Sat May 24 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Tigres UANL and Portland Thorns Set for Concacaf W Champions Cup Showdown

**San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico** – Two powerhouses of women’s soccer are set to clash tonight at Estadio Universitario as Liga MX Femenil champions Tigres UANL host the NWSL’s Portland Thorns in a highly anticipated Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal. The match pits the team with the most Mexican league titles (Tigres, with six) against the team with the most NWSL championships (Portland, with three), promising a fierce battle for a spot in the final.

Tigres, boasting a prolific attack that has amassed 18 goals in just four tournament matches, will look to leading scorer Ana Dias to lead the charge. Dias, who previously played for the Thorns in 2024, will be eager to prove her mettle against her former team. Stephany Mayor will also be a key threat for the Mexican side. Tigres enters the match with a strong record in the tournament, including three wins and a draw – a high-scoring 4-4 affair against fellow semifinalist Gotham FC.

The Portland Thorns, currently fourth in the NWSL standings, are riding a five-game unbeaten streak in league play, most recently thrashing Houston 4-1. Despite the departure of Concacaf breakout star Izzy D’Aquila, the Thorns possess a wealth of talent, including USWNT midfielder and captain Sam Coffey and Canadian national team captain Jessie Fleming. Young centerback Jayden Perry, recently signed to a contract extension through 2028, has also been a key contributor. The Thorns will also rely on the solid goalkeeping of Bella Bixby, who has conceded just two goals in her last four starts.

The winner of this match will face the winner of the earlier semifinal between Gotham FC and Club América, also being played at Estadio Universitario, for the coveted Concacaf W Champions Cup title. The stage is set for a thrilling night of women’s soccer as these two giants vie for supremacy.

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