Rankweil remains in the women's-2. League: A retreat brings relief!

Rankweil remains in the women's-2. League: A retreat brings relief!

Rankweil, Österreich - On June 7, 2025, SPG FC Lustenau/FC Dornbirn Ladies announced its withdrawal from the 2nd women's Bundesliga. This decision has far -reaching consequences for the league, especially for the teams Rankweil and Geretsberg, which can now remain in the league. Rankweil ended the last season in tenth place, while Geretsberg took eleventh place. Due to the withdrawal of the Lustenau women, there is no need for additional relegation or relegation games, which guarantees the two clubs for another season. FC Lustenau Women will only compete at the state level in the future, although it remains unclear whether they will start a new attempt for a national resurrection in the future. This historical message was distributed by vienna.at

The focus is also on the reforms in German women's football, as the DFB plans to expand the women's Bundesliga to 14 teams from the 2025/26 season. This not only happens to make the league more attractive and competitive, but also to enable the clubs to establish better structures and a minimum content. In the current season there is only one relegation from the women's Bundesliga. Three teams rise from the 2nd Bundesliga, which increases the chances of promotion for many teams. Teams like the 1st FC Nürnberg, VfL Bochum and Union Berlin have already positioned themselves as favorites.

favorites and opportunities in the promotion struggle

Union Berlin, which is new in the 2nd Bundesliga, is already attracting impressive number of spectators, while the 1. FC Nürnberg strives for direct return with a young team. Bochum, which is in the table region, is also a serious candidate in the promotion struggle. Borussia Mönchengladbach, HSV, SV 67 Weinberg, SV Meppen and SC Sand are other teams that also hope for a possible promotion this season. The exciting constellation of the 2nd Bundesliga promises an exciting race for the coveted promotion places, which [90min.de] (https://www.90min.de/2-bundesliga-der-frauen-drei-profwer-Profit- von-der-Reform).

new impulses in women's football

In addition to the events in the league, there is news at the national level: Christian Wück was presented as the new national coach of the women's national team. His presentation took place on the same day when the football world looks at the upcoming challenges, including his debut against England in October. Wück emphasizes that the potential of the players, which became visible at the Olympic Games, is an important basis for future success. He plans to promote communicative strengths and further develop the players. Wück sees the differences between women's and men's football as not as big and would like to involve young talents in order to give them playing time at a high level. The comprehensive goals and visions of Wücks are set out in a comprehensive report by dfb.de.