The Vietnamese Women's National League, officially the Women's National League[1] (Vietnamese: Giải Bóng đá Nữ Vô Địch Quốc Gia, lit. 'Women's National Football League'), also called the Thai Son Bac Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the highest league of women's football in Vietnam. The league was established in 1998 and is currently contested by 8 teams. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have won the Vietnamese Women's National League the most, winning the title 10 times.
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Women's Vietnamese Cup |
| Current champions | Ho Chi Minh City I (11th title) (2022) |
| Most championships | Ho Chi Minh City (11 titles) |
| Website | Home page |
| Current: 2023 Vietnamese Women's National League | |
History
In 1998, the first tournament was held with two teams involved: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Hanoi won the league's first championship and also holds the record of ten championships. Currently the tournament involves 8 teams. The Vietnamese Women's National League was the first football tournament for women in Southeast Asia. However, it is not under the direct jurisdiction of the Vietnam Football Federation, thus the league is entirely made up of amateur or semi-professional players.
In 2022, shortly after the senior side qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, a historic moment occurred when two players from Ho Chi Minh City (Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Anh, Lê Hoài Lương) transferred to Thai Nguyen and were given opportunities with professional contracts, the first in Vietnam's women's football history. After VFF intervention by request of Ho Chi Minh City, the transfers were able to continue after the South Vietnamese club secured a guarantee.[2][3] It was considered a watershed moment for Vietnamese women's football due to its amateur/semi-professional status, sparked debates about whenever Vietnamese Women's National League should be reorganised and enter the new professional era.
Format
Teams play each other two times per season on a weekly basis. The team with the most wins after that is the champion. In order from high to low, the tiebreakers are:
- most wins
- better in direct matches
- most goals
Clubs
| Team | Manager | 2023 season |
|---|---|---|
| Hà Nội I |  Nguyễn Anh Tuấn | 2nd |
| Hà Nội II | Đặng Quốc Tuấn | 6th |
| Hồ Chí Minh City I | Đoàn Thị Kim Chi | 1st |
| Hồ Chí Minh City II | Nguyễn Quốc Nam | 8th |
| Phong Phú Hà Nam | Phạm Văn Hải | 4th |
| Sơn La | Lường Văn Chuyên | 7th |
| TNG Thái Nguyên | Đoàn Việt Triều | 5th |
| Than Khoáng Sản | Đoàn Minh Hải | 3rd |
Champions
Teams reaching the top three
| Team | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City I (District 1 Hồ Chí Minh City / Hồ Chí Minh City) | 11 (2002, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) | 4 (1998, 1999, 2013, 2018) | 3 (2000, 2011, 2012) |
| Hanoi (Hà Nội Tràng An I / Hà Nội I) | 10 (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014) | 11 (2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) | 3 (2007, 2017, 2018) |
| Than KSVN (Than Việt Nam / Than Cửa Ông) | 2 (2007, 2012) | 2 (2008, 2009) | 13 (1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) |
| Hanoi II (Hà Tây / Hòa Hợp Hà Tây) | 1 (2006) | 4 (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007) | 4 (2002, 2003, 2008, 2009) |
| Phong Phu Ha Nam (Hà Nam) | 1 (2018) | 3 (2011, 2014, 2017) | 5 (2004, 2005, 2013, 2015, 2016) |
Individual awards
See also
References
External links
- Official site
- League at soccerway.com