Pachuca Femenil takes the Champion of Champions title after beating Rayadas 1-0 in San Antonio

The Pachuca Femenil team defeated Rayadas de Monterrey by the narrowest margin and claimed the 2025 Champion of Champions title of the Liga MX Femenil , in a match played on the night of Wednesday, July 16 at Toyota Field.

In a close match, with few clear chances in front of goal, the goal that decided the match came in the 53rd minute. Nina Nicosia , forward for the Tuzas , took advantage of a play into space to leave defenders Tanna Sánchez and Valeria del Campo behind and define with precision in front of the Monterrey goal.

During the first 45 minutes, both teams prioritized their defensive order. The game was played mostly in midfield, with divided possession and no real danger in the penalty areas. The intensity was constant, but their attacks lacked decisiveness.

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In the second half, Pachuca showed improved connection between the lines and greater solidity in their recovery. This improvement translated into the goal that would ultimately determine the outcome of the match. After taking the lead, Óscar Torres 's team retreated in an orderly fashion and hindered the Monterrey team's advances.

Rayadas , under the coaching of Amelia Valverde , looked to react in the final stretch. However, the Hidalgo defense held firm, and when necessary, goalkeeper Pamela Tajonar stepped up with timely interventions to preserve the lead.

Despite having more possession in the closing stages of the match, Monterrey failed to generate any clear chances to level the score.

With this victory, Pachuca adds another milestone to its list of achievements after securing the 2025 Clausura title. The Champion of Champions trophy confirms the strong form of the Hidalgo team, which has maintained an upward trend over the past year in the Liga MX Femenil.

The match, held on U.S. soil, brought together a significant number of fans, also consolidating the growth of Mexican women's soccer beyond its borders.