Deportivo Toluca FC (women)
Mexican professional women's football club
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Deportivo Toluca F.C. Femenil is a Mexican professional women's association football club based in Toluca, State of Mexico. The club has been the female section of Deportivo Toluca F.C. since 2017 and currently playing in Liga MX Femenil. Its headquarters are located in Toluca, playing its home games at the Estadio Nemesio Díez.
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| Full name | Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club Femenil S.A. de C.V. | |||
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| Nickname | Diablas Rojas | |||
| Short name | TOL | |||
| Founded | 2017 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Nemesio Díez Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico | |||
| Capacity | 30,000 spectators | |||
| Coordinates | 19°17′14″N 99°40′0″W | |||
| Owner | Valentín Díez Morodo | |||
| Chairman | Arturo Pérez Arredondo | |||
| Manager | Patrice Lair | |||
| League | Liga MX Femenil | |||
| Apertura 2025 | Regular phase: 4th Final phase: Quarterfinals | |||
| Website | tolucafc.com | |||
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History
Deportivo Toluca Femenil was founded in 2017 as part of the creation of Liga MX Femenil, Mexico’s first professional women’s football league. The project was established by the Mexican Football Federation to integrate women’s teams within existing Liga MX clubs and promote the development of women’s football nationwide. [1]
The club debuted in the Apertura 2017 season, competing in the inaugural campaign of the league. During its first tournaments, Toluca Femenil worked on consolidating its squad while adapting to the competitive structure of professional women’s football in Mexico. [2]
One of the club’s earliest achievements came in the Clausura 2018 tournament, when Toluca reached the semifinals after finishing among the top teams in the regular season. The team was eventually eliminated by Monterrey, who advanced to the final. [3]
In the following seasons, Toluca Femenil remained a consistent participant in Liga MX Femenil, regularly competing for qualification to the Liguilla (playoffs). However, the team often faced early eliminations against established clubs such as Club América, Tigres UANL, and Pachuca. [4]
The 2020 season was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the cancellation of the Clausura tournament and disruptions in squad continuity across the league. Following this period, Toluca underwent roster and coaching adjustments aimed at improving competitiveness. [5]
In the Clausura 2021 and Apertura 2022 seasons, the team showed improvement, returning to playoff contention and achieving a quarterfinal appearance in Apertura 2022, where they were eliminated by Tigres UANL.
In recent seasons, Toluca Femenil has maintained a competitive position in the league, reaching the Liguilla in multiple tournaments, including Apertura 2023 and Apertura 2024, and continuing to develop young talent within its squad structure. [6]
The team has remained a competitive side in Liga MX Femenil, regularly reaching the Liguilla in recent seasons, including Apertura 2023 and Apertura 2024. [7]
Stadium
Deportivo Toluca Femenil plays its home matches at the Estadio Nemesio Díez, located in Toluca, State of Mexico. The stadium is shared with the men's team, Deportivo Toluca F.C., and is one of the oldest professional football venues in Mexico, having originally opened in 1954. [8]
The stadium has undergone several renovations throughout its history. The most significant modern redevelopment took place between 2015 and 2017, when the venue was extensively rebuilt. The renovation included the demolition and reconstruction of stands, modernization of facilities, improved lighting systems, and the installation of a new roof covering most of the seating areas. [9]
Following the renovation, the stadium’s capacity was increased to approximately 30,000 spectators. The redesign also aimed to improve visibility and bring fans closer to the pitch, creating a more compact and modern football environment. [10]
The venue is notable for its high altitude, located at approximately 2,600 metres (8,530 ft) above sea level, making it one of the highest professional football stadiums in Mexico. This altitude often influences match conditions, particularly affecting visiting teams unaccustomed to thinner air. [11]
For Liga MX Femenil matches, Toluca Femenil regularly uses the stadium as its primary home venue, hosting regular season fixtures and occasional playoff matches. The stadium is considered an important home ground within the women’s league structure due to its infrastructure and historical significance within Mexican football. [12]
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Manager |  Patrice Lair |
| Assistant managers |  Daniel Flores |
 Shirley Cruz | |
| Fitness coach | Romain Segui |
| Goalkeeper coach | César Lozano |
| Therapist | Angélica Arellano |
| Kinesiology | Celine Truflandier |
| Team doctor | José Albiter |
Source: Liga MX Femenil
Players
Current squad
As of 31 January 2026[13]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Other players under contract
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
International players
Note: Players in bold are part of the latest squad in the corresponding category.
| Selection | Category | Player(s) |
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| France |
Absolute | Faustine Robert, Amandine Henry, Eugénie Le Sommer |
 Colombia |
Absolute | Manuela Paví |
 Sweden |
Absolute | Sofia Jakobsson |
 Jamaica |
Absolute | Deneisha Blackwood |
 New Zealand |
Absolute | Abby Erceg |
Foreign players
| Name | Country | Position | Age | From | Years |
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| Kayla Thompson |  | Goalkeeper | 25 | Brown Bears S.C. | Cl. 2023- |
| Abby Erceg | | Defender | 35 | Racing Louisville F.C. | Cl. 2025- |
| Deneisha Blackwood | | Defender | 28 | C.F. Cruz Azul | Cl. 2026- |
| Vanessa Penuna |  | Midfielder | 28 |  C.A. River Plate | Cl. 2025-Ap. 2023 |
| Amandine Henry | | Midfielder | 34 | Utah Royals S.C. | Ap. 2024- |
| Celia Bensalem | | Midfielder | 19 | O. Lyonnais | Ap. 2023-Cl. 2025 |
| Shanice van de Sanden |  | Midfielder | 32 | C.F. Pachuca | Cl. 2025-Ap. 2025 |
| Faustine Robert | | Midfielder | 31 | F.C. Fleury 91 | Cl. 2025- |
| Brenda Woch |  | Forward | 25 |  Santa Teresa C.D. | Ap. 2022-Ap. 2024 |
| Gloria Villamayor |  | Forward | 32 | Secció Esportiva A.E.M. | Ap. 2022 - Ap. 2022 |
| Michaela Abam |  | Forward | 26 | Linköping F.C. | Cl. 2024-Ap. 2025 |
| Eugénie Le Sommer | | Forward | 36 | O. Lyonnais | Cl. 2025- |
| Manuela Paví | | Forward | 25 |  West Ham F.C. | Cl. 2026- |
| Sofia Jakobsson | | Forward | 35 | London City Lionesses | Cl. 2026- |
Most matches played of all time
| Position | Player | Period | Games |
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| 1 | Mariel Roman | 2018- | 188 |
| 2 | Karen Becerril | 2018-2023 | 137 |
| 3 | Zaira Miranda | 2018-2022 | 129 |
| 4 | Diana Guatemala | 2020- | 134 |
| 5 | Laura Parra | 2018-2023 | 126 |
| 6 | Liliana Rodriguez | 2017-2025 | 118 |
| 7 | Yamanic Martínez | 2019-2023 | 100 |
| 8 | Noemí Granados | 2019-2023 | 100 |
| 9 | Karla Martínez | 2020-2022 2025- | 100 [14] |
| 10 | María Mauleón | 2017-2021 | 96 |
Top scorers of all time
| Position | Player | Period | Games |
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| 1 | Mariel Román | 2018- | 75 |
| 2 | Natalia Mauleón | 2017-2021 | 33 |
| 3 | Eugénie Le Sommer | 2025- | 32 [15] |
| 4 | Brenda Woch | 2022-2024 | 25 |
| 6 | Destinney Duron | 2020-2023 | 23 |
| 6 | Carolina Miranda | 2017-2022 | 20 |
| 7 | Cinthya Peraza | 2023- | 20 |
| 8 | Karen Becerril | 2018-2023 | 14 |
| 9 | Kenya Téllez | 2017-2020 | 12 |
| 10 | Amandine Henry | 2024- | 11 |