Europe should be worried - Le Sommer brings star power to Mexico's Liga MX Femenil revolution
Eugénie Le Sommer, a former French international and Olympique Lyonnais legend, has just begun the second half of her first full season in Latin America, and she's already making waves. With her recent arrival at Toluca, one of Mexico's top clubs, Le Sommer is part of an influx of high-profile talent that's transforming the country's women's football league into a force to be reckoned with.
The Liga MX Femenil has everything going for it - 18 teams competing in a single round-robin format, with each team playing every other opponent twice over two separate competitions. This means a grueling 34-game schedule per season, which is significantly longer than the average European league. But Le Sommer isn't complaining - she's embracing the challenge and enjoying the increased competitiveness.
The league's popularity has grown exponentially since its inception, with crowds regularly running into the thousands and social media engagement numbers rivaling those in top European leagues. Le Sommer describes the atmosphere as "crazy," with 3,000 to 5,000 fans packing stadiums for every game - a far cry from the relatively sparse crowds that were common in France.
The prospect of playing three games per week, including domestic cup competitions and Champions League matches during her time in France, has given Le Sommer a new lease on life. "I think in Europe when you're not in the Champions League, you don't have enough games," she says. "That's why I like it here - we all love to play football, and that's why it's so dynamic because we play every week, sometimes every three or four days."
As for the competition itself, Le Sommer is relishing the opportunity to test herself against some of the best players in the world. With her Toluca teammates including fellow French internationals Amandine Henry and Faustine Robert, Le Sommer is part of a French revolution that's shaking up the league.
At 36 years old, Le Sommer admits she could have easily signed with another European club - but she's choosing to stay in Mexico, where she's found a sense of community and belonging. "Nobody has spoken about my age here," she says with a smile. "I'm really happy about that because in my mind, I'm 28."
Europe should be taking note: Le Sommer is just the latest high-profile addition to a league that's rapidly gaining ground on its European counterparts. With its exciting brand of football, passionate fans, and increasing international appeal, the Liga MX Femenil is well on its way to becoming a top destination for women's football talent around the world.
Eugénie Le Sommer, a former French international and Olympique Lyonnais legend, has just begun the second half of her first full season in Latin America, and she's already making waves. With her recent arrival at Toluca, one of Mexico's top clubs, Le Sommer is part of an influx of high-profile talent that's transforming the country's women's football league into a force to be reckoned with.
The Liga MX Femenil has everything going for it - 18 teams competing in a single round-robin format, with each team playing every other opponent twice over two separate competitions. This means a grueling 34-game schedule per season, which is significantly longer than the average European league. But Le Sommer isn't complaining - she's embracing the challenge and enjoying the increased competitiveness.
The league's popularity has grown exponentially since its inception, with crowds regularly running into the thousands and social media engagement numbers rivaling those in top European leagues. Le Sommer describes the atmosphere as "crazy," with 3,000 to 5,000 fans packing stadiums for every game - a far cry from the relatively sparse crowds that were common in France.
The prospect of playing three games per week, including domestic cup competitions and Champions League matches during her time in France, has given Le Sommer a new lease on life. "I think in Europe when you're not in the Champions League, you don't have enough games," she says. "That's why I like it here - we all love to play football, and that's why it's so dynamic because we play every week, sometimes every three or four days."
As for the competition itself, Le Sommer is relishing the opportunity to test herself against some of the best players in the world. With her Toluca teammates including fellow French internationals Amandine Henry and Faustine Robert, Le Sommer is part of a French revolution that's shaking up the league.
At 36 years old, Le Sommer admits she could have easily signed with another European club - but she's choosing to stay in Mexico, where she's found a sense of community and belonging. "Nobody has spoken about my age here," she says with a smile. "I'm really happy about that because in my mind, I'm 28."
Europe should be taking note: Le Sommer is just the latest high-profile addition to a league that's rapidly gaining ground on its European counterparts. With its exciting brand of football, passionate fans, and increasing international appeal, the Liga MX Femenil is well on its way to becoming a top destination for women's football talent around the world.
? I feel like Le Sommer got so much more than just a new team, she found her tribe and that's literally everything 
. I love how she's embracing the grueling schedule and the increased competitiveness - it's like she's been born to do this 
. And honestly, 3,000 to 5,000 fans is crazy loud 
! The fact that Mexico's Liga MX Femenil is becoming a top destination for women's football talent is just amazing 
. I'm shipping Le Sommer and the rest of her French teammates to Toluca ASAP 
. The Liga MX Femenil is definitely on the rise, and if Europe's worried, they should probably get used to seeing more Latin American talent in their leagues 
. Le Sommer might just be the spark that sets off a revolution 
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The Liga MX Femenil is 
Eugénie Le Sommer's arrival is just the icing on the cake 
. At 36, she's proving age is just a number 
. Mexico's got this 
women's football revolution on the rise and Europe should definitely take notice 
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Le Sommer bringing star power to Mexico's Liga MX Femenil, about time Europe takes notice! 
! Le Sommer is killing it down in Mexico, and I'm loving every minute of it 
. Who needs Champions League when you can play 3 games a week? 
And honestly, who can blame her? The atmosphere is insane, and it's clear she's found a new sense of purpose in Mexico 
34 games a season? that's crazy! but i think it's awesome for her that she's getting more playing time and exposure 
Europe needs to step up their game and compete with Mexico now