Pumas Shares Stance on New Women's League Format Ahead of Apertura 2026 Debut

Pumas UNAM is optimistic about the new format for the Women's League, believing it will benefit players and contribute to the league's overall growth. The club's sports vice president stated that specialized individuals have determined the best course for the league's advancement, and Pumas is committed to supporting this development.

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There are specialized people who have looked and sought what is best for the league to continue growing. Pumas is always there to support; we believe it is for the best, and we hope so.

Players also shared their perspectives during the presentation of new university reinforcements for the Apertura 2026 season. Casandra Montero acknowledged a degree of uncertainty surrounding the new system but viewed it as a fresh start, suggesting that changes often lead to positive outcomes. She stressed that the ultimate goal remains to win and accumulate points to qualify for the Liguilla, facing any opponent to achieve the primary objective.

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We all have that uncertainty, but it's a new beginning, and often changes are for the better. In the end, you have to win, accumulate as many points as possible in whatever format to enter the Liguilla, and there you have to face whoever you have to face to achieve the main objective.

Experienced Spanish player Andrea Pereira recognized the substantial technical, tactical, and physical progress the Women's League has made. She expressed confidence that the new format will be advantageous. Pereira noted that the format is still new and its full impact remains to be seen, but she believes the league is heading in the right direction.

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The Women's League has grown immensely technically, tactically, and physically, so I trust that this system will be helpful.

English player Leighanne Robe admitted that her initial impression of the league's previous system was a "strong shock" due to its intensity and number of games. While uncertain about what to expect from the new format, she conveyed excitement for the upcoming season, indicating a positive outlook despite past challenges.

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The new format, we cannot value it yet because it has just begun, so we will see how everything unfolds, how it starts, I think we are going in the right direction.