Pumas Femenil presents reinforcements for Apertura 2026, commits to winning the title

Pumas Femenil is embarking on a new era with the presentation of six reinforcements for the Apertura 2026 season. The team, which debuts at the Olímpico Universitario stadium against León, carries renewed "illusion" and the obligation to "achieve important things." The club's sporting vice president, Antonio Sancho, welcomed the new players: Andrea Pereira, Priscila Chinchilla, Leighanne Robe, Casandra Montero, Emily Gielnik, and Elena Sainz. Sancho expressed his hope for a great tournament and a strong push for the championship, stating, "Our first objective is to advance, and then to seek the championship." Andrea Pereira, with four years of experience in Mexico and three titles, joins the university squad with the goal of helping the institution secure its first championship. "I come to win, my objective is to win, yes or yes," she declared, thanking the club for their confidence. Costa Rican player Priscila Chinchilla, returning to Mexico after playing for Atlético de Madrid, shared her excitement about joining one of Mexico's most important clubs. "I am very happy to be at this club, I know it is one of the most important in Mexico. The group is motivated, and I hope it will be a very good season for us," she mentioned. Australian forward Emily Gielnik stated she is "very happy" to join Pumas, finding the experience "much better than expected." She added, "I am really proud to be here and be part of Pumas. I am here to deliver my best version, and I want to win the trophy this season. I am here ready for you to see my best version, I will give everything for this team, I want to help, and I am hungrier than ever." English player Leighanne Robe also shared her enthusiasm for playing under coach Roberto Medina, thanking the club for their trust. "I am really happy to be here and I want to play at a high level. I am going to play with my heart and defend my team," she asserted. The Mexican additions, Casandra Montero and Elena Sainz, acknowledged the opportunity to "wear these colors" and accepted the "challenge of seeking to lift the cup," recognizing it as the team's primary objective.

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We have to qualify within the first four, the first objective is to advance and then seek the championship.