São Paulo women unveil squad, call for better kick-off times | OneFootball

*By Giovanna Garcia

São Paulo’s women’s team officially presented its squad this Thursday at Morumbis. With a revamped group and the arrival of 12 new players, Tricolor is betting on renewal for the 2026 season, which kicks off next Monday with the first round of the Brazilian Championship.

During the press conference, coach Thiago Viana, defender Tayla, and forward Giovanna Crivelari commented on the national calendar and, especially, the match times, which often end up making it difficult for fans to attend.

“We want to make a request to the CBF to be more flexible with dates and times. We want to play at home, with a packed stadium. We’re going to play in Cotia at nine at night. Broadcasting is very important, but for some people it’s very hard to get there at night,” said Crivelari.

Next, the São Paulo coach highlighted the impact of match times on the women’s football audience.

“Sometimes, a game that’s too late takes away part of the women’s football audience, which is often made up of children and families. It’s a combination of factors: clubs, the federation, television… If we find the best from each, we can maximize it,” said the coach.

Morumbis and Cotia

Regarding the alternation between games at Morumbis and Cotia, defender Tayla emphasized that the squad is used to seeking internal motivation, but acknowledged the difference the fans make.

“We’re used to not playing at home, so we get used to the absence of the fans. We’ve developed to be motivated from the inside out and not let external factors influence us. However, it’s undeniable that when we play in a big stadium with fans, it brings a different motivation. It’s a spectacle for us,” she said.

Thiago also commented on the use of Morumbis and the pursuit of games with greater appeal.

“Even the men’s team sometimes doesn’t play here because of the schedule. What we’re aiming for is to go further in the competitions. That way, we can bring more fans here, make it profitable, because we can’t forget that football is a business. Big games are necessary to attract more fans,” he concluded.

The Soberanas will make their debut in the Brasileirão against Internacional, at Sesc Protásio Alves, in Porto Alegre, at 8 p.m. (Brasília time).

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