Here’s the latest around the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.
- What it is: The UEFA Europa Conference League is Europe’s third-tier club competition, introduced in 2021 to give more teams a path to continental play. The 2022–23 edition ran from 2022 through 2023, culminating in the final in June 2023.[10]
- Final and champion: West Ham United won the 2022–23 final, defeating Fiorentina to lift the trophy (final held in 2023).[6][8]
- Notable results and progression: The knockout phase featured ties like West Ham’s and Fiorentina’s runs, with teams such as AZ Alkmaar, Villarreal, and Slavia Prague advancing through rounds before the final.[3][8]
- Format highlights: The competition used group stages followed by knockout rounds (Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals) culminating in the final to determine the champion.[8][6]
- Historical context: The 2022–23 edition followed the competition’s initial seasons designed to broaden European club participation and competition structure, building on the brand and format established since its inception.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull specific match results, knockout round pairings, or create a timeline of key fixtures from the 2022–23 season.