VSG Altglienicke Packs Up: Next Season's Home Games Headed to Fürstenwalde's SpreeArena
VSG Altglienicke Relocates to a New Base in Fuerstenwalde - VSG Altglienicke Transfers Headquarters to New Location in Fürstenwalde
Hey there, sports fan! Listen up, 'cause we're talking about some serious football moves. The VSG Altglienicke has got some big plans for the 2025/26 season, and they involve a brand-new home for their home games. That's right, they're swapping Berlin for Fürstenwalde's Spree-Arena, and here's the lowdown on what went down.
In the morning, with their new coach Ersan Parlatan leading the way, the team had their first training session with seven fresh faces. Later on, the team's top brass—managing director Marco Schröder, sports director Torsten Mattuschka, and infrastructure manager Stefan Dreyer—jumped in a car and headed to Fürstenwalde. They rolled up at the Spree-Arena at the Friesen Stadium, where they'll be playing their home games for the next season.
Why the change of scenery, you ask? Well, sadly, the search for a suitable stadium in Berlin hit a brick wall, and the VSG couldn't find what they needed. Fear not, though—Fürstenwalde stepped up, and the VSG will be sharing the Spree-Arena with the FSV Union Fürstenwalde.
"This is a raw deal for Berlin," mumbled Torsten Mattuschka. "Our thanks go out to Fürstenwalde and the FSV, but it's a bummer we have to move to Brandenburg. There are around 40 to 50 jobs hanging in the balance."
Last season, the team had to make do playing at the Zoschke Stadium in Lichtenberg. They couldn't agree on terms with Lichtenberg 47 for further cooperation. Since their promotion to the Regionalliga in 2017, the club also played at the Jahn Sport Park and the amateur stadium of Hertha BSC. Their home stadium in Altglienicke? Not up to snuff for the Regionalliga, I'm afraid.
The new home of the VSG pros on Baumschulenweg, where they've been training since 2019, ain't ready just yet. A funding grant of €4.3 million has been approved since 2020, but the district of Treptow-Köpenick has yet to renovate the stadium to meet the required Regionalliga standard.
As for the Fürstenwalde football fans, Mayor Matthias Rudolph felt a pang of regret. "It's a bummer for the Fürstenwalde football fans that higher-class football won't be happening here anymore," he said. "But I think we've got a sweet deal for everyone with the VSG."
So, there you have it, folks! VSG Altglienicke's packing up and heading down the highway to Fürstenwalde for their 2025/26 season. Let's hope it's a successful move for all involved!
[1] Note: The provided enrichment data presents a broader context of the move, including potential implications for Berlin and Fürstenwalde football culture, the local economy, and fan attendance.
- In light of the move, the VSG Altglienicke's employment policy may undergo changes as they adapt to their new home in Fürstenwalde, potentially impacting the 40 to 50 jobs in Berlin.
- With the VSG Altglienicke joining European-leagues such as the premier-league and playing at the Spree-Arena, football culture in Fürstenwalde will see a significant boost, reinforcing the community policy in fostering local sports development.
