PANAMA CITY, Panama (November 14, 2012) – FIFA World Cup and European champion Spain visited Panama in an historic match Wednesday before an enthusiastic crowd at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium. Panama’s First Lady, Honourable Marta Linares de Martinelli, presented the V Centenario Cup to the Spanish National Team that defeated Panama 5-1 in the friendly match. The emblematic trophy was […]

November 13, 2012 – Source CONCACAF – The schedule for the fourth and final round of the CONCACAF Qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ was determined Wednesday evening through a random drawing performed in Miami by FIFA Head of World Cup and Olympic Qualifying, Gordon Savic. As a result of the draw, the first round of matches in […]

NEW YORK (Friday, October 19, 2012) – Following a meeting today of the Member Associations participating in the Final Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced they have reached an agreement on the establishment of a final schedule for the hexagonal round of the qualifying games. After long discussions among […]

CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb attends England/San Marino World Cup Qualifier NEW YORK (Friday, October 12, 2012) – Given his extended stay in London, FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb has gladly accepted the English FA’s invitation to attend the England vs. San Marino World Cup qualifier tonight at Wembley Stadium as a guest. President Webb has prolonged his stay […]

NEW YORK (Monday, October 8, 2012) – The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that Mexican-born Jurgen Mainka has been appointed to the role of Director of Communications and Marketing, effective November 1st. As former Vice President of Communications and Community Relations for the New York Red Bulls, Mainka brings more than 13 years of professional […]

NEW YORK (Thursday, October 4, 2012) – CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) announced today it has reinstated its working relationship with the English Football Association (The FA) through a Development Partnership created to advance education and football trainings in the Confederation. As the first initiative between CONCACAF and the FA since this new agreement, the Confederation will […]

New Office to Build on Tournament’s Success, Elevate Global Brand of Gold Cup Committee Members Represent Diverse Range of CONCACAF Member Countries   NEW YORK (Friday, September 21, 2012) – CONCACAF (The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) announced today the creation of the first ever Gold Cup Organizing Committee, which will work to elevate the tournament and amplify […]

  Source: CONCACAF KINGSTON, Jamaica – Twenty-five teams will vie for the biennial Caribbean Cup title and four berths in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, starting September 5 with a doubleheader in Martinique. Montserrat will face Suriname before Martinique plays the British Virgin Islands in Stade En Camee in Riviere-Pilote in Group 3, with subsequent matches on September 7 and September […]

Historic Milestone Reached Thursday in LA Galaxy-Isidro Metapan Game Off Beckham Corner Kick Fresh Off Unprecedented Three Medals in Olympics, Region Continues to Make History NEW YORK (Friday, August 24, 2012) – The 1,000th goal in Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Champions League history was scored Thursday, when David Beckham netted directly off a corner kick […]

NEW YORK (Tuesday, August 14, 2012) — The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)  announced today that it has signed a four-year agreement with FOX Soccer to broadcast the CONCACAF Gold Cup and CONCACAF Champions League. The deal starts with the current Champions League season, continuing through the 2015-2016 edition.  It also covers the 2013 and […]