Corinthians take the lead over North American sides after semi-final | OneFootball

Corinthians' 1-0 victory over Gotham FC from the United States, on the morning of last Wednesday (28), in the FIFA Champions Cup semifinal, marked more than just the qualification for the tournament's final. The result also gave the Brabas an advantage in the historical matchups against North American teams.

With this triumph, Corinthians now has four matches against North American opponents, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. Overall, the alvinegra team scored three goals and conceded two in these encounters.

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Corinthians' first encounter with a U.S. club took place in 2009, in a friendly match held at Parque Ecológico do Tietê, against Penn State Nittany Lions, a traditional university team affiliated with the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). The match ended in a goalless draw.

Years later, in July 2025, Corinthians faced North American teams again by participating in the Teal Rising Cup, a friendly tournament held in Kansas City, USA. In the semifinal, the Brabas faced the Chicago Stars at the CPKC Stadium in Kansas and won 1-0, with a goal from Letícia Teles.

In the final of the competition, the opponent was Kansas City Current, at the same stadium. The home team prevailed and won the title by defeating Corinthians 2-1. The goals for the North American team were scored by Michelle Cooper and Mary Long, while Gabi Zanotti scored for the alvinegro side.

With the victory over Gotham FC, Corinthians increased their positive record in direct confrontations against U.S. clubs and now turn their attention to a new international challenge. The team will face Arsenal from England in the FIFA Champions Cup final, scheduled for Sunday at 3 PM (Brasília time) at Emirates Stadium in London.

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