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

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Podcast: [The Women's Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593)
Published: 2026-05-24T16:48:27+00:00
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## Resource

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 all 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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