Europe may be stirring from its slumber, but the real football revolution is happening 1,800 miles south of the Mediterranean - in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil.
The league, which boasts a top-tier squad of players including French icon Eugénie Le Sommer, has been making waves in the football world. Le Sommer, who joined Toluca this season after spending 15 years at Lyon, believes that Europe can be "afraid" of what's happening in Mexico.
"I think Europe can be afraid of what is happening here because they have the ability to attract top players," she said in an exclusive interview. "The league is really competitive, but it's not just about the players. We have two leagues in one season, more games, very dynamic, a lot of people in the stadiums."
Le Sommer, who has been playing in Mexico for over six months now, is thrilled with the experience so far. She credits the league's unique schedule, which sees teams play each other twice in two separate competitions, as one of its biggest advantages.
"I think in Europe when you are not in the Champions League you don't have enough games," she explained. "I had national team games, Champions League, cups, so I played three times a week for a lot of years, but if you don't have that you have 22 games a season. That's why I like it here."
But what really sets the Liga MX Femenil apart is its ability to attract top talent from around the world - including European stars like Le Sommer and her former Lyon teammate Amandine Henry.
"We have more fans in the stadium than in Europe," Le Sommer said, referring to Toluca's record-breaking attendance figures. "When it was Lyon vs PSG you might have 20,000 people, but the rest of the season it's not like what I have here. We have between 3,000 and 5,000 people for every game, it's crazy."
And with two French players in her team and another at the helm, Le Sommer says she's settling in quickly - both on and off the pitch.
"I'm someone who can adapt quite easily," she said. "I find it quite natural and it's why I've managed that quite well here. I enjoy every single game and I want to be better than last season when we lost in the quarter-finals, but I'm happy here."
For Le Sommer, the Liga MX Femenil represents a new chapter in her illustrious career - one that promises to be filled with excitement, challenges, and plenty of goals. As she looks to lead Toluca to success, Europe can't help but take notice.
The league, which boasts a top-tier squad of players including French icon Eugénie Le Sommer, has been making waves in the football world. Le Sommer, who joined Toluca this season after spending 15 years at Lyon, believes that Europe can be "afraid" of what's happening in Mexico.
"I think Europe can be afraid of what is happening here because they have the ability to attract top players," she said in an exclusive interview. "The league is really competitive, but it's not just about the players. We have two leagues in one season, more games, very dynamic, a lot of people in the stadiums."
Le Sommer, who has been playing in Mexico for over six months now, is thrilled with the experience so far. She credits the league's unique schedule, which sees teams play each other twice in two separate competitions, as one of its biggest advantages.
"I think in Europe when you are not in the Champions League you don't have enough games," she explained. "I had national team games, Champions League, cups, so I played three times a week for a lot of years, but if you don't have that you have 22 games a season. That's why I like it here."
But what really sets the Liga MX Femenil apart is its ability to attract top talent from around the world - including European stars like Le Sommer and her former Lyon teammate Amandine Henry.
"We have more fans in the stadium than in Europe," Le Sommer said, referring to Toluca's record-breaking attendance figures. "When it was Lyon vs PSG you might have 20,000 people, but the rest of the season it's not like what I have here. We have between 3,000 and 5,000 people for every game, it's crazy."
And with two French players in her team and another at the helm, Le Sommer says she's settling in quickly - both on and off the pitch.
"I'm someone who can adapt quite easily," she said. "I find it quite natural and it's why I've managed that quite well here. I enjoy every single game and I want to be better than last season when we lost in the quarter-finals, but I'm happy here."
For Le Sommer, the Liga MX Femenil represents a new chapter in her illustrious career - one that promises to be filled with excitement, challenges, and plenty of goals. As she looks to lead Toluca to success, Europe can't help but take notice.
The way Le Sommer is talking about the Liga MX Femenil being more attractive to top European players than Europe itself is a game-changer. I mean, have you seen the crowds they're getting in Mexico? It's crazy! 
3,000 to 5,000 people per game? That's like sold-out stadium after sold-out stadium back home. The financials must be huge too, and that's gonna draw more big names in... Mexico's gonna be a force to be reckoned with soon. 
The league is really stepping up its game with that unique schedule and it's attracting some top talent from around the world. I mean, who wouldn't want to play in a league where you have 22 games per season? It's like having triple the amount of games compared to what European teams get!
She's absolutely raving about how competitive it is and how it's a great fit for her. I love how she mentions that fans are super passionate and turn out in huge numbers - 3,000 to 5,000 people per game? That's insane!
I'm loving how Mexico is giving them a run for their money. The schedule in Liga MX Femenil sounds like a dream come true - more games means more skills on display, am I right? 
. And let's be real, who needs 3-4 games a week when you can have 22? 
. Mexico's got a new football dynasty on their hands and I'm hyped to see how this all plays out 
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. The league's competitive schedule and unique system are giving top European players like Eugénie Le Sommer a run for their money 
. Who needs the Champions League when you have 22 games to play each season? 
! Toluca's attendance figures are crazy, let alone 3,000-5,000 people for a single game 
, especially the Liga MX Femenil 
️! Le Sommer's vibes are totally relatable - 22 games a season is no joke 
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- more games = more excitement! And with fans packing the stadiums like crazy 
, I can see why Le Sommer loves it here 
. This league is definitely on my radar now 
... who knows, maybe we'll see some Mexico-born players making a splash in Europe soon 
? That'd be awesome 
! It's amazing to see top talent from all over the world coming together and dominating the pitch in Mexico. I think it's super cool that she's loving the competitive schedule - more games = more goals, right? 
. I'm also loving how the league is attracting talent from all over the world - it's a game-changer for women's football 
The fact that European players like Eugénie Le Sommer are flocking to Mexico to play in this league is a game-changer 
It's a testament to the league's growing popularity and the excitement around women's football worldwide 
! I mean, Europe has been sleeping on it for too long. Eugénie Le Sommer says they're gonna be "afraid" of what's happening south of the Mediterranean, and honestly, I can see why 
. Can't wait to see what Toluca brings to the table this season... it's gonna be a wild ride, for sure