Union Berlin Inks German Striker Sophie Weidauer for Women's Team
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Get ready, Union fans, 'cause we got another top talent joining the squad! That's right, 23-year-old forward Sophie Weidauer is making the leap to 1. FC Union Berlin from Werder Bremen!
Born and raised in Saxony, Weidauer honed her skills in the Erzgebirge region before stepping up her game to professional football. She made over 120 appearances in the Bundesliga, a significant accomplishment for a player her age, showcasing her reputation as a reliable striker.
Weidauer's standout performances with Werder Bremen, including a brace in a 3:1 extra-time cup semi-final win against Hamburger SV before a record crowd of 57,000, caught the attention of the Iron Ones. In her own words, she's excited to join the Union family and contribute to their future success.
Before Weidauer, Union signed Tanja Pawollek, Anna Aehling from Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as Samantha Steuerwald and Eileen Campbell from Freiburg. Looking to keep the momentum going, Union's management is bullish about the future with their newest addition.
Werder Bremen will miss Weidauer's scoring touch, but for Union Berlin, it's a fresh opportunity to take the Women's Bundesliga by storm.
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The new addition to Union Berlin's Women's Team, Sophie Weidauer, hails from Saxony and has demonstrated her prowess as a professional footballer in the Bundesliga, making over 120 appearances by the age of 23. Union Berlin's management is optimistic about their future success with her, especially as she has shown a consistent scoring touch, exemplified by her braces in significant matches, such as the 3:1 extra-time cup semi-final win against Hamburger SV.
Fans of European leagues can look forward to watching Weidauer don the colors of the Iron Ones, as she transitions from SV Werder Bremen, where her departure will undoubtedly be felt due to her notable contributions to the team.