VfL Wolfsburg's Coach Bullish on German Women's Olympic Soccer Ambitions
Despite some reservations a few months back, Wolfsburg coach Tommy Stroot remains optimistic about Germany's women's soccer team's chances in the Olympics. Following their triumph in the German cup against Werder Bremen, he noted a newfound sense of "conviction, quality, and development" in the team [1]. With their sights set on Denmark in the upcoming Nations League match, Stroot is confident in their abilities, predicting a convincing victory and advancement to the next round with a two-goal margin.
To secure a realistic opportunity at an Olympic ticket, Germany (9 points) must edged out leaders Denmark (12 points) in their upcoming home match in Rostock (20:30/ZDF). Stroot, whose squad boasts a team-high seven nominations for the upcoming Nations League games against Denmark and Wales, acknowledges the daunting task ahead.
Only as group winners would the German team participate in the Nations League final tournament at the end of February for a shot at one of the two European Olympic places for Paris 2024. As hosts, France has already secured their spot. The DFB (German Football Association) has assembled a formidable 24-player squad for the critical upcoming matches, featuring key players like captain Alexandra Popp, goalkeeper Merle Frohms, and several VfL Wolfsburg players, including Kathrin Hendrich, Marina Hegering, Jule Brand, Svenja Huth, and Lena Lattwein [1].
While the victory against Denmark does not grant them an Olympic ticket, Germany must excel in qualification matches and tournaments organized by FIFA or the relevant continental governing bodies, such as UEFA, to secure their spot in the Olympics.
Enrichment Data Integration: While engaging in the qualification process for the Olympics is crucial, it's important to note that the Nations League and the Olympic qualifications are two different events. The top teams in Europe, like Germany, might participate in the UEFA Women's Nations League, but it does not directly qualify teams for the Olympics. Instead, UEFA organizes a separate qualification tournament for the Olympics.
[1] dpa.com. (n.d.). Wolfsburg coach believes in women's Olympic chances. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from .
[1] UEFA. (n.d.). Women's Euro qualifying draw. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from .
[1] UEFA. (n.d.). Qualifiers: the road to Paris 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from .
