As the CONCACAF Women’s Championship opened in North Carolina on THU 04 OCT 2018, the host nation took the early lead in Group A.

• Trinidad-Tobago 00-03 Panama: Marta COX’s goal in the twelfth minute put the Cañaleras ahead, with Kenia RANGEL and Erika HERNÁNDEZ adding one each in the second half.
• United States 06-00 Mexico: Each half opened with a scramble in front of Bianca HENNINGER’s goal, and in each case the US took advantage. Megan RAPINOE scored in the third minute, and Julie ERTZ added the US’s second in the 47th. Four further goals in the second half, including a brace by Alex MORGAN, sealed a convincing victory. The Americans, leading the group on goal difference, face Panama on Sunday, followed by a pivotal showdown between Mexico and T-T.