C.F. Monterrey (women)

Mexican professional women's football club

This article is about the women's association football team. For the men's association football club, see C.F. Monterrey.

Football club

Monterrey Femenil

Full name| Club de Fútbol Monterrey Femenil
Nickname(s)| Las Rayadas[1]
Founded| 2016; 9 years ago (2016)
Ground| Estadio BBVA
Capacity| 53,500
Owner| FEMSA
Chairman| José Antonio Noriega [1]
Manager| Amelia Valverde
League| Liga MX Femenil
Clausura 2025| Regular phase: 4th
Final phase: Semi-finals

Home colours

Away colours

Third colours

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C.F. Monterrey Femenil is a Mexican professional women's football club based in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico that competes in the Liga MX Femenil. The club has been the women's section of C.F. Monterrey since 2016.[2] The team plays its home matches at Estadio BBVA.

Monterrey Femenil is one of only five clubs that have been able to win the Liga MX Femenil title, obtaining the league title in four occasions.[3]

The club plays a local derby known as the Clásico Regiomontano femenil against city rivals Tigres UANL.

## History

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### Founding and first league tournament

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Club de Fútbol Monterrey Femenil was founded on 5 December 2016, the same day that Liga MX Femenil was announced.[4] Gustavo Leal was appointed as the first manager of the team ahead of the first tournament of the league (Apertura 2017).[5] Monterrey Femenil's first league match in history was a 5–2 victory at home against Necaxa on 30 July 2017.[6]

Despite good results, Leal and the club decided to part ways on 12 October 2017. Assistant manager Eliud Contreras was appointed as interim manager for the rest of the Apertura 2017 tournament.[7][8] Monterrey ended the Apertura 2017 on the fourth place in the general standings, but didn't qualify to the playoffs due to finishing in the third place of its group with 31 pts.[9]

### Multiple league finals and first title

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After not qualifying for the playoffs in the Apertura 2017 tournament, the club decided to appoint former Monterrey player and long-time assistant manager of the men's first team, Héctor Becerra, as the new manager of the team on 5 December 2017.[10]

Under Becerra's management, Monterrey reached its first league final in the Clausura 2018 against city rivals Tigres. This final represented the first of many Clásico Regiomontano finals to come in Liga MX Femenil. Tigres ended up defeating Monterrey on penalties (2–4) after a 4–4 draw on aggregate.[11] The second leg of this final at Estadio BBVA was at the time the highest attended club match in women's football history.[12]

Monterrey once again reached the league final in the Clausura 2019. The rival on turn was once again Tigres. Similar to the Clausura 2018, Tigres ended up winning the final again with an aggregate scoreline of 3–2.

In the Apertura 2019, Monterrey reached the final once again and for the third time, the rival was once again Tigres. Unlike the previous two finals, Monterrey was able to win this final after defeating Tigres 2–1 on aggregate. This was the first title in history for the club.[13]

Although the Clausura 2020 tournament was canceled by the league due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Monterrey's successful run of consecutive league finals continued in the Guard1anes 2020 tournament. Like the previous three finals that Monterrey had played, the rival in turn was once again Tigres. Unlike the previous final between these two clubs (Apertura 2019), Tigres was able to crown themselves champions after beating Monterrey on penalties (3–2) after a 1–1 draw on aggregate.[14]

### 2021 to present

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After Monterrey was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Guard1anes 2021 tournament playoffs by Tigres, thus ending a run of three consecutive league finals, the club announced that Héctor Becerra was being relieved of his duties as manager on 8 June 2021, after more than three years as manager of the team. During Becerra's tenure as manager, the team won its first title in history and reach four league finals (won one and lost three).[15] Former Pachuca manager, Eva Espejo, was appointed as the new manager of the team on 13 June 2021.[16]

With Eva Espejo as manager, the club was able to obtain its second league title by winning the Apertura 2021 tournament after defeating Tigres on penalties (1–3) after a 2–2 draw on aggregate.[17] As a result of Monterrey winning the Apertura 2021 league title, Espejo also became the first woman manager in history to win the Liga MX Femenil title.[18]

On the Clausura 2022, Monterrey ended the regular phase of the tournament 1st with 43 pts, but it was eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs by Pachuca.[19][20]

As the winner of the Apertura 2021 tournament, Monterrey qualified to play the 2022 Campeón de Campeones final against the Clausura 2022 champions C.D. Guadalajara. Monterrey lost the final on penalties (1–3) after a 1–1 draw on aggregate.[21]

In August 2022, Monterrey played its first international tournament when it participated on the 2022 Women's International Champions Cup. Monterrey reached the final of this tournament by beating Portland Thorns on penalties (3–2) after a 1–1 draw on regular time in the semi-finals.[22] In the final, Monterrey was defeated by Lyon 4–0.[23]

## Grounds

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Main article: Estadio BBVA

Interior view of Estadio BBVA

Monterrey Femenil play its home matches at the 53,500 seats Estadio BBVA.[24] Colloquially known as "El Gigante de Acero" (Spanish for "The Steel Giant"),[25] the stadium is located in the adjacent city of Guadalupe, part of the Greater Monterrey area.[26]

## Personnel

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### Club administration

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Position  | Staff

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Sporting Chairman  |  José Antonio Noriega
Corporate Chairman  |  Manuel Filizola
Director of football  |  Eva Espejo

Source: C.F Monterrey

### Management staff

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Position  | Staff

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Manager |  Amelia Valverde
Assistant managers |  Kenneth Barrantes
Carla Rossi
Fitness coach |  Bryan Mora
Team doctor |  Tania Torres
Team doctor assistant |  Rolando Valero

Source: Liga MX Femenil

## Managerial history

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Name  | Years  | Notes

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Gustavo Leal | 2017  |
Eliud Contreras  | 2017  | Interim Manager
Héctor Becerra | 2017–2021  |
Eva Espejo | 2021–2023  |
Amelia Valverde | 2024–  |

## Players

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For a list of all former and current C.F. Monterrey Femenil players with a Wikipedia article, see Category: C.F. Monterrey (women) players.

### Current squad

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As of 13 July 2025[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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2  | DF |  MEX | Daniela Monroy
3  | DF |  MEX | Tanna Sánchez
6  | MF |  MEX | Zellyka Arce
7  | FW |  MEX | Christina Burkenroad
9  | FW |  AUS | Emily Gielnik
8  | MF |  MEX | Diana Evangelista
10  | MF |  MEX | Nicole Pérez
12  | FW |  RSA | Jermaine Seoposenwe
13  | DF |  MEX | Karol Bernal
14  | DF |  MEX | Alejandra Lua
15  | MF |  MEX | Samantha Simental
16  | MF |  SLV | Juana Plata
17  | FW |  ESP | Lucía García
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18  | FW |  USA | Allison Veloz
19  | GK |  MEX | Ana Gaby Paz
21  | DF |  USA | Ashlyn Fernandez
22  | MF |  MEX | Diana García
24  | MF |  COL | Marcela Restrepo
23  | DF |  CRC | Valeria del Campo
25  | GK |  MEX | Pamela Tajonar
26  | FW |  MEX | Katty Martínez
27  | MF |  MEX | Fátima Servín
28  | GK |  MEX | Paola Manrique
30  | MF |  MEX | Alice Soto
33  | DF |  MEX | Carol Cázares
34  | DF |  BRA | Day Silva

### Out on loan

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| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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—  | MF |  MEX | Sofía Martínez (at Puebla)

## Honors and awards

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### National competitions

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* Liga MX Femenil
* Winners (4): Apertura 2019, Grita México 2021, Clausura 2024, Apertura 2024

## References

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2. ^ a b "LIGA MX Femenil – Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional". www.ligafemenil.mx. Archived from the original on 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
3. ^ "Lista de todos los campeones en la Liga MX Femenil". MARCA (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
4. ^ "México tendrá Liga MX femenil a partir de 2017". El Financiero (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-28.
5. ^ "Cita con la historia para las Rayadas – Sitio Oficial del Club de Futbol Monterrey". www.rayados.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
6. ^ OnceDiario. "Chispazo de historia". www.oncediario.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-28.
7. ^ "Termina etapa de Gustavo Leal – Sitio Oficial del Club de Futbol Monterrey". www.rayados.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
8. ^ "Renuncia director técnico de Monterrey Femenil". EL DEBATE (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-28.
9. ^ Lugo, Erik Francisco (2022-07-28). "Mexico (Women) 2017/18". RSSSF. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
10. ^ "Monterrey Femenil cambia de director técnico". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-29.
11. ^ Lugo, Erik Francisco (2019-01-10). "Mexico (Women) 2017/18". RSSSF. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
12. ^ "Fútbol Femenil: Las cinco cosas que dejó el Clausura 2018 de la Liga MX Femenil". MARCA Claro México (in Mexican Spanish). 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
13. ^ Rupinski, Eugene (2019-12-07). "2019 Liga MX Femenil Final match recap: Monterrey 1, Tigres UANL 0 (2-1 aggregate)". FMF State Of Mind. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
14. ^ "Todas las campeonas de la Liga MX Femenil". MARCA (in Mexican Spanish). 2022-05-24. Archived from the original on 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
15. ^ Juan Carlos, Jiménez (2021-06-08). "Confirma Rayadas salida de 'Tito'". www.elnorte.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-09-02.
16. ^ "Eva Espejo es la nueva entrenadora de Rayadas". Diario AS (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-06-13. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
17. ^ Martínez, Edgar (2021-12-20). "Monterrey derrotó a Tigres y se proclamó Campeón de Liga MX Femenil". Diario AS (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2022-09-02.
18. ^ "¿Quién es Eva Espejo, la primera entrenadora en ganar el título de Liga MX Femenil?". ESPNdeportes.com (in Spanish). 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
19. ^ "Final sin regias. Pachuca elimina a Rayadas". ABC Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-09-07.
20. ^ "Liga MX Femenil: Queda definida la Liguilla del Clausura 2022". MARCA (in Mexican Spanish). 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
21. ^ "Chivas. Se lleva el Campeón de Campeones de la Liga MX Femenil". El Universal (in Spanish). 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
22. ^ Viteri, Anahi (2022-08-18). "Fiesta total". www.oncediario.com (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
23. ^ Herrera, Grace (2022-08-21). "Rayadas subcampeón internacional, perdió contra el Olympique de Lyon". Posta (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-09-07.
24. ^ "Calendario – Sitio Oficial del Club de Futbol Monterrey". www.rayados.com. Archived from the original on 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
25. ^ "Copa MX. Rayados, a un paso de igualar récord histórico de Cruz Azul". Mediotiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
26. ^ "Monterrey 'se raya' con inauguración del nuevo Estadio BBVA Bancomer". Obras (in Spanish). 2015-08-03. Retrieved 2022-09-07.

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