The 2015 Algarve Cup was the 22nd edition of the annual invitational women's football tournament held in the Algarve region of Portugal. The event is part of the long-running Algarve Cup series and concluded with the United States winning the tournament.
Overview
The Algarve Cup is an invitational competition for national teams, traditionally staged in the Algarve. The 2015 tournament brought together several national sides for a series of group and placement matches to determine the final rankings. As with other editions, matches were played across venues in the Algarve and organized over a period of days to allow teams multiple fixtures.
Format
Teams were divided into groups for an initial round-robin stage. Following the group phase, squads contested placement matches so that all positions in the final standings were decided on the pitch. This structure is typical for the competition and emphasizes both competitive play and preparation for larger tournaments.
Result
The competition ended with the United States crowned champions. Final positions for all participating teams were settled through the scheduled placement games.
Significance
The Algarve Cup has long served as a high-quality series of friendly matches for top women's national teams, offering competitive fixtures outside of major tournaments such as continental championships and the World Cup. The 2015 edition continued that role by providing international match experience in a tournament setting.