RCD Espanyol Femenino
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RCD Espanyol Femenino is the women's football (soccer)
section of RCD Espanyol
. Was founded in 1970.
in Spain
, playing its first match as early as 1970. The team's first national success came in 1989, when they first reached the national cup's final, losing it against Añorga. They won the competition for the first time seven years later, and successfully defended the title the following year.
2006 was their most successful season to date as they won their only league title
to date and their third Queen's Cup. Thus Espanyol took part in the UEFA Women's Cup
the following season.
In recent years Espanyol has consolidated itself as one of Spain's top teams. It has been most successful in the Copa de la Reina, winning it both in 2009 and 2010. With 5 titles the team is only second to Levante in the competition's palmares. Most recently, Espanyol reached the 2010-11 Superliga and Copa finals, but lost both against Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona respectively.
Verónica Boquete
Marta Cubí
Adriana Martín
María Ruiz
Louise Fors
Women's football (soccer)
Women's association football has been played for many decades, but was associated with charity games and physical exercise in the past before the breakthrough of organized women's association football came in the 1970s. Before the 1970s, football was basically seen as a men's game...
section of RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
. Was founded in 1970.
History
RCD Espanyol was one of the pioneering teams in women's footballWomen's football
Women's football can mean one of the following:* Women's Australian rules football* Women's American football* Women's association football* Women's rugby union* Women's rugby league* Ladies' Gaelic football...
in Spain
Spain
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, playing its first match as early as 1970. The team's first national success came in 1989, when they first reached the national cup's final, losing it against Añorga. They won the competition for the first time seven years later, and successfully defended the title the following year.
2006 was their most successful season to date as they won their only league title
Superliga Femenina
The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:...
to date and their third Queen's Cup. Thus Espanyol took part in the UEFA Women's Cup
UEFA Women's Cup
The UEFA Women's Champions League is the first international women's association football club competition for teams that play in UEFA nations. Initially known as the UEFA Women's Cup, the competition has been re-branded since the 2009-2010 edition as the UEFA Women's Champions League...
the following season.
In recent years Espanyol has consolidated itself as one of Spain's top teams. It has been most successful in the Copa de la Reina, winning it both in 2009 and 2010. With 5 titles the team is only second to Levante in the competition's palmares. Most recently, Espanyol reached the 2010-11 Superliga and Copa finals, but lost both against Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona respectively.
| Season | Division | Place | Copa de la Reina |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | 1ª | 3rd | Round of 16 |
| 1989-90 | 1ª | 3rd | Runner-up |
| 1990-91 | 1ª | PS, 4th Gr.C | Round of 16 |
| 1991-92 | 2ª | 3rd Gr.B | |
| 1992-93 | 2ª | ? | Round of 16 |
| 1993-94 | 1ª | 5th | Round of 16 |
| 1994-95 | 1ª | 3rd | Runner-up |
| 1995-96 | 1ª | 3rd | Winner |
| 1996-97 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
? | ? |
| 1997-98 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
PS, 2nd Gr.C | ? |
| 1998-99 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
PS, 2nd Gr.C | Winner |
| 1999-00 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
PS, 2nd Gr.C | Preliminary stage |
| 2000-01 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
PS, 2nd Gr.C | Quarterfinals |
| 2001-02 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
3rd | Runner-up |
| 2002-03 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
7th | Quarterfinals |
| 2003-04 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
8rd | |
| 2004-05 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
3th | Quarterfinals |
| 2005-06 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
1st | Winner |
| 2006-07 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
2nd | Runner-up |
| 2007-08 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
4th | Quarterfinals |
| 2008-09 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
4th | Winner |
| 2009-10 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
2nd | Winner |
| 2010-11 | 1ª Superliga Femenina The Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:... |
2nd | Runner-up |
Honours
- Superliga FemeninaSuperliga FemeninaThe Primera División, formely Superliga is the highest level of league competition for Spanish women's football. It is the female equivalent of the men's Primera División and is run by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.-History:...
(1): 2006 - Copa de la Reina (5): 1996, 1997, 2006, 2009, 2010
- Copa Cataluña Femenina (4): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
European history
- 2006-07 UEFA Women's CupUEFA Women's CupThe UEFA Women's Champions League is the first international women's association football club competition for teams that play in UEFA nations. Initially known as the UEFA Women's Cup, the competition has been re-branded since the 2009-2010 edition as the UEFA Women's Champions League...
- Qualifying Stage
- Espanyol 4-1
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- Espanyol 4-1
- Group Stage
- Espanyol 2-4
Kolbotn - Espanyol 0-3
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Lehenda Chernihiv
- Espanyol 2-4
- Qualifying Stage
Current squad
As of 10 October 2011Notable former players
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Verónica Boquete
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Marta Cubí
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Adriana Martín
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María Ruiz
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Louise Fors
Louise Fors
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