Women’s U20 beach soccer side gears up for historic first tests | OneFootball

Brazilian beach soccer is going through a period of restructuring. Especially since the start of the CBF’s current administration, the sport has received more attention. A department was created, led by director Mauro Carmélio and manager Lavoisier Freire, who have been transforming the structure of the Brazilian National Teams. After establishing dedicated coaching staffs and improving the working conditions of the existing teams (the senior men’s and U-20 men’s teams, and the senior women’s team), it is now time to invest in youth women’s beach soccer, with the creation of the first-ever Brazil Women’s U-20 National Team.

The official presentation of the young athletes and the entire coaching staff took place last Monday (21) in Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo. The ceremony, held in the city hall auditorium, was attended by the entire Brazilian delegation, representatives of the local government, and professionals from the sport who live in Espírito Santo and came to support this landmark moment.

Rose Andrade at the official launch ceremony of the Women’s U-20 National Team, in Vitória-ES.Credits: Disclosure/ Vitória City Hall.

“Today is a very significant date for Brazilian beach soccer, especially for the women’s game. The work CBF has been doing for the development of the sport is unprecedented, and that needs to be highlighted. Personally, I am even happier to see that the first Women’s U-20 National Team in history is holding its first training sessions here in Espírito Santo, a state that is truly a breeding ground for stars of the sport, and one that I am very proud to be part of. We are going to work seriously throughout the week to show these girls how much they can become role models for other young athletes across Brazil,” said coach Rose Andrade during the ceremony.

Training sessions at Camburi Beach began on Tuesday (22), morning and afternoon, and will continue in two daily sessions through Friday (25). Over the weekend, the Women’s U-20 National Team will play two practice matches against the Espírito Santo State Team.

Head coach of the Senior Men’s National Team and technical coordinator of the beach soccer national teams, Chicão Castelo Branco is also in Vitória following everything closely and views the start of work with the new team positively.

“The future is already happening. What once seemed unthinkable is now a reality, and we are already developing projects to create U-17 teams for both genders as well. The training sessions have been spectacular with these girls here in Vitória. They are all showing great pride in wearing Brazil’s shirt and dedicating themselves in a very professional way. It is beautiful to see,” he said.

Women’s U-20 National Team players in training, in Vitória-ESCredits: Kennedy Carvalho

Check out the squad list for the first-ever Brazil Women’s U-20 Beach Soccer National Team

Goalkeepers: Lilica (Vila Nova-EC) // Valen (Meninas na Areia-CE)

Defenders: Larinha (FC Estadual-ES) // Yandra (São Pedro-ES)

Wingers: Anny (Ceilândia-DF) // Emily (São Pedro-ES) // Foguinho (Vasco da Gama-RJ) // Helô (Ceilândia-DF) // Lelê (Santos-SP) // Martinha (Meninas na Areia-CE)

Forwards: Jajá (FC Estadual-ES) // Syll (Guerreiras-MA)

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