AZ Alkmaar Women is a top-tier women's football team from the Netherlands, competing in the Eredivisie Vrouwen and based at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. The women's section of the historic AZ Alkmaar club was officially founded in 2007 and wears the club's iconic red and white stripes. The team was established to build on the strong youth development and sporting philosophy of the parent club, quickly becoming a significant force in Dutch women's football. Their peak era arrived in the late 2010s and early 2020s, marked by consistent top-three finishes and a thrilling KNVB Women's Cup victory in 2021, a landmark achievement that cemented their status. The current squad, featuring a blend of Dutch internationals and talented youngsters, continues to challenge for domestic honors, regularly qualifying for European competitions and playing an attractive, possession-based style of football. The team benefits from the strong infrastructure and fan culture of AZ Alkmaar, with growing support making matchdays in Alkmaar a lively affair.