Palmeiras (women)
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| Clubname | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (women) |
| Fullname | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (Sel. Feminina) |
| Nickname | Palestra, Alviverde |
| Founded | 1997 (reestablished 2019) |
| Ground | Estádio Palestra Itália (training), Estádio do Pacaembu (occasional) |
| Capacity | 40,199 (Pacaembu) |
| Chairman | Leila Pereira |
| Manager | Arthur Elias |
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 |
| Season | 2024 |
Palmeiras (women) is the women's football team of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, a São Paulo–based club with deep roots in Brazilian sport and international competition. The side competes in the top tier of Brazilian women's football and in state competitions, drawing on the infrastructure, fanbase, and administrative resources of the wider institution. Over recent years the team has featured domestic and international players, participated in major tournaments, and benefited from investment aligning it with clubs such as Santos FC (women), Corinthians (women), and Flamengo (women).
History
Palmeiras established a women's section in 1997 during a period that saw growth in Brazilian women's football alongside tournaments like the Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino and the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino. After an extended hiatus, the club reestablished the professional team in 2019 amid a renewed national push for professionalization following directives from Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and broader movements influenced by the FIFA Women's World Cup spotlight. The reformation coincided with significant investment from ownership linked to SE Palmeiras (board) and sponsorships aligned to commercial partners, mirroring trends at Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Early seasons in the revived era involved participation in the Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino and qualification efforts for the Copa Libertadores Femenina through national placement. The team quickly recruited experienced coaches and players with histories at clubs like Grêmio (women), Cruzeiro (women), Internacional (women), and international leagues such as the National Women's Soccer League and the FA Women's Super League.
Stadium and facilities
Home training and match preparation occur at Palmeiras' dedicated training complex, integrated within the club's broader facilities that support both men's and women's squads. Competitive matches have been staged at historic venues across São Paulo, including the Estádio do Pacaembu and occasionally at the modern Allianz Parque in coordination with scheduling and spectator demand. The club maintains medical, fitness, and performance analysis infrastructure comparable to counterparts such as Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and SE Palmeiras academy programs, enabling recovery protocols and youth integration. Logistics involve collaboration with municipal authorities of São Paulo (city) for event permits and security coordination for larger fixtures.
Players
Palmeiras' roster combines established internationals, national team call-ups, and promising prospects from youth setups like the club's academy programs. Notable athletes have included players who represented Seleção Brasileira de Futebol Feminino at tournaments such as the Copa América Femenina and the Olympic Games. The squad typically features a mix of defenders, midfielders, forwards, and goalkeepers with previous affiliations to clubs like Bahia (women), Avaí/Kindermann, São José (women), and foreign teams in Spain, France, and the United States. Transfer activity has seen arrivals from domestic rivals and departures to European sides, influenced by market dynamics involving entities such as Transfermarkt scouts and national team selectors. Player development emphasizes pathways from the club's youth teams into senior roles and opportunities for international exposure via friendlies and continental competition.
Coaching staff
The coaching structure includes a head coach, assistants, fitness coaches, goalkeeper coaches, medical personnel, and analysts. Leadership has been provided by coaches with experience across Brazilian women's football, some with past roles at Santos FC, Corinthians, and regional powerhouses like São Paulo FC (women). Technical direction coordinates with club management and scouting departments to align recruitment with tactical philosophies that have evolved in response to trends from international tournaments like the UEFA Women's Champions League and coaching methodologies influenced by figures from Argentina and Portugal.
Competitive record
Palmeiras competes annually in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 and the Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino, seeking qualification for the Copa Libertadores Femenina. League campaigns have seen the club contest knockout stages, state finals, and national placements against rivals including Santos FC (women), Corinthians (women), Flamengo (women), and Grêmio (women). Performance metrics involve points tallies, goal differentials, and progression in cup competitions such as the Copa Paulista Feminina and friendly tournaments featuring international clubs from Argentina and Chile.
Honours and achievements
Since reformation, Palmeiras' women's team has aimed to secure state and national titles, with achievements measured in league finishes, cup runs, and development milestones. The club's honours include notable placings in the Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino and competitive showings in national knockout competitions that enhanced its reputation among Brazilian clubs like Cruzeiro (women) and Internacional (women). Individual player honours have been awarded in state and national competitions, with selections to all-star teams and national squads for tournaments such as the Pan American Games and the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for younger alumni.
Club identity and supporters
The women's section shares the historic green and white identity associated with Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, drawing support from the club's broad fanbase that includes organized supporter groups like Mancha Verde and alliances across São Paulo neighborhoods. Matchday atmospheres mirror the passionate culture seen in men's fixtures at venues like Allianz Parque and Estádio do Pacaembu, with chants, banners, and community engagement initiatives. The club engages in social programs and partnerships with municipal and national institutions to promote women's sport, echoing campaigns seen at clubs including Corinthians and Flamengo. Internationally, Palmeiras participates in exchanges and friendlies that expand brand recognition across South American markets such as Argentina and Uruguay.
Category:Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras Category:Women's football clubs in Brazil