Monaco United secured promotion to the Regional Division after a dominant playoff performance against Étoile d’Aubune, concluding a historic debut season for the club. Following commanding 10-1 and 6-1 victories across the two matches, Monaco officially sealed promotion after an unbeaten season.
In their first matchup, on home soil, Monaco quickly delivered a commanding performance, beating their opponents 10-1 and gaining a considerable advantage heading into their away match on 31 May. The team’s message before that match was clear: remain focused, preserve their unbeaten record, and secure a victory to conclude the season.
President and Head Coach Marco Simone led his team into the second match with an emphasis on starting strongly and controlling the flow of the match from the opening minutes. Alicia Sweye did exactly that, scoring in the first few minutes for Monaco and allowing the team to control the rhythm of play. By halftime, Monaco had found themselves ahead 3-0, allowing Simone to rotate players so that each member of the team could take part in what was a special moment for the club.
The team’s momentum continued into the second half, resulting in a 6-1 final score and securing Monaco’s promotion to the Regional Division next season.
“Creating a club from scratch and seeing it grow so quickly brings a unique feeling. This season, we built far more than a team: we built a family,” Simone shared following this victory.
The historic season featured a District Championship Title, Marenco Cup Title, a Mediterranean Cup final appearance, and promotion to the Regional Division. Beyond this, the season proved to be much more significant than just trophies. Less than a year ago, the team essentially had nothing. The club required meticulous building: assembling the squad, developing chemistry, creating an identity, and establishing a team culture. The team has surpassed these steps and become a truly united group with strong values, cohesion, and team spirit.
“We are extremely happy with what we have achieved, and we hope to continue this momentum in the Regional Division. We needed to remain faithful to our identity throughout the season without ever changing our habits, and we succeeded in imposing our style of play,” Captain Houleyemata Deme shared after the victory.
For Simone, however, the promotion represents only the beginning. “Monaco United was created to build something sustainable, innovative, and unique in women’s football. This promotion is a magnificent achievement, but above all, it marks the beginning of our story.”
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