The tournament was hosted by Guatemala, and all matches were played at the Estadio Cementos Progreso.

The United States were the defending champions, having won the 2008 tournament, their second regional championship at the under-20 level.

The top three sides at the 2010 tournament earned qualification to the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Costa Rica secured the final qualification position by defeating Canada in the third place match, 1–0.

CONCACAF broadcast every game on their official website, concacaf.com, in live stream.