Brazil had a tournament called Taça Brasil de Futebol Feminino ("Women's Football Brazil Trophy", in English) played between 1983, and 1989, followed by "Torneio Nacional" (1990 and 1991) and "Taça Brasil de Clubes" (1993). A competition also named Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino which was a forerunner of the current tournament, was founded in 1994, ran that season, was cancelled in 1995 and re-instated in 1996 being played until 2001. When it folded, the country was left with only state football leagues for women available in few states and no national tournament.