Club América Lifts CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup in Thrilling Final
The night sky over Mexico City was lit by fireworks as Club América and the Washington Spirit faced off in the CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup final, a clash that promised fireworks and delivered them in spades.
América struck first, with Aylín Aviléz opening the scoring in the 22nd minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy as the team took an early lead.
The Spirit answered swiftly, as Sofia Cantore unleashed a stunning strike from 35 yards out to level the match, but just 35 seconds into the second half, Rosemonde Kouassi pounced to restore the lead for Washington.
Geyse, the Brazilian forward, then added her name to the scoresheet, first with a clinical finish in the 61st minute to bring the game level at 3‑3, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Player of the Match: Scarlett Camberos
Scarlett Camberos was named the best player of the final after delivering a goal and two assists, and she capped the performance with a decisive strike in stoppage time that sealed a 5‑3 victory.
Earlier, Irene Guerrero had put América back in front in the 79th minute, but Camberos' late heroics ensured the trophy would travel north of the capital.
The match also featured a third‑place playoff where Gotham FC fell 3‑0 to Pachuca, a result that underscored the competitiveness of the tournament.
With the championship secured, América's squad looks ahead to the next phase of continental competition, while the Spirit will regroup for upcoming fixtures in the NWSL season.