RCD Espanyol (women)

RCD Espanyol Femenino is the women's football (soccer) section of RCD Espanyol. Was founded in 1970.

History

RCD Espanyol was one of the pioneering teams in women's football 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.

Stadium

Honours

• Superliga Femenina (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 Cup
  • Qualifying Stage
    • Espanyol 4-1 Hibernian
    • Espanyol 1-0 Juvisy
    • Espanyol 7-0 KÍ
  • Group Stage
    • Espanyol 2-4 Kolbotn
    • Espanyol 0-3 Umeå
    • Espanyol 5-0 Lehenda Chernihiv

Current squad

As of 10 October 2011
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Former players

Players listed in bold have had caps for their respective countries

External links

• Official website