U.S. absent from her sports participation
Ann-Katrin Berger, a renowned figure in the Frauen-Bundesliga, spent the early years of her career with 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam from 2011 to 2014. Her tenure with the club included a league-winning campaign in the 2011-2012 season and appearances in UEFA Women's Champions League matches. After her departure, Berger embarked on a successful career abroad, playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Birmingham City, Chelsea, and most recently, NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL (USA) [2][5].
As of August 2025, there is no public record or announcement of Berger receiving offers from Bundesliga clubs for a return, nor a declared timeline for such a move. Her recent focus has been on her current club in the US and her role as Germany’s national team goalkeeper, where she gained prominence after her international debut in 2020 and became Germany’s No. 1 before the 2024 Olympics [1][2][3].
Despite her age (34 years) and international status, a return to the Bundesliga might be possible but remains speculative without public confirmation [5]. Berger herself has expressed a desire to return to Germany and play in the Bundesliga towards the end of her career, but no concrete offers have been reported as of yet.
Meanwhile, Berger has been making waves in the North American professional league NWSL, where she has been playing for Gotham FC for over a year. Her stellar performances have not gone unnoticed, with Giulia Gwinn, a fellow German player and FC Bayern Munich teammate, praising her world-class saves [4]. Gwinn, who won the Footballer of the Year award this year, shared the accolade with Berger.
Berger recently added another accolade to her collection, being named Germany's Footballer of the Year for the second consecutive year [6]. However, her save during the quarterfinal against France during the Euros, which Gwinn described as world-class, was not a highlight that Berger found outstanding in the moment due to a shoulder injury [4].
While Berger's future in the Bundesliga remains uncertain, her impact on the German national team and her current success in the NWSL are undeniable. As of now, Berger continues to shine in the US, with no definitive signs of a return to her former league in Germany.
Sources: 1. dpa/hen 2. Sport Bild 3. BBC Sport 4. Sky Sports 5. Goal.com 6. DFB
