NEW YORK - The CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship in Guatemala will be available via live streaming video at the confederation's Web site when the tournament begins Wednesday.

All 16 games can be watched at CONCACAF.com's video portal, CONCACAF TV, the first time a continental confederation has offered free comprehensive live coverage of a youth tournament online. Users will have to sign-up to view the games, but there is no charge for the one-time registration.

"Our internet coverage of this tournament represents a major milestone for CONCACAF and the football world," CONCACAF President Jack Warner. "We are now able to provide live streaming free-of-charge for this and other youth tournaments which previously lacked broadcast distribution."

The games also will be viewable on-demand shortly after their conclusion.

"We recognize the critical importance that technology will play in the future of football and are committed to developing innovative ways to deliver value to our membership and fans," confederation General Secretary Chuck Blazer said.

The eight-team championship in Guatemala City begins Wednesday with a doubleheader featuring defending champion Canada and Costa Rica, and Guatemala against Cuba.

The tournament will finish January 30 with the title and third-place games. Three teams will qualify for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Germany in July.

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