1. FC Union Berlin starts the season: hope and challenges in the 2nd women's Bundesliga

1. FC Union Berlin starts the season: hope and challenges in the 2nd women's Bundesliga

The 1st FC Union Berlin starts the new season 2024/2025 of the 2nd women's Bundesliga with a home game against Hamburger SV. Captain Lisa Heiseler, who has been playing in the colors of the club for over eleven years, spoke in an interview about the upcoming challenges and the goals of the "Iron".

After the club was able to win the first round game against FSV Gütersloh in the DFB Cup through an exciting penalty shootout, Heiseler is optimistic: "We have already experienced the physical intensity in Gütersloh that awaits us in this league," said the captain. The team has mentally strengthened this experience and motivated to compete against the HSV.

challenges in the new season

For Heiseler, the 2nd women's Bundesliga is a completely different league than the regional league in which Union played before. She explains: "Physical use will be significantly more robust and we have to adjust to it." The captain is aware that the league offers many opponents who act at a different level.

The past experiences in the DFB Cup have given their team an advantage. Heiseler believes that the successful entry into the new season was asked by winning the cup: "It shows that we are ready to accept the challenges." In the penalty shootout, she took responsibility: "In difficult situations I keep the peace," she says with a laugh, and thinks of her previous experiences.

The team will also compete against strong opponents such as Bundesliga club RB Leipzig this season. Heiseler is optimistic: "We go into every game confidently." But first of all, it is important to prepare for the game against HSV, which just narrowly missed the promotion to the Google Pixel women's Bundesliga last season. Heiseler describes the HSV as a strong opponent, especially on the offensive.

The captain places special importance on the home games in the stadium on the old forester's, which is like a second home for the team. "The support of the fans makes a big difference," she emphasizes and remembers the outstanding backdrop of the last games that have released enormous energy.

personal connection and team spirit

Heiseler, who was born and grew up in Berlin, has a long -term connection to the 1. FC Union. "Union is like a family for me," she explains. "I spend more time with my teammates than with my own family." This close relationship promotes team spirit and motivation enormously. Her role as a captain, whom she has been holding for three years, shows the coaching team's trust in her skills and their importance within the team.

The development of recent years in women's football at Union is remarkable. Heiseler remembers the times when it was often only substituted and estimates the progress that the club has made, especially in terms of training conditions. "Now we have access to modern training centers and the infrastructure that give us the opportunity to train at a higher level," she says proudly.

In the coming season, it will be very important to secure the stay in the class. Heiseler is clear about the challenges: "We have to arrive quickly in the league and learn from the experience of the past to avoid setbacks." The promotion season showed how strong the support of fans and clubs can be, and they also want to take this energy into the new season.

The goal is clear: Union Berlin wants to develop in women's football and ideally play in the Google Pixel women's Bundesliga in the coming years. But for the time being, staying class is the highest priority.

a mature leadership claim

Heiseler firmly believes in the chances of the team, but it is also realistic. "It will be a mental challenge," she says, emphasizing that the team is prepared to deal with setbacks. The players are ready to accept the challenges and to improve continuously.

The 2nd women's Bundesliga has developed considerably in recent years. The support from the clubs and the media has increased, which leads to better visibility and a growing interest in women's football. This can be seen, among other things, in increased number of spectators and higher sponsoring investments. The league offers a platform for talented players to prove themselves in competition, which leads to an increase in the quality of the game.

Last season, several powerful teams in the 2nd women's Bundesliga frolicked. According to the German Football Association (DFB), the league has established itself as a talented talent factory. For example, clubs like the 1. FC Köln, the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and others have specifically promoted their offspring. These developments offer climbers such as the 1. FC Union Berlin the opportunity to establish themselves in the league faster.

spectator interest and fan support

The support of the fans plays a fundamental role in women's football and that is no different in Berlin. During a promotion game by Union against SV Henstedt-Ulzburg, over 18,000 spectators were welcomed in the old forester's shop. This impressive number of spectators shows the growing interest and the strong basis on which the women's team can build. Such events not only motivate the players on the pitch, but also strengthen the community around the club.

Passion and commitment of the fans are crucial for the success of the team. The 1. FC Union has deep roots in the Berlin community, and the connection to the supporters can be clearly seen through the common values ​​and active participation in club life. The fans are often involved in the club activities, which creates a special atmosphere and also motivates the team.

The importance of young talent work

Young talent work in German women's football has become more important. Many clubs have recognized that a solid basis for talents is crucial in order to be able to be successful in the long term in league operations. The 1. FC Union Berlin has invested in youth funding in recent years. The association's U-teams act as an important training center for young players who are to be integrated into the first team.

With a structured scouting system and targeted training measures, the association succeeds in discovering and promoting talented players. This will not only help to strengthen the current first team, but also secure the future of the women's team.

Overall, the 1st FC Union Berlin with its women's team shows that he is willing to make a sustainable contribution to the development of women's football both and to create the prerequisites for a successful future. However, not only the team's willingness to perform is necessary for proper development, but also the support from fans and sponsors who form the important basis for being successful in women's football.

- Nag