Significant Advances in Brazilian Women's Football Organizations Mark 2025
In 2025, Brazilian state federations made substantial organizational strides in women's football, with successful tournaments and growth in participation underscoring progress.
- • Liga Gonçalense won the 2nd Edition of the Women's Open Football Tournament with a 3-0 victory.
- • The tournament involved 704 female athletes across 32 teams from 25 leagues in Rio de Janeiro state.
- • Mato Grosso do Sul's FFMS held four women's championships and improved organizational structures.
- • FFMS emphasized referee and official training and saw a gradual increase in match attendance.
- • Both federations highlight ongoing commitment to developing women's football into 2026.
Key details
In 2025, Brazilian women's football experienced notable organizational progress, highlighted by key tournaments and increased participation across state federations.
In Rio de Janeiro, the Liga Gonçalense captured the title in the 2nd Edition of the Women's Open Football Tournament on December 28. They defeated Liga Rio Bonitense 3-0 at Estádio Carlos Gonçalves in Rio Bonito, with goals scored by Loriene, Eduarda, and Paloma. This tournament, organized by the Federação de Futebol do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FERJ) with support from the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), featured 93 matches among 32 teams from 25 leagues spanning eight regions. The competition included 704 female athletes and was officiated in the final entirely by female referees, underscoring the dedication to advancing women's football. FERJ praised the champions and participants, emphasizing the vital role of coordinators and officials in fostering the sport's development.
Meanwhile, the Federação de Futebol de Mato Grosso do Sul (FFMS) reported comprehensive efforts to restructure and professionalize football in the state. Through approximately 600 matches involving 3,500 athletes and over 2,300 goals scored, FFMS highlighted the organization of four women's football championships during the year. Special investments were made in training referees, officials, coaches, and supervisors, reflecting a commitment to quality and transparency. The Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense Série A reached an unprecedented level of organization, and a gradual return of spectators to stadiums signaled growing public interest. Although FFMS acknowledged ongoing challenges, their reconstruction efforts are set to continue into 2026 with a renewed focus on growth and engagement.
Together, these developments illustrate the rising momentum and structural improvements in women's football across Brazil's state federations during 2025, fostering increased participation, professionalization, and visibility for the sport.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
