Venezuelan women's football championship
| Country | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Divisions | 2 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| International cup(s) | Copa Libertadores de Fútbol Femenino |
| Current champions | Estudiantes de Guárico (2015) |
The Venezuelan women's football championship (Spanish: Primera Division Femenino) is the top level league competition for women's football in Venezuela. The winner qualifies for the Copa Libertadores de Fútbol Femenino, the South American Champions League. The competition is organised by the Venezuelan Football Federation.
History
A national amateur league was formed in 2000. In the Liga Amateur de Fútbol Femenino (LAFF) mostly University teams were playing. UCAB (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello) from Caracas won three of the four editions. In 2003/04 the national league was established.
Format
In the 2011 season there are 11 teams in two divisions, an Eastern and Western one. The champion will qualify for the Copa Libertadores. The 2012/13 season will be played in Apertura and Clausura format. Apertura from September to December and Clausura from December to June.[1]
2011 teams
The 11 teams are, in the Western Zone:[2]
- Independiente La Fría
- UCV
- UA Libertadores
- Atlético Yara
- Pedagógico
- Atlético Market FC
And in the Eastern zone
- Caracas FC
- Micky Sport
- Comunidad Cristiana
- Estudiantes de Guárico
- Máximo Viloria
List of champions
Below is the list of champions.[3] Caracas FC have been national champion five times, the most of any team.
Liga Amateur de Fútbol Femenino
- 1999 Estudiantes de Mérida
- 2000 UCAB (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello)
- 2001 UCAB
- 2003 UCAB
Liga Nacional Femenina
- 2003/04 Estudiantes de Mérida
- 2005 Estudiantes de Mérida
- 2006 UCAB Spirit
- 2007 Zulia FC
- 2008 Fundemer
- 2009 Caracas FC
- 2009/10 Caracas FC
- 2011 Caracas FC[4]
- 2012 Caracas FC[5]
- 2013 Estudiantes de Guárico[6]
- 2014 Caracas FC[7]
- 2015 Estudiantes de Guárico[8]
References
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