East German Football Clubs Granted Bundesliga Licenses
Football Fever: Women's Bundesliga 2022-2023 Kicks Off
It's about to get heated in Germany's women's football scene, with the top-tier Frauen-Bundesliga expanding to 14 teams this season! Joining the powerhouses such as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are RB Leipzig, FC Carl Zeiss Jena, and promoted Union Berlin.
Maintaining the competitive spirit, relegated Turbine Potsdam and promoted Viktoria Berlin will join the fray in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, alongside other qualifying teams. To participate at any level, clubs must meet certain requirements, including providing adequate facilities, financial stability, and employing a coach and a manager for at least 20 hours per week each.
Once the dust settles, the opening match in the Frauen-Bundesliga between defending champions Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will take center stage on September 6. The 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, meanwhile, will kick off two weeks earlier.
Gearing Up for the Big Leagues
Teams in the Frauen-Bundesliga must obtain a license from the German Football Association (DFB) or Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), fulfilling financial, infrastructural, and organizational conditions. Along with top-notch facilities, clubs are encouraged to invest in youth academies, prove financial viability, and adhere to squad size regulations. Reserve teams like VfL Wolfsburg II or Bayern Munich II can play in lower leagues but are barred from the top two tiers.
Meanwhile, the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga has slightly less stringent requirements, still demanding licenses, up-to-par facilities, financial health, and adherence to squad regulations.
The season usually kicks off in late August, with the exact start dates varying from year to year. For the 2022–2023 season, both leagues were expected to commence sometime in late August or early September.
So get ready to cheer for your favorite teams as the women's football season ramps up in Germany!
European leagues signal an exciting time ahead for women's football, with top-tier competitions like the UEFA Women's Champions League on the horizon. Major European teams like Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, participating in the Frauen-Bundesliga, could potentially advance to claim prestigious titles.
