The Concacaf W Champions Cup returns on Wednesday, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC facing a formidable task as they travel to Panama to take on Santa Fe FC at Estadio Universitario.
The Whitecaps' women's team earned their spot in the Group Stage with a historic 1-0 victory over eight-time Salvadorian champions Alianza Women FC in the Preliminary Round, thanks to a penalty kick goal from 17-year-old Emily Wong.
On the other hand, Santa Fe began their Concacaf W Champions Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 loss to NWSL's San Diego Wave FC in Panama on August 20.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Santa Fe vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick-off time
| Date: | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Universitario F.C. |
The game will take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET or 5:00 pm PT, at Estadio Universitario F.C., in Coclé Province, Panama.
How to watch Santa Fe vs Vancouver Whitecaps online - TV channels & live streams
The CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup game between Santa Fe and Vancouver Whitecaps will be available to watch and stream live on Concacaf YouTube and Concacaf Go.
How to watch with a VPN
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Santa Fe vs Vancouver Whitecaps Team news & squads
Santa Fe team news
Santa Fe FC are the reigning champions of Panama's professional women's league. In July, they clinched the Central American title by securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Alianza FC in the Copa Interclubes Femenina UNCAF 2024. This means the Caps are well aware they’ll be facing another formidable opponent.
As one of the primary attacking threats for Santa Fe, Karla Rivas' pace and finishing ability will be critical for Santa Fe to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Another forward to keep an eye on, Alison Onodera has the potential to break through defenses with his agility and skill.
Santa Fe predicted XI: Bailey; Jurado, Murillo, Delgado, Hernandez; Gonzalez, Lee, Largo; Rivas, Onodera, Marquez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bailey, Canto, López |
| Defenders: | Pinzón, Delgado, Madrid, Jurado, Murillo, Hernández, Tejera, Serna |
| Midfielders: | Gonzalez, Lee, Rojas, Largo, Magallón, Guevara |
| Forwards: | Onodera, Rivas, Santos Pinzon, Márquez, Vallejos, Tejada |
Vancouver Whitecaps team news
Seventeen-year-old Coquitlam, BC native Emily Wong made history by scoring the inaugural goal in the Concacaf W Champions Cup. Of the 22 players on the roster, a remarkable 16 were teenagers.
Katie Collar's youthful squad then encountered a tough test against one of the region's top professional teams, ultimately falling to Club América Femenil.
Now, they are set to challenge another skilled opponent, pushing their limits once more.
Vancouver Whitecaps predicted XI: Mcaslan; Wong, Archibald, Mayson; Gray, Martin, Patik, Mutipula; Ziff, Taylor, Filippo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sandulak, Beckett, Mcaslan, Venier |
| Defenders: | Archibald, Reed, Wong, Reimer, Mayson |
| Midfielders: | Hernandez Gray, Mutipula, Hunter, Patik |
| Forwards: | Ziff, De Filippo, Perrault, Longhurst, Martin, Mitchell, Taylor, Bains, Guterres, Anderson, Johnson |
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first clash between these two sides in all competitions.