Atlas FC’s Under-17 youth squad claimed the 2026 International Youth Forces Tournament title in a penalty shootout against Seattle Sounders, while Club América Femenil prepares to host Atlas in Liga MX Femenil action on Sunday, September 20, 2026, amid an undefeated run.
The youth academy for Atlas FC secured a major international title during the Apertura 2026 tournament cycle. The club’s Under-17 squad captured the Torneo Internacional de Fuerzas Básicas 2026 after defeating the Seattle Sounders in a penalty shootout.
Following a 2-2 draw through regulation time, the tapatío side converted all five of their spot-kicks to seal a 5-4 victory from eleven meters. The triumph marks the first international trophy for the youth divisions under the current institutional partnership with Grupo PRODI.
How Atlas Claimed the International Youth Crown
The final match delivered an aggressive start from the rojinegro squad, who applied high pressure and quick transitions. That early momentum paid off in the 11th minute when Ángel Balam played a wall pass inside the box with tournament scoring leader Joaquín Jackson, who finished with his left foot to open the scoring at 1-0.
Seattle Sounders answered quickly when Landon Lucero equalized in the 15th minute. Early in the second half, at the 41st minute, Orlando Gutiérrez put the Zorros back ahead by finishing a cross in the opponent’s area to make it 2-1. The MLS side fought back once more, with Seattle finding an equalizer in the 67th minute to force the match into penalties at 2-2.
In the shootout, Atlas maintained a flawless conversion rate across five attempts to capture the trophy, alongside an individual scoring title secured by Joaquín Jackson.
Club América Femenil Enters Sunday Clash on a Seven-Game Win Streak
While the youth academy celebrates international silverware, the senior women’s side prepares for domestic competition. Club América Femenil enters Jornada 8 of the Apertura 2026 tournament maintaining a flawless record in the Liga Femenil BBVA. The azulcremas host Atlas on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Cancha Centenario No.5 within the team’s facilities.
The team sits atop Group B with 21 points, boasting 35 goals scored and only five conceded across seven matches. Their momentum was underlined by a dominant 5-2 victory over Tigres UANL Femenil, featuring goals from Jana Gutiérrez, Xcaret Pineda, Scarlett Camberos, Geyse Da Silva, and Nancy Antonio.
Atlas Académicas Face an Uphill Battle at Cancha Centenario
The senior women’s squad of Atlas arrives in Mexico City holding the fifth position in Group A with nine points. In their most recent outing, the Académicas secured a 1-0 victory over Atlante Femenil thanks to a goal by Aitana Martínez.
Historical matchups reveal a shift in momentum between the two institutions. During their first six encounters, Atlas remained undefeated against América with two wins and four draws. Since then, América has taken control of the fixture by securing seven consecutive victories.
Kickoff for Sunday’s fixture is scheduled for 15:45 hours Central Time, with live broadcasts available via the Liga Femenil BBVA YouTube channel and streaming on ViX.
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