WORLDWIDE LEAGUES.
conmebol.
Argentina. Brazil. Colombia.
Fútbol femenino - Argentina
Campeonato de Fútbol Femenino de Primera
When did it start: The first women's football championship in Argentina took place in 1991. In the 2019/2020 season it became professional, although currently the players cannot make a living from this sport as they do in the United States, for example.
How many teams are currently competing: 17
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Boca, River, UAI Urquiza, San Lorenzo.
When do they play: The game schedule is not fixed. In the 2018-2019 season they played from September to May, but in 2017-2018, from August to July.
Brasileirão Femenino - Brazil
Brasileirão Femenino
When did it start: Women's Football in Brazil was prohibited by decree from 1941 to 1979, although that did not stop women from playing. In 2013 the league was founded. In 2019 it was decided that professional men's soccer teams would be forced to create professional women's soccer teams.
How many teams are currently competing: 16
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Corinthians, Palmeiras F, Santos, Sao Paulo F.
When do they play: The game schedule is not fixed.
Liga Femenina - Colombia
Liga Femenina Betplay Dimayo
When did it start: In 1991 the first Women's Football Championship was played. The Colombian league was formed and professionalized in 2016-2017. However, during the 2020-2021 season, claims were made due to lack of resources.
How many teams are currently competing: Although the first seasons had 23 or 20 teams, in 2020 only 13 clubs confirmed their participation.
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Santa Fe, America de Cali, Independent Medellín Female, Millionaires Female
When do they play: It does not have a fixed schedule. The pre-COVID-19 season was played from July through September.
Concacaf.
U.S.A. Mexico. Costa Rica.
NWL - USA
NWL (National Women’s League)
When did it start: The NWL was founded in 2012, although the United States demonstrated that they were already a formidable team in 1991 when they won the first FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
How many teams are currently competing: 10
What are the top 4 teams in the league? NC Courage, Portland Thorns, Houston Dash and FC Kansas City.
When do they play: The season runs from March to September.
Liga mx femenil - Mexico
Liga MX Femenil
When did it start: The league was founded in 2016 with its first season in 2017. Nonetheless, Mexico has a nearly 48-year history in the sport.
How many teams are currently competing: 18
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Tigres UANL, Monterrey, Atlas, Guadalajara
When do they play:The closing tournament runs from January to May and the opening tournament from July to December.
Liga promerica - Costa rica
La Liga Promerica
When did it start: Women's football in Costa Rica began its history in 1924 when Club Sport La Libertad established the Feminist Sports League. In 1989 the Women's Soccer Sports Association (ADEFUFE) was created and the following year Saprissa FF was the first league champion team. As of 2020, the league adopts the name “Liga Promerica” for sponsorship reasons.
How many teams are currently competing: 8
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Saprissa FF, Herediano FF, Alajuelense, Dimas
When do they play: The season runs from March to December
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UEFA.
European Women’s League.
FA Premier league - UK
Barclays FA Women's Super League
When did it start: The FA Women's Premier League was first launched as a national league in 1991 with 24 teams. The Women’s Super League was formalized in April 2011 with an 8-team summer tournament wherein Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the opening match.
How many teams are currently competing: 12
What are the top 4 teams in this league: Chelsea F.C Women, Manchester City W.F.C, Arsenal W.F.C and Manchester United W.F.C.
When do they play: The season runs from September to May.
IBERDROLA ESPAña - Spain
Liga Femenina Iberdrola
When did it start: Iberdrola España began in the 1988-1989 season with a 9-team tournament. From that date on it was carried out without interruptions, although with structural changes. That session, Club Peña Barcelonista Barcilona was the winner.
How many teams are currently competing: 18
What are the top 4 teams in this league: FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Levante U.D. and Real Madrid
When do they play: The season runs from September to May.
divison 1 féminine - France
Championnat de France de Football Féminin
When did it start: France is one of the pioneer countries when it comes to women's football. The first tournament took place in 1918. However, in 1932 this sporting activity was suspended and then banned in 1941. It was not until 1975 that French women were able to return to the field.
How many teams are currently competing: 12
What are the top 4 teams in this league: Olympique de Lyon, Paris Saint Germain(PSG), Girondins Bordeaux Fem, Paris Fem
When do they play: The season runs from September to June
SErie a - ITaly
Serie A (Italy)
When did it start: The first competition was held in 1968 in which 10 teams participated.
How many teams are currently competing: 12
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Juventus Women, Verona, Milan and Lazio.
When do they play: The season runs from September to May
Bundesliga - Germany
Bundesliga
When did it start: In 1970 Congress of Travemünde was forced to lift the ban on women's football since 1955 due to pressure from 50,000 women who played clandestinely. One more year after winning the Eurocup, in 1990, the women's Bundesliga was created.
How many teams are currently competing: 12
What are the top 4 teams in the league: VfL Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, 1899 Hoffenheim, Turbine Potsdam
When do they play: The season runs from August to May
premier league - Scotland
Scottish Premier League
When did it start: The league was formed in 2002 when the Premier Division of the Scottish Women's Football League (SWFL) broke away to form the SWPL. Initially operating as a single division of twelve teams, the current format was introduced in 2015 with the creation of SWPL 2.
How many teams are currently competing: 18: eight in SWPL1 10 in SWPL2
What are the top 4 teams in the league: Aberdeen Women, Celtic, Forfar Farmington and Glasgow City.
When do they play: The season runs from September to May