European football powers are taking note as Mexico's Liga MX Femenil continues to attract top talent from around the world, with French international Eugénie Le Sommer joining the league for her second half of the season. The 36-year-old forward has already made a significant impact, helping her team Toluca finish fourth in the Apertura and win their opening games in the Clausura.
Le Sommer's arrival is not without precedent, as former teammate Amandine Henry joined her at Toluca last summer, followed by other European stars. The league's unique format, with 18 teams playing each other once, twice in two separate competitions, means a 34-game season that is significantly longer than most European leagues.
The crowds in Mexico are a notable feature of the league, with attendance figures regularly exceeding 5,000, and Le Sommer believes this has been a major factor in her decision to join. "We have more fans in the stadium than in Europe," she says. "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."
The prospect of two separate leagues also appeals to Le Sommer, who has previously played three times a week for years with her club and national team. "I think in Europe when you are not in the Champions League you don't have enough games," she explains. "That's why I like it here. We all love to play games of football, that's why I said it's really dynamic because we play every week, sometimes every three or four days."
Le Sommer has settled into her new life in Mexico with ease, despite the challenges of adjusting to a new culture and language. She is now looking to build on last season's performance, which saw Toluca reach the quarter-finals of the championship playoffs.
As Le Sommer continues to enjoy her time in Mexico, it's clear that European football powers are starting to take notice. With its competitive format, attractive crowds, and growing media presence, Liga MX Femenil is fast becoming a destination for top talent from around the world. As Le Sommer herself says, "I think Europe can be afraid of what is happening here because they have the ability to attract top players."
Le Sommer's arrival is not without precedent, as former teammate Amandine Henry joined her at Toluca last summer, followed by other European stars. The league's unique format, with 18 teams playing each other once, twice in two separate competitions, means a 34-game season that is significantly longer than most European leagues.
The crowds in Mexico are a notable feature of the league, with attendance figures regularly exceeding 5,000, and Le Sommer believes this has been a major factor in her decision to join. "We have more fans in the stadium than in Europe," she says. "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."
The prospect of two separate leagues also appeals to Le Sommer, who has previously played three times a week for years with her club and national team. "I think in Europe when you are not in the Champions League you don't have enough games," she explains. "That's why I like it here. We all love to play games of football, that's why I said it's really dynamic because we play every week, sometimes every three or four days."
Le Sommer has settled into her new life in Mexico with ease, despite the challenges of adjusting to a new culture and language. She is now looking to build on last season's performance, which saw Toluca reach the quarter-finals of the championship playoffs.
As Le Sommer continues to enjoy her time in Mexico, it's clear that European football powers are starting to take notice. With its competitive format, attractive crowds, and growing media presence, Liga MX Femenil is fast becoming a destination for top talent from around the world. As Le Sommer herself says, "I think Europe can be afraid of what is happening here because they have the ability to attract top players."
Mexico's Liga MX Femenil is like the secret sauce that all European teams are trying to figure out 
I mean, who wouldn't want a league with 18 teams, 34 games, and crowds that go wild every week? 
It's not just about the football, it's about the experience, you know? The energy in those stadiums is infectious, and Le Sommer is living proof of that. 
I think European teams are starting to realize they can't compete with the Liga MX Femenil's unique format and fanbase. 
It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out, especially with top players like Le Sommer making the move. 
I mean, who wouldn't wanna play in a league with SO many fans?! 
They say the crowds are like 5k+ and it's all about the vibe, fam! 
The format is def unique too, but it works for them, no cap. 
Le Sommers talkin' sense, btw. She likes the fact that there r so many games, aka she getz 2 play 3-4 times a week lol. 
It's all about attractin top talent now, and Liga MX Femenil is on the map, no question! 
i mean we all know european leagues are trying to catch up but liga mx femenil is just so underrated 
it's not just about the money or fame, it's about the excitement and passion of the fans too 
i'm hyped to see what other european stars will join the league next 
It'll be interesting to see if they can keep up with the growing competition.
. It's clear that the league has something special going on, from the passionate fans (5k+ every game? wow!) to the competitive format and dynamic schedule. Eugenie Le Sommer seems like a great addition to the team, and it's awesome that she's settling in so well.
. She'd totally love to see more of these top players in action, so fingers crossed for Liga MX Femenil!
, and the format is so different from what they're used to. It's like a breath of fresh air for football fans everywhere! 
And I love how Eugénie Le Sommer is bringing that European flair to the league while also adapting to the Mexican culture 
. She's a total pro 
Mexico's Liga MX Femenil is on the rise and it's about time the world took notice! 
Eugénie Le Sommer joining Toluca for her second half of the season is a major coup, especially considering she was playing at Lyon and PSG already! 
What's not to love about playing every week, sometimes even three or four days straight? 
It's like a football player's dream come true!
I mean, we all know how much European players love to travel and play, but this just takes it to a whole new level. 
toluca is like a magnet for european talent and i can see why, the crowds are crazy 
It's great to see top talent from around the world flocking to this league and making it even more competitive. Maybe Europe needs a change of pace or something 
. Anyways, Toluca's got a solid team with Le Sommer on board, so I'm excited to see how they do in the second half of the season! 
We've seen this before, where new leagues or competitions pop up and suddenly everyone's talking about them. But in this case, it feels like something more is happening. The quality of the players and the teams is just getting better and better.
. The fact that European football powers are taking note of this league's success is not just about the quality of soccer being played, but also about the business side of things. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we can no longer dictate where top talent goes to play, Mexico is the new hub." 
It's like they're saying "game on" to all the European leagues out there 