River Plate Women
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Wikipedia - Club Atlético River Plate (women)
Club Atlético River Plate Women (Spanish: River Plate Femenino) is the Argentine women's football section of the homonymous club. Established in 1991, it was the inaugural champion of the Primera A and has won the tournament 11 times. At the Copa Libertadores, River has made two appearances in 2017 and 2020, their best result was placing third, at the 2017 Copa Libertadores Femenina.
History
In 1991, River Plate's first championship team was coached by Rubén “Coco” Torres and the players of that team were: Norma Enciso, Patricia Riella, Cynthia Luporini, Adriana Asperes, Mónica Pérez, Karina Morales, Emilce Ahumada, Andrea Ochoa, Viviana Rossi, Celia Lazarte, Claudia Caridde, Beatriz Capotosto, Laura Magdalena, María Ghinella, Paola Herrera, Cynthia Almeyda y Griselda Ojeda. By 2003, River was the team with most championships 8 (including a five-years streak between 1993 and 1997), but it surpassed a year later by its arch rivals, Boca Juniors. In 2022, River Plate won the second edition of the Copa Federal by defeating Belgrano 2–0.
Known for their attacking style of play and skilled players, River Plate Women have a passionate fan base that supports them both at home matches at the iconic Estadio Monumental and on the road. The team's traditional red and white striped jerseys are instantly recognizable to soccer fans around the world.
With a strong emphasis on developing young talent and promoting women's soccer in Argentina, River Plate Women are a force to be reckoned with in the domestic league and are always contenders for silverware. Their matches are always exciting and full of drama, making them a must-watch for any soccer fan.