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Women's Bundesliga Splits from DFB, Aims for Growth

12/24/2025

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Katharina Kiel, president of the new Women’s Bundesliga Association, announced a split from the German Football Federation.
Kiel noted German women’s football lags behind England’s Women’s Super League.
She said clubs must control development, stressing competitiveness and revenue.
Bianca Rech, a director at Bayern, called for new rules on infrastructure and salaries.
The association aims to prepare for the 2027-28 season and leverage the 2029 Euros.

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Katharina Kiel, president of the new Women’s Bundesliga Association, announced a split from the German Football Federation.
Kiel noted German women’s football lags behind England’s Women’s Super League.
She said clubs must control development, stressing competitiveness and revenue.
Bianca Rech, a director at Bayern, called for new rules on infrastructure and salaries.
The association aims to prepare for the 2027-28 season and leverage the 2029 Euros.