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Club América Femenil Thrashes Gotham 4-1, Camberos Hat-Trick

5/22/2026

Summary

América Crush Gotham

Club América Femenil defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC 4-1 in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca on May 21, 2026.
Scarlett Camberos scored a hat-trick, assisted by former Gotham forward Geyse, to give América leads in the 21st and 57th minutes.
Semifinals and final will air in the United States on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and ESPN Deportes, with additional coverage on One Soccer in Canada.

Summary

Villacampa Preps Semis

Coach Ángel Villacampa said the squad must recover and be ready within 48 hours after the league title, with staff working nonstop to ensure semifinal readiness.
Owner Emilio Azcárraga treats the Concacaf W Champions Cup as an obsession, urging the club to match the NWSL and be first to display the new trophy in Coapa.
Midfielder Irene Guerrero, newly signed, is seen as key to turning domestic triumph into regional success.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, drew 90,185 fans and propelled U.S. women's soccer globally. U.S. Soccer reported a $30 million television revenue surge, while star forward Brandi Chastain’s iconic celebration boosted merchandise sales by 25 %. Club América Femenil’s 2026 Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal, coached by Ángel Villacampa and backed by owner Emilio Azcárraga, mirrors that push to elevate regional women’s club prestige. If América repeats the 1999 momentum, the tournament could attract multinational broadcasters, increase sponsorship by over $10 million, and reshape CONCACAF’s club hierarchy.

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América Crush Gotham

Club América Femenil defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC 4-1 in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal at Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca on May 21, 2026.
Scarlett Camberos scored a hat-trick, assisted by former Gotham forward Geyse, to give América leads in the 21st and 57th minutes.
Semifinals and final will air in the United States on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and ESPN Deportes, with additional coverage on One Soccer in Canada.

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