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

MIAMI – With the start of the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup just days away, let’s take a look at the journey of the 20 participants that secured a spot in the regional tournament.

Group C for this upcoming 2025 edition will feature Deportivo Saprissa, FC Motagua, CS Cartaginés, CA Independiente and Verdes FC.

Deportivo Saprissa

Deportivo Saprissa qualified for a third consecutive edition of the competition as the second-best team in the cumulative standings throughout the 2024-25 season in the Costa Rican First Division.

The Purple club will be in the hunt for a first CCAC title after reaching the semifinals the past two editions. In 2024, Saprissa began the campaign by topping Group B with 10 points and a 3-0-1 record, prior to falling against Antigua GFC in quarterfinals.

FC Motagua

FC Motagua returns for a third consecutive CCAC after booking its place by claiming Honduran First Division Torneo Apertura 2024 champions honors.

Motagua’s best finish in the tournament saw the team reach the quarterfinals both in 2023 and 2024. Last year, the Ciclón Azul finished second in Group A with a 2-1-1 record for a total seven points to advance to the knockout stages, before falling on away goals to CS Herediano in the quarterfinals.

CS Cartaginés

CS Cartaginés are one of four Costa Rican representatives in the competition, qualifying by securing the third-best record in the cumulative standings throughout the 2024-25 season in Costa Rica’s First Division.

Los Azules return to the competition two years later for a second participation after advancing to the knockout stages in the team’s debut campaign. In 2023, Cartaginés finished second in Group A with a 2-2-1 record and seven points, before falling to fellow Costa Ricans LD Alajuelense in quarterfinals.

CA Independiente

CA Independiente qualified for a second straight season after winning the Panamanian First Division Torneo Clausura 2024 title. CAI will strive to advance past the group stage after finishing third in Group C with four points and a 1-0-3 record in its only previous appearance in the tournament.

Verdes FC

Belize Premier League 2024-25 champions Verdes FC will be the sole representative from the nation in the 2025 CCAC. It will be the club’s second appearance in the tournament after competing in the group stage in the 2023 edition.