PayPal Park is the beating heart of Bay Area soccer. Since its inauguration in 2015, PayPal Park in San Jose has emerged as a central hub for soccer in the Bay Area, hosting both Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Bay FC. The stadium is located on the Airport West site next to San Jose International Airport.
Home to MLS side the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League, the 22,039-capacity Shell Energy (formerly the BBVA Compass Stadium) was built as a soccer-specific stadium but has been used for lacrosse, rugby, and concerts.
The United States is a powerhouse in Gold Cup history. Since the tournament’s inception in 1991, the US has participated in every edition, always serving as host or co-host.
Trinidad and Tobago, have been one of the Caribbean’s most accomplished football nations, with a solid but unspectacular Gold Cup history.
2025 will be Suriname’s second appearance at the Gold Cup having made their debut in in 2021 where they failed to get out of the group stage.
El Salvador has a long history in the Gold Cup, regularly participating but never advancing past the quarterfinals. As of 2023, they have appeared in at 12 Gold Cups, with their first appearance in 1996.
Panama have established themselves as Central America’s leading nation, a mantle they have wrestled off Costa Rica. In 2023 they lost in the final of the Gold Cup to Mexico and in March they lost in the final of the Nations League, also to Mexico.
The current defending champions with a record eight Gold Cup titles, El Tri open the defence of their title against Dominican Republic at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles. Their expectations and that of their fans is nothing less than a ninth title.
Saudi Arabia participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a guest once before, in 1998, finishing in third place. They are set to participate as a guest team in the 2025 and 2027 tournaments following an invitation in December 2024, shortly after Saudi Arabia was selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Jamaica have been a steady force in the Gold Cup, making 13 appearances as of 2023 and having twice reached the final. But too often they haven’t fulfilled their billing and the promise of their Premier League stars.
Honduras has a long and notable history in the Gold Cup. They have participated in the tournament 16 times as of 2023, missing only the 2002 edition.
Haiti enters the Gold Cup as one of the region’s most storied and resilient teams. The nation boasts a proud history, having won the tournament as hosts in 1973 and finishing as runners-up in 1971 and 1977.
Guatemala have been a determined and resilient competitor in the Gold Cup, making 11 appearances as of 2023. Their best tournament finish came in 1996, when they reached the semi-finals and finished fourth.
Guadeloupe, known as ‘Les Gwada Boys’, have become a spirited and unpredictable presence in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, qualifying five times: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2021, and 2023. Their most memorable run came in 2007, when they stunned the region by reaching the semi-finals, defeating Canada and Honduras before narrowly falling 1-0 to Mexico to finish fourth.
The Dominican Republic have made history by qualifying for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for the first time. This is a landmark achievement for the men’s national team, as it is the first major tournament in their football history.