SV Transvaal in the final.

First Penalty Shootout

Municipal and Aurora FC contested the tournament's first penalty shootout in the 1974 edition, showcasing the growing intensity of the competition.

Unmatched Dominance

FAS of El Salvador secured a stunning 7-1 victory in the 1979 final's second leg, with "Mágico" González scoring twice.

Costa Rican Triple Crown and Double

Costa Rican clubs won three consecutive titles from 1993 to 1995. Saprissa won the 1993 and 1995 editions, while CS Cartaginés won in 1994.



A similar streak would repeat itself in the following decade. LD Alajuelense won its second title in 2004, followed by Saprissa’s third in 2005 for back-to-back champions from Costa Rica.

Most appearances overall

CD Olimpia of Honduras became the club with the most appearances in the tournament’s history, reaching 37 participations by 2023.

Caribbean
Caribbean clubs have lifted the Concacaf Champions Cup in six editions. Haiti, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago each have two winners.

Winners from Haiti

● Racing Club Haïtien (1): 1963

● Violette AC (1): 1984

Winners from Suriname

● SV Transvaal (2): 1973, 1981

Winners from Trinidad and Tobago

● Defence Force FC (2): 1978,1985

First Caribbean Champion

Racing Club of Haiti became the first Caribbean team to win the title in 1963, the tournament’s second edition, claiming the trophy without playing the final due to their opponent’s withdrawal.

Racing Club's journey to glory began with a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory over Sithoc of Curaçao in the second round. They defeated Xelajú MC of Guatemala and triumphed over Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa in the semifinals, cementing their place in the competition's history.



Caribbean sides to two titles

SV Transvaal of Suriname and Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago are the only clubs from the Caribbean to win on multiple occasions. Transvaal was the first, winning the 1973 and 1981 editions. Defence Force was the last side, winning its second crown in 1985.
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Rosters announced for 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup
Published on 29 Jan 2025

Miami, FL – The clubs participating in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup have submitted their 35-player rosters ahead of the start of the competition on February 4th.

The lists are available for download here.

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The 60th edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup includes 27 of the best clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean and five rounds (Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinal, Semifinals, and Final).

Action will begin with eleven Round One matchups in February and will be followed by the Round of 16 in March, Quarterfinals and Semifinals in April and May, and a single-leg Final on Sunday, June 1.

The rosters have been selected and submitted by each club and are published as such. To be eligible to play in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup, all players must be registered with their club and the appropriate Federation and be eligible to play in any league match for the current playing season per the FIFA transfer deadlines in each country.

Clubs that have chosen to register fewer than 35 players can continue adding players up to 44 hours before each match, provided their roster does not exceed 35 players. Once a player has been registered, they may not be removed or replaced.

44 hours before each match, clubs must select 18 to 23 players (including 2 goalkeepers) from their 35-player list to complete their final match rosters.
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Concacaf Champions Cup, Round One first leg fixtures, 4-6 February

Tuesday
Real Hope FA (HAI) vs Cruz Azul (MEX)

Wednesday
Forge FC (CAN) vs. CF Monterrey (MEX)
Real Estelí FC (NCA) vs. Tigres UANL (MEX)

Thursday
Cibao FC (DOM) vs. CD Guadalajara (MEX)
Cavalry FC (CAN) vs. Pumas UNAM (MEX)

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2025 Concacaf Champions Cup: All You Need To Know
Published on 03 Feb 2025

MIAMI – A new edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup, the region’s premier club championship, will kick off on February 4 to begin the quest for a new winner in June.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup:

History

Beginning with the 2024 edition, the Concacaf Champions Cup replaced the Champions League as the premier men’s continental tournament, which crowns the club champion of the region and provides the sole qualification route to the new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup and the inaugural edition of the FIFA Intercontinental 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 62-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 CF Pachuca in 2024, back through a list of major clubs from Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.

Format

The Concacaf Champions Cup continues to be played in a direct elimination knockout stage format and is composed of five rounds: Round One, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final.

The first four stages each include home and away play, while the Final, where the region’s Champion will be crowned, is played as a single-leg match on a weekend date.

Of the 27 clubs that will participate, 22 begin play in Round One and five receive a bye to the Round of 16. The qualification process for the clubs is divided per region (further details are available in the graphic below).

Furthermore, three regional cup competitions – Leagues Cup, Concacaf Central American Cup, and Concacaf Caribbean Cup, are played in the fall of each year and qualify clubs for the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Qualified Clubs

The complete list of qualified clubs is available here.

Official Draw

On December 10, Concacaf conducted the official draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. Results of the draw are available here.

Where to watch

Fans will be able to enjoy the competition through the Confederation's TV partner networks, a list of which is available here.

Qualification for FIFA Club World Cup

The winner of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup qualifies for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup as one of four representatives from the region. The Champions Cup winners from 2026, 2027, and 2028 will also participate in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.

Qualification for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup

The winner of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup also qualifies for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Comprised of the six FIFA confederation champions, the tournament will likely take place in December 2025 (TBA).

Champions

1962: Chivas (MEX)
1963: Racing Haitien (HAI)
1967: Alianza FC (SLV)
1968: Toluca (MEX)
1969: Cruz Azul (MEX)
1970: Cruz Azul (MEX)
1971: Cruz Azul (MEX)
1972: CD Olimpia (HON)
1973: SV Transvaal (SUR)
1974: Municipal (GUA)
1975: Atletico Espanol (MEX)
1976: Aguila (SLV)
1977: Club America (MEX)
1978: Comunicaciones (GUA), Defence Force (TRI), Leones Negros (MEX)
1979: FAS (SLV)
1980: Pumas (MEX)
1981: SV Transvaal (SUR)
1982: Pumas (MEX)
1983: Atlante (MEX)
1984: Violette AC (HAI)
1985: Defence Force (TRI)
1986: Alajuelense (CRC)
1987: Club America (MEX)
1988: CD Olimpia (HON)
1989: Pumas (MEX)
1990: Club America (MEX)
1991: Puebla (MEX)
1992: Club America (MEX)
1993: Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
1994: CS Cartagines (CRC)
1995: Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
1996: Cruz Azul (MEX)
1997: Cruz Azul (MEX)
1998: DC United (USA)
1999: Necaxa (MEX)
2000: Los Angeles Galaxy (USA)
2002: Club Pachuca (MEX)
2003: Toluca (MEX)
2004: LD Alajuelense (CRC)
2005: Deportivo Saprissa (CRC)
2006: Club America (MEX)
2007: Club Pachuca (MEX)
2008: Club Pachuca (MEX)
2008-09: Atlante (MEX)
2009-10: CF Pachuca (MEX)
2010-11: CF Monterrey (MEX)
2011-12: CF Monterrey (MEX)
2012-13: CF Monterrey (MEX)
2013-14: Cruz Azul (MEX)
2014-15: Club America (MEX)
2015-16: Club America (MEX)
2016-17: CF Pachuca (MEX)
2018: Chivas (MEX)
2019: Monterrey (MEX)
2020: Tigres UANL (MEX)
2021: CF Monterrey (MEX)
2022: Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
2023: Club Leon (MEX)
2024: CF Pachuca (MEX)

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Champions Cup contenders lead latest Concacaf Club Rankings
Published on 04 Feb 2025

MIAMI – The first Concacaf Club Rankings (CCR) update of the year features several of the Concacaf Champions Cup participants ahead of the tournament kickoff.

The Concacaf Club Rankings Index grades all clubs and leagues across the confederation. Teams gain points for results in official domestic league matches, regional cup matches, and Concacaf Champions Cup play.

Further details explaining the rankings and how clubs earn points can be found here: Concacaf launches new ranking system for region’s clubs and leagues.

Here are the top stories from the recent moves.

Columbus leads the Top 10 at the start of the 2025 Champions Cup

Columbus Crew (1,252), runners-up in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup and champions of the 2024 Leagues Cup, begins the year in first place in the latest CCR.

Defending Liga MX champion Club América (1,248) follows in second place as they strive to extend to its record seven CCC titles.

Tigres UANL (1,229) improved one spot to third, while the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners CF Pachuca (1,228) are fourth. CF Monterrey (1,222) completes the top five.

LAFC (1,222), Cruz Azul (1,222), Inter Miami CF (1,216), Deportivo Toluca (1,212), and Club León (1,205) round out the top ten.

Seven of Top 10 will fight for the Champions Cup title
Seven teams from the top ten are among the 27 participants in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

#1 Columbus Crew and #2 Club América are among the five champions that receive a bye to the Round of 16. #3 Tigres UANL and #5 CF Monterrey will kick off their campaigns as part of the first matchweek.

#7 Cruz Azul will feature in the tournament’s opening match at Real Hope FA. #8 Inter Miami CF will lead the second wave of matchups in Round One on February 18.

For kickoff times and additional match information click HERE.

Alajuelense on top of Central America after back-to-back CAC titles
Reigning and back-to-back Concacaf Central American Cup champion LD Alajuelense (1,150) leads all Central American sides at 43rd overall.

CS Herediano (1,143) is second and improved four places to 47th overall. Deportivo Saprissa (1,141) is next at 49th overall for an all-Costa Rica top three.

Two Honduran sides complete the top five in Central America, with CD Olimpia (1,138) at 50th and FC Motagua (1,115) at 53rd overall.

Five Guatemalan clubs round out the top ten with #54 CSD Municipal (1,112), #55 Antigua GFC (1,112), #57 CSD Xelajú MC (1,101), #58 Comunicaciones FC (1,093) and #59 CSD Cobán Imperial (1,091).

⁠⁠Cibao in top position of the Caribbean ahead of the Champions Cup

Dominican Republic side Cibao FC (1,060) leads all Caribbean clubs at 83rd overall ahead of participating in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Jamaican clubs Mount Pleasant FA (1,052) at 87th and defending Concacaf Caribbean Cup champion Cavalier FC (1,049) at 90th overall.

SV Robinhood (1,042) of Suriname follows at 99th, and Trinidad and Tobago side Defence Force FC (1,035) at 103rd, complete the top five.

Haiti side Real Hope FA (1,025) is 109th ahead of its Concacaf Champions Cup debut. Jamaican and Haitian clubs complete the Caribbean top ten one after another with #114 Arnett Gardens FC (1,020), #115 AS Capoise (1,019), #117 Portmore United FC (1,015), and #118 Cavaly (1,014).

Concacaf club rankings: https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/club/

Concacaf league rankings: https://www.concacaf.com/en/rankings/league/

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