Women's Football
Flamengo's women's football team returns for the 2026 season
The athletes were at the Vargens training center for a meeting with the board and pre-season medical exams.
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This Monday afternoon (12) was the day for Flamengo's women's football team to return to training. At CT das Vargens, the athletes were welcomed by the entire technical staff led by Celso Silva and had a meeting with the manager of the modality, André Rocha, and with Marcus Vinicius Freire, director of Olympic Sports. Afterwards, they carried out some pre-season tests.
Layza Cavalcanti and Maisa, announced at the beginning of the month, have officially joined the squad. Goalkeepers Bibi, Karol Alves, and Vivi Holzel remain in the group; full-backs Ana Laura, Chai, Fabi Simões, Jucinara, and Monalisa; center-backs Flávia Mota and Núbia; midfielders Djeni, Ju Ferreira, Letícia, Mariana, and Thaisa; and forwards Cristiane, Laysa, and Vitória Almeida. In addition, Anna Luiza, Bruna, Cerqueira, and Nina Garrit – champions of the last edition of the Copinha – have been permanently integrated.
Another new development was the presence of the six players called up for the Under-20 National Team. Forward Brendha, defenders Duda Mattos and Sofia, left-back Isabela Nunes, and midfielders Emilly and Kaylane Vieira will be available until they travel to Granja Comary, where they will begin preparations for the South American Championship in that category, which will be held in Paraguay.
Throughout the week, the Flamengo women's team will undergo further evaluations at the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) and physical tests before beginning training with the ball. In 2026, Flamengo is expected to have four competitions on its calendar: the Brazilian Championship (Brasileirão), the Rio de Janeiro State Championship (Campeonato Carioca), the Copa do Brasil, and the Rio Cup (Copa Rio).
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