Akumal pueblo has its first women’s football team — the STARS! Captain Taña reports that they had a 10-2 record going into the final season game. A loss to one of the Chemuyil teams had the STARS finishing in 3rd place – not bad for their first year out!
The STARS competed against the eight teams from Chemuyil in a 13-week season, coached by Mandi. The team is made up of women ranging in age from 13 (Naomi) to the upper 20s (Rebeca and Merly). All are new to league play except Rebeca, who has previously played on teams in both Tulum and Playa del Carmen. High scorers this season were Rebeca with 16, Fatima, and Cinthia.
