Germany's Top Women's Soccer Clubs Rebel Against Federation, Plan Independent League
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In a shocking move, Germany's top 14 women's soccer clubs have announced plans to break away from the national federation and establish their own league. This decision comes just a day after Germany was awarded the 2029 European Championship in women's soccer. The clubs, which include Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, claim that the national federation (DFB) is backtracking on agreements reached during negotiations to create a joint venture. Despite the DFB's promise to invest €100 million in the league over eight years, the clubs feel that the federation is not committed to their vision for a modern, professional, and sustainable women's league. Club officials have expressed disappointment and frustration with the DFB's actions, with Bayern Munich's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen stating that the clubs are moving forward without the federation to avoid wasting more time. Eintracht Frankfurt's board spokesman Axel Hellmann echoed these sentiments, saying that the clubs had agreed on certain points with the DFB, only to find them excluded from contracts. The DFB has responded to the news with a statement expressing bemusement and a desire to continue talks with the clubs over the coming weeks. The move comes as Germany's women's soccer teams struggle to compete with wealthy and fast-growing teams from other European countries. No German team has won the women's Champions League since 2015, with teams from France, Spain, and England dominating the competition. The clubs remain open to the possibility of involving the DFB in their new league, but for now, they are focusing on creating a sustainable and competitive women's soccer league in Germany.
