Folks always ask me, “Is it really worth getting into the Club América Femenil games? Like, really worth it, with the men’s team being such a giant?” And I tell ’em, it’s a whole different ball game, in more ways than one.
I actually tried to properly get into following them a while back. Not just casual highlights, but really follow them. My nephew, he’s young, starting to get into football, and I thought, hey, let’s show him some top-tier women’s play. Good role models, you know? So, I decided we’d make it a thing. Club América, big club, should be easy, right?
Well, that was the first lesson. Easy? Not always. Finding consistent broadcasts, sometimes it felt like a treasure hunt. One week it’s on this platform, next week somewhere else, or the timing is all over the place. Not like the men’s games, which are practically beamed into your eyeballs 24/7. My nephew was like, “Uncle, why is it so tricky?” And I didn’t have a great answer. Made me think, if I’m struggling, imagine a casual fan.
Then you actually watch the games. And man, the quality is there. The skill, the tactics, the sheer grit. These players are phenomenal. They wear that same crest with so much pride. You see them fighting for every ball, playing with incredible passion. My nephew was hooked on a couple of players instantly. He didn’t care it wasn’t the men’s league; he just saw awesome football.
But Here’s the Rub
This whole experience, it reminded me of this one time I tried to get a local band some gigs. Super talented, incredible music. But getting them on decent stages, getting radio play? It was like banging your head against a wall. The talent was undeniable, but the “system” or the “exposure” just wasn’t on the same level as the established acts. It’s the same vibe here.
You’ve got this powerhouse of a club, Club América, right? Massive resources, huge fanbase for the men’s side. And then you look at the Femenil team, and sometimes it feels like they’re operating with, I don’t know, a different set of expectations or support. It’s like having a Ferrari engine but you’re only allowed to drive it in second gear sometimes.
- The marketing push? Often feels like an afterthought compared to the men.
- Media coverage? Patchy, unless it’s a final or a big derby.
- Even getting merch, proper Femenil specific stuff, can be a mission.
It’s not about the players lacking anything. They’re top-class. It’s about the whole structure around them needing to catch up, to give them the same level playing field, the same spotlight. Because when they get it, they shine. My nephew doesn’t ask “why is it tricky” anymore. He just asks, “When’s the next América Femenil game?” That tells you everything. They’ve got the goods. The rest just needs to follow, consistently. It’s frustrating as a fan because you see the potential, you see the brilliance, and you just want everyone else to see it as easily as they see the men’s game. It’s getting there, but man, it’s a grind. And you feel it when you’re trying to be a dedicated follower.
