After a long international break, week 17 – the last week in Liga MX Femenil season, is upon us and it’s going to be a big one.
Bidding goodbye to Mazatlán
In the offseason, it was announced that this was going to be Mazatlán’s last season. The team is not folding but the franchise was sold and will be relocated under the name “Atlante.”
Although teams like this one have been set for failure right from the beginning, and this season was no exception. The players have been doing the impossible to get favorable results and be picked
up by Atlante or another club.
They’re finishing the tournament in the 11th position, an exceptional feat with many seasons finishing near the bottom.
Their final game is going to be an emotional one. Besides, Mazatlán’s Cañoneras are facing Tijuana, a team that needs the three points to keep its playoff hopes alive.
A fiery final week
Week 17 will kick off this Friday and we have some big games on the horizon: el Clásico Regio between Rayadas de Monterrey and Tigres, and Club América vs Pachuca.
For Monterrey and América, this match is a must-win since both are clashing at the top of the table. Currently, Rayadas sits first with 40 points, while the Eagles have 39 points.
Leaving the table aside, all these teams are playing for bragging rights, with rivalries in full swing. Moreover, the result of these games will determine their seeds and confidence ahead of the playoffs. Because we all know the importance of finishing the season with a good result and these teams will want to go into the playoffs with a positive mind.
Qualified teams for playoffs
Monterrey’s Rayadas, Club América, Pachuca’s Tuzas, Tigres, Guadalajara’s Chivas, Toluca’s Diablas and Cruz Azul have already punched their tickets for the playoffs.
Just one ticket remains, and it’s going to go to either Juárez’s Bravas or Tijuana’s Xolas. Who has the upper hand? Juárez. They’re currently 8th in the table with 26 points and will face Atlas. If they win, they’re in.
On the other hand, we have Tijuana, a team that’s one point shy from Bravas and will play Mazatlán. Besides a must-win against Las Cañoneras, they’ll have to wait for Juárez to find out their fate.
Is Toluca’s fire going away?
Although striker Eugénie Le Sommer is leading the Golden Boot race, the last few games Diablas played haven’t been very convincing.
The loss against Cruz Azul resonated heavily after beating them 4-0. What else? Ending in a 3-3 draw against León, a team that is currently 13th in the table. Also worrisome was the result against Mazatlán, which finished with a close 3-2 victory.
While Le Sommer is outscoring the other teams, Toluca has the responsibility to be smart in defense, something they haven’t been able to do lately and that’s going to be crucial if they want to make a playoff run.
Rayadas de Monterrey is unbeaten
It took many seasons, but Rayadas is back amongst the top teams again. Of course, they were always counted among the top five, but in the passing years, they lost their soccer and identity, especially after Rebeca Bernal left.
However, coach Amandine Miquel was what this team needed, and they still have yet to lose this year. This historical run can end on a high note if they can defeat Tigres.
This team is not flashy; they don’t have a clear marquee player but it is a humble, hard-working one, and that is paying off.
Another edition of Clásico Regio is upon us
Clausura 2026’s Clásico Regio will see the current champions, Tigres, against the tournament leaders, Rayadas.
Monterrey will be playing at home, and its defense is a tough one. They have only allowed five goals and it’s the team with the best defense. They’re not the team with the most goals scored but they’re in the top three.
On the other hand, Tigres is the reigning champion and although they haven’t had a bad season, it wasn’t as good as before. They’re currently fourth and have 13 goals against and 38 in favor, with 16 of those (almost 50%) scored by Diana Ordoñez.
Eugénie Le Sommer at top
There are three clear nominees for the Golden Boot this year and for the first time in a long time, it seems like Tuzas’ Charlyn Corral won’t win it. Unless she scores at least a hat-trick against América.
Who’s leading this season?
French striker Eugénie Le Sommer is the top goalscorer of the competition with 17 tallies. Following closely with 16 goals is Tigres’ striker Diana Ordóñez.
The aforementioned Corral is third with 13 goals. Cruz Azul’s Uchenna Kanu is also worth mentioning. The former Tigres and Racing Louisville striker is currently 4th with in this category.
