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German Women's League Clubs Break From Federation
5 Dec
Summary
- 14 top clubs have formed an independent association for the women's league.
- Clubs accuse the DFB of reneging on agreed terms for league development.
- No German team has won the Women's Champions League since 2015.
In a significant move, 14 clubs from Germany's top women's soccer league, the Bundesliga, have decided to establish their own independent association. This decision signals a split from the German Football Federation (DFB), which currently oversees the league, and aims to ensure the "modern, professional and sustainable development" of women's football in the country.
The clubs cited disagreements with the DFB regarding the league's future. According to club officials, the federation appeared to be backtracking on previously negotiated points, creating a stalemate. This has led the clubs to pursue their own path to "avoid wasting any more time" and to significantly invest more themselves.
This internal conflict arises even as Germany prepares to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The split highlights growing pains in German women's football, which has seen its dominance wane internationally, with no club winning the Women's Champions League since 2015.
