Liga MX Femenil’s CONCACAF Breakthrough: How Mexico Is Shifting the Balance of Women’s Club Soccer

Liga MX Femenil’s CONCACAF Breakthrough: How Mexico Is Shifting the Balance of Women’s Club Soccer

From The Women's Soccer Podcast by Liam Greco

May 24, 2026 · 37 min · Season 5 · Episode 188

About this episode

This episode discusses Club América's success in the Concacaf W Champions Cup and its implications for women's soccer in North America.

In this episode, LDG discusses Club América’s dominant Concacaf W Champions Cup run, which sparked a much larger conversation about the future of women’s soccer in North America. After emphatic wins over Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, LDG debates whether Liga MX Femenil has closed the gap on the NWSL faster than many expected, what these results reveal tactically and structurally, and why growing competition between leagues may ultimately strengthen the global women’s game. LDG breaks down Club América’s tactical approach, the role of investment and club infrastructure, whether parity helps or hurts the NWSL internationally, the importance of atmosphere and fan culture, and what this rivalry could mean for the future of women’s club soccer. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@ thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social) . In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

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Organizations: Club América, Concacaf W Champions Cup, Gotham FC, Washington Spirit, Liga MX Femenil, NWSL

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