Overcoming Barriers Key to Union Berlin's Success Journey
**FC Union Berlin Prepares for European Debut as Women's Team Soars**
Football fans in Berlin are buzzing with excitement as FC Union Berlin's women's team prepares to take the European stage before the new season begins. This meteoric rise from the third-tier to the Bundesliga has been a testament to the team's continuity, professionalism, and unwavering determination.
Last season, the team, coached by Christian Wück, who is also the coach of the German national team, secured their place in the top tier two rounds before the season ended in the 2. Bundesliga. This impressive feat was achieved after 76 games, 64 wins, 7 draws, and only 5 losses. The team's top scorer, Sarah Abu Sabbah, scored an astounding 42 goals in the Regionalliga season 2023/24.
During their march, the Union women played in front of an average of 7,190 spectators per game, even outdoing Champions League finalist FC Barcelona (6,794). This dedicated fan support has not gone unnoticed, with Dirk Zingler, the club's manager, aiming for 40,000 spectators to attend both men's and women's games at the new stadium.
The team's success can also be attributed to the club's strategic player signings. Eight new players have joined the team for the inaugural Bundesliga season, including Nadine Bühl, Hannah Eurlings, and Tanja Pawollek. The secret behind the team's success is their focus on continuity and professionalism, as exemplified by goalkeeper Cara Bösl, who kept a clean sheet in half of the games in the 2. Bundesliga.
Real Madrid Femenino, a regular in the Champions League, could serve as a role model for 1. FC Union Berlin, having been founded only in 2020. Last season, they narrowly missed out on the Champions League semi-finals. As a gesture of camaraderie and preparation, the club has invited Real Madrid Femenino to play a friendly match as a test before the official season kick-off on August 17th.
Bernd Schröder, a former manager of Turbine Potsdam, commends 1. FC Union Berlin for recognizing gaps in women's football and seizing opportunities. The Oberspree training center, worth 25 million euros, provides the infrastructural basis for success.
As the women's team of 1. FC Union Berlin gears up for the Bundesliga, sports director Jennifer Zietz aims for a mid-table position and prioritizes sustainability and step-by-step development. This approach, combined with the team's undeniable potential, promises an exciting new chapter in the club's history.
Amidst the growing anticipation, FC Union Berlin's women's team plans to demonstrate their skills in various sports, especially football, as they prepare for their European debut. Coach Christian Wück, who also coaches the German national team, will lead them in this exciting journey, as they aim to maintain their impressive winning record established over the past seasons.
