Match Load in Brazilian Women's Professional Soccer

This study compared different load indicators in matches from the National and State Championships of Brazilian professional women's soccer. Six official matches involving seven athletes were analyzed using metrics such as total distance covered, distances in different speed zones, accelerations, and decelerations. The results indicated that the National Championship had higher values for distances covered at speeds between 19–23 km/h and above 23 km/h, as well as a greater number of intense decelerations, particularly in the knockout stages. These differences suggest that players' physical preparation should emphasize high-speed efforts and decelerations when preparing for national competitions.