Fortaleza Women is the women's football team of Fortaleza Esporte Clube, competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A2 (Brazil W L2), the second division of women's football. Based in Fortaleza, Ceará, the team plays its home matches at the Arena Castelão, a massive stadium that occasionally hosts their games. The team was founded to expand the club's footprint and aligns with the club's traditional red, white, and blue colors. As a relatively new project, Fortaleza Women is focused on development and climbing the national ladder. The team has been building a competitive squad with an eye on promotion to the top-flight Série A1, demonstrating steady progress in recent seasons. The current era is defined by a project of growth, leveraging the strong infrastructure and fan culture of the parent club. The Leão do Pici's immense support translates to a growing following for the women's side. Fortaleza Women represents the club's commitment to equality and the exciting future of football in northeastern Brazil.