Djurgårdens IF (Swedish: [ˈjʉ̂ːrˌɡoːɖɛns iːɛf]; formerly known as Djurgården/Älvsjö (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈjʉ̂ːrˌɡoːɖɛn ɛlvɧø]) 2003–2007), commonly known as Djurgården, or (especially locally) Djurgår'n ([ˈjʉ̌ː(r)ɡɔɳ]), is a women's football club from Stockholm, Sweden. The team play their home games at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium[1] and is affiliated to Stockholms Fotbollförbund.[2]
During the 1960s, a women's team representing Djurgårdens IF under the lead of Gösta Sandberg met Öxabäcks IF and won 2–1.[3] In 1969, Djurgården participated in Stockholms FF:s försöksserie, together with IFK Bagarmossen, IK Göta, Gröndals IK, Örby IS, IK Tellus, Tyresö IF, and Vällingby AIK, which Djurgården won without any losses.[4] In 1984 the team was promoted to the then top-tier league Division 1 Norra for the first time.[3] 1985, the debut season in the top-tier ended with a fifth place in the league consisting of AIK, Bälinge IF, Gideonsbergs IF, Hammarby IF, Ope IF, Rönninge SK, Strömsbro IF, Sundsvalls DFF, Sunnanå SK.[5]
In 1988, Djurgården reached Damallsvenskan for the first time by finishing first in Division 1 Norra.[6] In the 1989 season, Djurgården finished fourth in Damallsvenskan and played play-off semi-finals, which they lost on away goals (1–1) to Jitex BK.[6]
After finishing second in the 1991 Damallsvenskan, Djurgården lost again to Jitex BK in the semi-finals of the play-off.[7] The season after, Djurgården got relegated after finishing 11th in Damallsvenskan.[7] Djurgården again won promotion to Damallsvenskan in the 1996 season.[7]
In 2003, Djurgårdens IF and five-time Swedish champions Älvsjö AIK merged to form Djurgården/Älvsjö, where Djurgården owned 51 percent and Älvsjö AIK 49 percent.[8] The new team consisted of a mix of Djurgården and Älvsjö players, including Swedish footballers Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Linda Fagerström, Ulrika Björn, and Jane Törnqvist and coached by Thomas Dennerby.[9]
Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan in their first year with a team consisting of Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helene Nordin, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Josefine Christensen, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Tina Kindvall, Jennie Jonsson, Annica Svensson, Linda Nöjd, Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Sara Johansson, Ulrika Björn, and Jessica Landström.[10]
Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan again in 2004.[11] The team consisted of Maja Åström, Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Kristin Bengtsson, Emma Liljegren, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Jennie Jonsson, Anna Hall, Annica Svensson, Ingrid Bohlin, Marijke Callebaut, Victoria Svensson, Sara Johansson, Venus James, and Jessica Landström.[10]
During the 2004–05 season, the team were runners up in the UEFA Women's Cup after having lost the final against 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam[12]
From the 2007 season, the team competed as Djurgårdens IF.[3] In 2007, the team signed German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer to replace their retiring keeper Bente Nordby.[13]
In the 2012 Damallsvenskan season, Djurgården finished eleventh and was relegated to Elitettan.[14] In the late 2013, Djurgårdens IF Dam joined the men's football section of Djurgårdens IF Fotboll form having been their own section.[15]
In October 2015, Djurgårdens IF secured a promotion place to the 2016 Damallsvenskan.[16]
Djurgården remained in Damallsvenskan for the following seasons.
In July 2023, Marcelo Fernández took over as head coach of the team after Magnus Pålsson.[17]
Djurgårdens IF play their home games on Stockholm Olympic Stadium.[1] They have also played their matches as Hjorthagens IP, Älvsjö IP, Kristinebergs IP and Östermalms IP.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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All results (away, home and aggregate) list Djurgården Stockholm's goal tally first.
| Competition | Round | Club | Away | Home | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Second qualifying round |  Aegina |
– | 5–0 | – |
 Athletic Bilbao |
– | 3–2 | – | ||
 Arsenal |
– | 0–1 | – | ||
| Quarter-final |  Umeå |
1–0 | 2–1 a | 3–1 | |
| Semi-final | Arsenal |
1–0 | 1–1 a | 2–1 | |
| Final |  Turbine Potsdam |
1–3 | 0–2 a | 1–5 | |
| 2005–2006 | Second qualifying round |  Valur Reykjavík |
– | 2–1 | – |
 Alma Almaty |
– | 3–0 | – | ||
 Mašinac Niš |
– | 7–0 | – | ||
| Quarter-final |  Sparta Prague |
2–0 a | 0–0 | 2–0 | |
| Semi-final | Turbine Potsdam |
3–2 a | 2–5 | 5–7 |
a First leg.
