Crowning the best in the region: Concacaf W Champions Cup explained

On Full Time this week, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to unpack the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the North and Central American and Caribbean women's club soccer tournament returns for its second edition this week. To learn more about why the tournament was created and how it intends to evolve, the podcast also features an interview with Concacaf general secretary Philippe Moggio.

How important is increasing the prize money and revenue? How are teams and federations managing player load? What role does it play in growing the women’s club game in the region? Are some leaguess and clubs ready to play an elite soccer environment? What does it mean to win a new competition that is yet to establish its history?

Articles referenced on the show:

The NWSL is back, six days after the Euros final. Are players getting enough rest?

Orlando Pride finalizing world-record transfer for Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle

Gotham FC wins inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup, 1-0 over Tigres UANL

W Champions Cup: CONCACAF to launch tournament that offers route to Club World Cup

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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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