CONCACAF Champions League U13
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| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Region | Central America, North America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Related competitions | CONCACAF Champions League |
| Current champions |
 C.D. Santa Ana(1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) |
C.D. Santa Ana(1 title) |
The CONCACAF Champions League U13[1][2] is an annual youth continental club football competition organized by CONCACAF. The goal of the competition is to develop the sport and talent of football within the CONCACAF region, which includes North and Central America, and the Caribbean. CONCACAF invites national football associations to select their best club teams to represent the country at a continental level. The under-13 tournament is youngest age group ever to compete in an official CONCACAF event.[3] It is officially known as Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions Leagues U13 for sponsorship reasons.[4][5]
The inaugural tournament was held in Mexico City, Mexico, August 4–8, 2015, with the team representing Club Toluca winning the competition.[6]
History
The competition was initially created in 2015 and brought together 8 U-13 football clubs from 7 different countries across the CONCACAF region for a chance to compete in a professional-level, international CONCACAF sanctioned development tournament. The first competition took place from August 4, 2015 to August 8, 2015 and was held in the Cruz Azul Acoxpa Academy Training Facility. The competition was a great experience for everyone involved and as a result, is still being executed on a yearly basis. The 2016 competition kicked-off on July 23 with 16 club teams[7] from 10 countries throughout North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The tournament took place from July 23–30, 2016 at the Universidad Intercontinental[8][9] in Mexico City.
The 2017 edition of the initiative starts the 5th of August in Toluca, Mexico at La Nueva Casa de Fútbol de la FMF[10] and ends the 12th.
Tournament Format
Sixteen club teams from the Caribbean, Central America and North America are divided into four groups of four teams. The tournament follows a round-robin format which guarantees each team three group games. The top two teams of each group advance to the quarterfinals which are then followed by the semifinals, third-place match and final match. The 2017 edition of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Under-13 Tournament includes a Shield Tournament for those teams that have been eliminated during the group stage. The Shield Tournament is played in a round robin format and the winning team is awarded a first-place trophy.
Awards
The awards ceremony is staged on the field at the end of the final match. This opportunity gives teams and fans the feel of a professional tournament. There are several awards and prizes awarded to not on the winning team but as well as individual performance. There are 4 main types of individual awards which include the Golden Boot, the Golden Ball, the Golden Glove, and the most valuable player. The Golden Boot award goes to the top goal scorer of the tournament. The Golden Ball is presented to the outstanding player of the tournament. The Golden Glove is awarded to the most outstanding goalkeeper and the Most Valuable Player award is given to the player who demonstrates top performance among all players in the tournament.
| Year | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Aguilas de la UAS (MEX) | Chalatenango (SLV) | Club Toluca (MEX) |
| 2016 | LD Alajuelense (CRC) | Comunicaciones FC (GUA) | CD Santa Ana (SLV) |
2016 Champions - CD Santa Ana (SLV)
2015 Teams
Group A
- Club Toluca (MEX)
- Club Deportivo Chalatenango (SLV)
- Club Sport Herediano (CRC)
- Chepo Fútbol Club (PAN)
Group B
2016 Teams
Group A
- Buhos de Hermosillo FC (MEX)
- San Juan Jabloteh FC (TRI)
- Harbour View FC (JAM)
- Real Esteli FC (NCA)
Group B
- Comunicaciones FC (GUA)
- L.D. Alajuelense (CRC)
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN)
- Menor Tijuana (MEX)
Group C
- Pungarabato Guerrero (MEX)
- Sporting Kansas City (USA)
- Chorrillo FC (PAN)
- C.D. Santa Ana (SLV)
Group D
- Instituto Cedrus (MEX)
- ADFA Ahuachapan (SLV)
- C.S. Herediano (CRC)
- Montreal Impact (CAN)
2017 Teams
Group A
- LM Boca del Rio (MEX)
- Honduras Club (HON)
- Portmore Utd. (JAM)
- Plaza Amador (PAN)
Group B
- Cantera Norte (MEX)
- C.D. Santa Ana (SLV)
- Toronto FC (CAN)
- Real Esteli (NIC)
Group C
- Pioneros Cancún (MEX)
- T&T Club (T&T)
- L.D. Alajuelense (CR)
- San Salvador FC (SLV)
Group D
- Fuerza Naranja (MEX)
- C.S. Herediano (CR)
- Chicago Fire (USA)
- Vancouver Whitecaps (CAN)
2015 Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Won | Lost | Draw | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Toluca (Mex) | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2 | Chalatenango (SLV) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| 3 | Herediano (CRC) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
| 4 | Chepo FC (PAN) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Won | Lost | Draw | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monntreal Impact (CAN) | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Aguilas De la UAS (MEX) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 3 |
Harbour View FC (JAM) |
3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | DC United (USA) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | -7 |
2016 Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Won | Lost | Draw | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Toluca (Mex) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | Chalatenango (SLV) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| 3 | Herediano (CRC) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
| 4 | Chepo FC (PAN) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -8 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Won | Lost | Draw | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montreal Impact (CAN) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2 | Aguilas De la UAS (MEX) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 3 |
Harbour View FC (JAM) |
3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | DC United (USA) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | -7 |
2016 Teams and Bracket
Group Stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Búhos de Hermosillo FC (Mex) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | San Juan Jabloteh (TRI) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Harbour View FC (JAM) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
| 4 | Real Esteli FC (NCA) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 |
Source: CONCACAF
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comunicaciones FC (GUA) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | L.D Alajuelense (TRI) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Menor Tijuana (MEX) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 |
Source: CONCACAF
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C.D Santa Ana (SLV) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Sporting Kansas City (USA) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Pungarabato Guerrero (MEX) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Chorrillo FC (PAN) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
Source: CONCACAF
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C.S Herediano (CRC) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | Montreal Impact (CAN) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Instituto Cedrus (MEX) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | ADFA Ahuachapan (SLV) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
Source: CONCACAF
2017 Bracket (To be updated)
Group Stage
Group A
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Source: CONCACAF
Group B
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Source: CONCACAF
Group C
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Source: CONCACAF
Group D
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References
- ↑ "Scotiabank patrocinador del torneo Champions League Under 13". www.scotiabank.com.mx. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- ↑ "Scotiabank FútbolClub -Programa de patrocinio de fútbol en México". www.scotiabank.com.mx. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- ↑ "Youth Teams to Compete at First-Ever U-13 Champions League". CONCACAF. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ "Scotiabank se Convierte en el Primer Socio Oficial de CONCACAF". CONCACAF. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ "Scotiabank sideswiped by FIFA corruption scandal". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ "Youth Teams to Compete at First-Ever U-13 Champions League". CONCACAF. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ "Scotiabank patrocinador del torneo Champions League Under 13". www.scotiabank.com.mx. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- ↑ "Universidad Intercontinental 40 años formando jóvenes". UIC Universidad Intercontinental (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ↑ "Scotiabank CONCACAF Under-13 Champions League opens Saturday". CONCACAF. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ↑ FMF. "Federación Mexicana de Fútbol". www.femexfut.org.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ↑ "Impact U13 team made it to concacaf quarterfinals".
- ↑ "Harbour View drawn in Group A in Scotiabank CONCACAF U13 Champions League - IrieFm". IrieFm. 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
External links
http://www.scotiabank.com.mx/es-mx/u-13/default.aspx
http://amateur.femexfut.org.mx/#/