Gotham FC topples UANL Tigres to win first CONCACAF W Champions Cup
Share this @internewscast.com

MONTERREY, México — Spain’s Esther Gonzalez netted a late goal to clinch a 1-0 victory for Gotham FC over UANL Tigres on Saturday, securing the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup title.

The 32-year-old striker Gonzalez secured the landmark win with a goal in the 82nd minute for the NWSL team.

Earlier in the day, Pietra Tordin, Payton Linnehan, and Olivia Moultrie each found the back of the net, leading the Portland Thorns to a 3-0 triumph against Club America for third place in the competition.


Gotham FC players celebrate after their 1-0 win over UANL Tigres on May 24, 2025 to win the first edition of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.
Gotham FC players celebrate after their 1-0 win over UANL Tigres on May 24, 2025 to win the first edition of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. AP

Tordin opened the scoring just before half-time, Linnehan added a second in the 52nd and Moultrie sealed the win in the 81st.

Gotham FC reached the final after a 3-1 win over Club America on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tigres overcame the Portland Thorns with a 2-0 victory in their semifinal matchup, following their exit in the Mexican Clausura quarterfinals.

The W Champions Cup is the region’s annual women’s club championship and will serve as the qualification event for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, which launches next year.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Plane involved in deadly crash in Maine spent too much time on the runway after deicing, preliminary NTSB report says

NTSB Preliminary Report Indicates Prolonged Runway Time Post-Deicing in Fatal Maine Plane Crash

PORTLAND, Maine — A private jet crash that claimed the lives of…
Gavin Newsom schmoozes Dem heavyweights at Jesse Jackson memorial

Gavin Newsom Connects with Top Democrats at Jesse Jackson Memorial Event

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to transform a solemn occasion into a…
Casting nominee reacts to Oscars' first new category in 25 years

Oscars Unveil Groundbreaking New Category: Casting Nominee Shares Exclusive Reaction

As the Oscars ceremony unfolds this March 15, audiences will be greeted…
AOC, Omar and other ‘Squad’ reps among the 53 House Dems that voted against reaffirming Iran as a terror sponsor

AOC, Omar, and Fellow ‘Squad’ Members Join 53 House Democrats in Opposing Resolution to Reaffirm Iran as a Terror Sponsor

This week, a notable division emerged among House Democrats as Representatives Alexandria…
'Tax the Middle-Class?' Mamdani’s DSA pals want to up NYC taxes for more than the ultra-rich

NYC Tax Proposal: DSA Pushes for Middle-Class Inclusion in Tax Reforms

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have long championed their “Tax the…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama use Jesse Jackson funeral to unload on Trump

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama Address Trump Criticisms During Eulogy at Jesse Jackson’s Funeral

While President Trump was absent from the high-profile memorial service for the…
Drone strike torches oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran's blockade halts global shipping

Drone Attack Ignites Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Global Shipping Routes

A commercial oil tanker erupted in flames in the Strait of Hormuz…
Israel pounds Beirut in expansion of war; Iran says countries have begun mediation efforts

Israel Intensifies Assault on Beirut as Iran Initiates Mediation Amid War Escalation

BEIRUT/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM — On Friday, Israel dramatically intensified its military operations by launching…
Pentagon IDs 4 American troops killed in Kuwait

President Trump to Honor Fallen Soldiers with Families at Emotional Middle East Repatriation Ceremony

WASHINGTON — On Saturday, President Donald Trump is set to join mourning…
Deadly unprovoked shark attacks rise 125% globally in 2025: study

Global Shark Attacks Surge by 125% in 2025: New Study Reveals Alarming Trend

In 2025, the peril posed by shark attacks escalated significantly, with a…
At least 6 killed from destructive tornadoes as severe weather outbreak devastates America's Heartland

Destructive Tornadoes Claim Lives and Wreak Havoc Across America’s Heartland

A violent weather system wreaked havoc across the Plains and Midwest on…
DSA calls for 'ending US empire,' mourns Iranian ayatollah's 'extrajudicial'

DSA Advocates for US Imperialism’s End While Criticizing Treatment of Iranian Ayatollah

This week, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), including members aligned with…