Panamanian powerhouse Santa Fe FC are looking to bounce back after a tough start 2024/25 Concacaf W Champions Cup against the Portland Thorns. After making history by winning the Apertura 2024 in the Liga de Fútbol Femenino in Panama, Santa Fe FC is ready to keep adding to its legacy with the help of key players like goalkeeper Yenith Bailey, who was the Golden Glove winner at the 2018 Concacaf W Championship.
Santa Fe FC made their historic debut in the 2024/25 Concacaf W Champions Cup with a tough loss against the reigning NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave FC in Panama City. San Diego Wave took an early lead with a goal from María Sánchez in the 2nd minute after a defensive mistake, and Kristen McNabb sealed the 2-0 victory for the California side in the 64th minute.
The Panamanian club was unable to rebound in their second match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Despite a late penalty goal from María Murillo in the 85th minute, Santa Fe couldn’t equalize and fell 2-1 to the Canadian side.
Santa Fe FC’s third match in Concacaf W Champions Cup Group B brought another tough result, as they faced Club América Femenil in Mexico City. Santa Fe fell 5-0, with América’s Kiana Palacios scoring twice. Despite the scoreline, Santa Fe continues to fight for pride and with one more group-stage match remaining against the Portland Thorns at Providence Park on October 1. Tickets are available at thorns.com/tickets
Panamanian powerhouse Santa Fe FC are looking to bounce back after a tough start 2024/25 Concacaf W Champions Cup against the Portland Thorns. After making history by winning the Apertura 2024 in the Liga de Fútbol Femenino in Panama, Santa Fe FC is ready to keep adding to its legacy with the help of key players like goalkeeper Yenith Bailey, who was the Golden Glove winner at the 2018 Concacaf W Championship.
Santa Fe FC made their historic debut in the 2024/25 Concacaf W Champions Cup with a tough loss against the reigning NWSL Shield winners San Diego Wave FC in Panama City. San Diego Wave took an early lead with a goal from María Sánchez in the 2nd minute after a defensive mistake, and Kristen McNabb sealed the 2-0 victory for the California side in the 64th minute.
The Panamanian club was unable to rebound in their second match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Despite a late penalty goal from María Murillo in the 85th minute, Santa Fe couldn’t equalize and fell 2-1 to the Canadian side.
Santa Fe FC’s third match in Concacaf W Champions Cup Group B brought another tough result, as they faced Club América Femenil in Mexico City. Santa Fe fell 5-0, with América’s Kiana Palacios scoring twice. Despite the scoreline, Santa Fe continues to fight for pride and with one more group-stage match remaining against the Portland Thorns at Providence Park on October 1. Tickets are available at thorns.com/tickets
