Spain Segunda Federacion Women

Spain Segunda Federacion Women

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The Segunda Federación is the third tier of the Spanish women's football league system, beginning with the 2022–23 season.

With a format of two regionalised groups, it is the female equivalent of the men's Primera Federación and is run by the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

History

On 24 July 2018, the Royal Spanish Football Federation agreed to create a new second division between the Primera División, featuring 16 teams, and the Segunda División, in which 112 teams were involved.

In its first season, the league was to be contested by 32 teams divided into two groups: two teams relegated from the 2018–19 Primera División and the 30 best teams from the 2018–19 Segunda División.

In July 2019, the new second tier was renamed as Segunda División Pro being later re-branded as Reto Iberdrola for sponsorship reasons. The level below which had carried that name previously recovered its former name of Primera Nacional.

On 10 June 2020, the Segunda División was granted professionalized league status.

In early 2022, it was confirmed that the league structure would be altered again, after only three seasons: the existing Primera División would be a standalone professional league of 16 teams, the second tier would be a single nationwide 16-team division known as the Primera Federación, the existing Segunda División Pro with two regionalised groups (32 teams) would become the third tier and be named the Segunda Federación, and the existing Primera Nacional division of 96 teams (six regionalised 16-team groups) would become the fourth tier. These levels would be administered by the RFEF and more closely resemble the men's post-2021 structure, albeit only one professional league and six fourth-tier groups rather than five (the fourth level was re-named the Tercera Federación FUTFEM prior to the 2023–24 season).

The "Spain Segunda Federación Women" is a prestigious women's soccer tournament that serves as a vital component of the Spanish football pyramid. Established to promote and develop women's football across the country, this tournament features a competitive league format that showcases emerging talent and established players alike.

Clubs from various regions of Spain compete in this league, providing a platform for teams to demonstrate their skills, teamwork, and passion for the sport. The Segunda Federación Women is not only a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach higher levels of competition, such as the Primera División Femenina, but also plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and popularity of women's soccer in Spain.

The tournament is characterized by its commitment to fostering young talent, encouraging clubs to invest in their women's programs, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and sportsmanship. Fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a celebration of the beautiful game as teams vie for promotion and the chance to make their mark in Spanish women's football.

With a growing fanbase and increasing media coverage, the Spain Segunda Federación Women is poised to become a cornerstone of women's sports in Spain, inspiring future generations of female athletes and contributing to the overall growth of the game.