Neubrandenburg's kickers get going - first endurance test against Stralsund!

Neubrandenburg's kickers get going - first endurance test against Stralsund!

The footballers of 1. FC Neubrandenburg are in the starting blocks for the new season of the association league. On Sunday at 2 p.m. the team will play its first game after ending last season with a strong runner-up title. Loud Northern Courier However, a lot has changed in the team: a personnel loss of a total of eight players, three of them in the winter and five in the summer break, presents the coaches and players with new challenges.

Coach Tilo Berner has mixed opinions about the preparation, as two test opponents canceled at short notice and therefore no really tough test took place. Berner describes the upcoming game in Stralsund as a “surprise egg” and hints at the uncertainty resulting from the personnel changes. Nevertheless, he sees 1. FC Neubrandenburg as favorites on paper based on last season - even if their actual performance is difficult to assess at the moment.

The team and their goals

The players are motivated to dominate the game and play courageously forward. Apart from Eileen Schulz's absence due to injury, the team is fully operational. This positive attitude could be crucial for the start of the season, especially considering the current high interest in women's football. Over 75 percent of the women surveyed said in a survey that they were very interested in this sport, which takes women's football as a whole to a new level Statista reported.

With an increase in membership numbers in the DFB, where over a million women joined clubs and teams last year, the sport is becoming increasingly popular. This is also reflected in the impressive performances at international level, such as at UEFA Women's EURO 2025, where England successfully defended their title by beating Spain in the final.

Looking into the future

The coming weeks will be crucial for the Neubrandenburg team. It is important to make the most of your preparation and prepare for the challenges of the new season. Together, the team wants to put the setbacks of the past few months behind them and step on the accelerator in the league. Under the circumstances, the start of the season could be a longed-for bright spot in a mixed preparation phase.

Further information about 1. FC Neubrandenburg can also be found on the platform Kicker, which publishes the latest developments and statistics about the club. The fans can be curious to see whether the Neubrandenburgers can unfold the surprise egg on Sunday for a successful season.