Upon returning to Brazil, she had a short spell with Botucatu Futebol Clube, then joined Ferroviária[5] ahead of the 2013 season.

[4] She then joined the new expansion side, the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League for the 2016 season,[6] complemented by loan spells with Adelaide United and Atlético Madrid in the 2016 and 2017 offseasons respectively.

In April 2019, Mônica signed for reigning Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino champions Corinthians.

[10] She made her senior Brazil women's national football team debut on 11 June 2014, a 0–0 friendly draw with France staged in Guyana.

A controversial own goal by Mônica against Australia at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup saw Brazil lose its first group stage match in 24 years.