The UNAM Pumas have not claimed the main Concacaf title in more than thirty years, a drought that has stubbornly lingered through the decades.
The feline team has long watched the tides from the coast, and their last observed run to the summit came during the 2022 Concachampions final where they faced the Seattle Sounders. The final leg intensified the pressure, yet the Sounders maintained composure and extended the trophy chase by securing a third match victory in the series to seal the title.
In the first leg of the series, the Pumas looked poised for a significant advantage after a dazzling double by Juan Ignacio Dinenno. The early momentum suggested a favorable outcome for UNAM, but the response from the American side arrived quickly. The match ended with a tie, and in the second encounter Seattle carried the day with a decisive 3-0 win, reversing the first leg’s promise and tilting the balance in their favor.
For Pumas, the title drought stretches beyond a single season. The club has now spent more than a decade without lifting a domestic or international trophy, a period marked by three finals lost and a persistent sense of near-miss at the highest levels of competition.
GOAL provides a concise recount of Pumas performances in the Concachampions and outlines the trophies the club has claimed in this competitive arena throughout its history, offering context for fans following their journey.
HOW MANY CONCACAHAMPIONS DO PUMAS HAVE?
In the annals of the tournament, Pumas have contested multiple campaigns, achieving glory on three occasions when the championship was clinched. Although recent attempts have not yielded the ultimate prize, the club’s historical success remains a notable chapter in their history.
The championships that paved the way for Pumas in the Concachampions are documented as follows:
- 1980 — Led the final stage with a four-point tally
- 1982 — Pumas faced Robinhood in a 3-2 aggregate victory
- 1989 — Pumas defeated Pinar del Rio by a 4-2 aggregate score
The 2022 edition presented another opportunity for the team, yet Seattle Sounders emerged victorious in the final, continuing the club’s long championship drought.
Notes and historical records associated with these matches are drawn from contemporary coverage and archival summaries, with attribution provided to the original reporting sources where applicable [Citation: TheChampions] [Citation: Goal].