Road to 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup: Group A | OneFootball

MIAMI - As the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup nears its start, it’s time to review the journey of the 20 participants that secured a spot in the regional tournament.

To start things off, let’s take a look at Group A for the third edition of the CCAC, which features defending champions LD Alajuelense, 2024 semifinalists Antigua GFC, CD Plaza Amador, Alianza FC and Managua FC.

LD Alajuelense

The winners of the first two editions of the Central American Cup will kick off the title defense after qualifying as one of the top performers in the Costa Rican First Division’s Torneo de Clausura 2025.

Last year, Alajuelense won its second consecutive Central American Cup title with an impressive undefeated record, registering seven wins and three draws enroute to lifting the cup. The back-to-back champions also had the most points (24) and most goals (18) throughout the campaign. In addition, La Liga remain unbeaten across the initial two editions of the competition, boasting 14 wins and six draws.

Forward Diego Campos will aim to replicate his form from last campaign that earned him 2024 CCAC Best Player Award, presented by Scotiabank and Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco. Campos was decisive throughout the campaign, totaling seven goal contributions with six goals and an assist.

Antigua GFC

Antigua GFC will make a second appearance at a CCAC after securing its berth in the 2025 edition by being crowned Guatemalan First Division Torneo Clausura 2025 champions.

In 2024, Antigua had a memorable debut campaign in the tournament with a run to the semifinals. The team first placed second in Group C undefeated with a 2-2-0 record. Los Panzas Verdes then defeated Deportivo Saprissa 3-nil on aggregate in the quarterfinals, before narrowly falling 1-nil on aggregate to Alajuelense in semifinals.

CD Plaza Amador

CD Plaza Amador qualified for its first-ever CCAC after clinching the Panamanian First Division Torneo Apertura 2025 title. The Panamanians are just one of two clubs that will be playing its debut campaign in the competition this upcoming edition.

Alianza FC

Salvadorian club Alianza FC is set for a second appearance in the Central American Cup, securing its spot by winning the Torneo Clausura 2025 title to claim its 18th El Salvador First Division trophy. Last year, Alianza finished third in Group B with three points and a 1-0-3 record.

Managua FC

The club from Nicaragua’s capital is gearing up for a second participation at a CCAC after clinching the Nicaraguan First Division Torneo Clausura 2025 title. In 2024, Managua finished fourth in Group D with four points and a 1-1-2 record.