Women’s A – Preseason Preview

FlagPlus Football’s Women’s A Division returns this spring as one of the most competitive platforms for women’s flag football anywhere in the world. Known for its intensity, talent level, and deep roster of experienced players, Women’s A stands as a testament to how far the sport has come — and how high the ceiling still is.

With seven teams set to compete this season — BLEU POUD, Subzero, Cayenne, IceCold, Monarchs, Les Crocs, and Matrix — the stage is set for what should be another compelling chapter in the division’s legacy. From championship-caliber rosters to rising programs stepping up from lower divisions, this season features a compelling mix of proven contenders and new challengers.

Subzero: Reigning Champions and National Standard

Few Women’s teams in the world have achieved what Subzero has. A returning powerhouse in Women’s A, Subzero enters the Spring 2025 season as the reigning champions, having gone 9–1 last season and claiming the title with a victory over Cayenne in the finals.

This team has set the standard for women’s flag football in Canada for years and continues to do so with elite talent and consistency.

Subzero’s excellence was reflected in last season’s individual awards:

Sara Parker was named Quarterback of the Year and also earned Finals MVP honors.
Caroline Moquin-Joubert took home Wide Receiver of the Year, marking her as a top offensive threat.
Sabrina Gervais earned 2-Way Player of the Year, a nod to her contributions on both offense and defense.

With multiple award winners returning, Subzero remains a measuring stick for every other team in the division.

Cayenne:

Another returning team, Cayenne had a strong campaign last season, finishing 6–4 and reaching the championship game. Their run ended with a loss to Subzero in the finals, but the effort confirmed their status as one of the top teams in Women’s A.

Cayenne also features award-winning talent:

Alexane Fournier was named Defensive Player of the Year last season.
Léa Duval was selected as an All-Star, further strengthening their identity as a defensively capable squad.

Cayenne’s recent history shows a team with the ability to make deep playoff runs, and with key players back this spring, they’ll look to build on last season’s momentum.

BLEU POUD:

BLEU POUD enters the season as a rebranded team, but their roster is largely familiar. Most of this team competed last season under the name Citadines, finishing with a 6–4 record before falling to Subzero in the semifinals. This Team also includes players from Ahuntsic, Outaouais and Concordia.

This version of the team brings back multiple key pieces from that playoff run:

Laura Molimard, who earned an All-Star selection last season.
Audrey Lajoie, who was named Finals MVP for her Co-Ed 3 team last season.

With strong continuity and high-level contributors, BLEU POUD looks to pick up where Citadines left off.

Matrix:

Matrix is another team entering the season under a new name but with a core that is anything but new. They previously competed as Les Bleues, finishing the Winter season 7–3 before losing in the semifinals to Cayenne.

Matrix returns multiple players who earned league recognition:

Elisabeth Ashkar was named an All-Star last season.
Anne-Frédéric Tardif also received an All-Star selection.

With a proven playoff history and recognized talent, Matrix begins this season as a team with the tools to compete at the top.

Monarchs:

While Monarchs are not a returning team, their roster is made up of women who have previously played at a high level in FlagPlus Football. As a result, they enter the Women’s A division with a mix of freshness and familiarity.

Les Crocs:

Les Crocs had a dominant run in Women’s Division 2 last season, going a perfect 10–0 in the regular season before being eliminated in the quarterfinals.

This spring, they step into Women’s A — a significant move that marks both their ambition and the league’s competitive depth. While they’re new to this tier, their perfect record last season suggests they are more than ready to test themselves against top-level opponents.

IceCold:

Like Monarchs, IceCold is a new name in Women’s A, but the players are far from new to FPF competition.

Many members of the IceCold roster previously played for Patriotes du Cégep de St-Laurent, who posted a 9–1 record in Women’s Division 2 last season. That team also saw its season end in the quarterfinals.

Now, those players reunite under a new banner to take on the challenge of the A Division. IceCold enters the season as an unknown entity — but one rooted in strong past performance.

Returning Award Winners and All-Stars

A number of the league’s top individual performers from last season are returning this spring, spread across several of the division’s most competitive teams:

Award Winners:

Sara Parker (Subzero) – Quarterback of the Year, Finals MVP
Caroline Moquin-Joubert (Subzero) – Wide Receiver of the Year
Alexane Fournier (Cayenne) – Defensive Player of the Year
Sabrina Gervais (Subzero) – 2-Way Player of the Year

All-Star Selections:

Laura Molimard (BLEU POUD)
Elisabeth Ashkar (Matrix)
Anne-Frédéric Tardif (Matrix)
Léa Duval (Cayenne)

Additional Notable Player:

Audrey Lajoie (BLEU POUD) – Finals MVP, Co-Ed 3

With this amount of top-end talent returning to the field, we can expect the same level of excellence and intensity that has come to define Women’s A.

What to Expect This Season

As the season begins, all seven teams start with a clean slate. For some, like Subzero and Cayenne, the goal is clear: get back to the finals. For others — like Matrix and BLEU POUD — it’s about taking the next step after semifinal exits. And for Monarchs, Les Crocs, and IceCold, it’s about establishing their identity in one of the toughest divisions in the sport.

There are no guarantees in Women’s A, but there is one constant: competition at the highest level.