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2022 CONCACAF W Championship

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2022 CONCACAF W Championship
Name2022 CONCACAF W Championship
CountryMexico
Dates4–18 July
ChampionUnited States
SecondCanada
ThirdJamaica
FourthCosta Rica
Matches16
Goals36
Attendance134,352
Top scorerUSA Alex Morgan, USA Mallory Swanson, (3 goals each)
PlayerUSA Alex Morgan
Prevseason2018
Nextseason2026

2022 CONCACAF W Championship was the eleventh edition of the premier international women's football competition organized by CONCACAF. Held in Mexico from 4 to 18 July, the tournament served as the confederation's qualification route for both the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics women's football tournament. The United States defeated Canada in the final to claim its ninth title, while Jamaica and Costa Rica also secured direct berths to the World Cup.

Background

The tournament was organized by CONCACAF and acted as the sole qualification event for the confederation's berths at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, it determined the two CONCACAF representatives for the women's football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The format represented a significant evolution from the previous 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship, integrating Olympic qualification. The event was originally scheduled for 2021 but was postponed due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualification

A total of eight teams competed in the final tournament. The six highest-ranked CONCACAF nations according to the FIFA Women's World Rankings as of August 2021—United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Panama—received direct entry. The final two spots were determined through a qualification tournament held in February 2022, which was contested by 30 lower-ranked member associations. Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago emerged victorious from their respective groups to complete the field.

Venues

All matches were played in two stadiums located in the Monterrey metropolitan area. The primary venue was the Estadio BBVA, home of C.F. Monterrey in Guadalupe, which hosted the final and several group stage matches. The secondary venue was the Estadio Universitario in San Nicolás de los Garza, the home ground of Tigres UANL. Both stadiums are modern facilities with significant capacities and had previously hosted matches during the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Squads

Each participating national association registered a final squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. Notable players included veterans like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe of the United States, Christine Sinclair of Canada, and Shirley Cruz of Costa Rica. The tournament also featured emerging stars such as Khadija Shaw of Jamaica and Melchie Dumornay of Haiti. Several players were based at top clubs in Europe's FA Women's Super League, Division 1 Féminine, and the National Women's Soccer League.

Group stage

The eight teams were drawn into two groups of four. Group A consisted of the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti. Group B featured Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage and, crucially, qualified directly for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The United States and Jamaica progressed from Group A, while Canada and Costa Rica advanced from Group B.

Knockout stage

The knockout stage comprised the semi-finals, a third-place match, and the final. In the semi-finals, the United States defeated Costa Rica 3–0, with goals from Mallory Swanson and Ashley Hatch. The other semi-final saw Canada edge past Jamaica 3–0, with Jessie Fleming scoring a penalty. The third-place match, which also served as a playoff for the final automatic CONCACAF berth to the 2024 Summer Olympics, was won by Jamaica 1–0 against Costa Rica, with a goal from Allyson Swaby.

Results

The final was held at the Estadio BBVA on 18 July. The United States triumphed over Canada with a 1–0 victory, courtesy of a first-half penalty converted by Alex Morgan. This victory secured the United States its ninth confederation title and the top seed from CONCACAF for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Canada, as runners-up, qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics alongside third-place Jamaica. The tournament's overall top scorers were Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson with three goals each.

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