Turbine Potsdam: relegation shock! Kurt Russ ’failed mission

Turbine Potsdam: relegation shock! Kurt Russ ’failed mission

On April 29, 2025, it is clear that the traditional women's football club Turbine Potsdam descends in the women's Bundesliga after just one season. This was done after a disappointing defeat against Bayer Leverkusen, which the team lost 1: 3. At this point, the team had only scored one point from 20 games under the new coach Kurt Russ and showed a catastrophic goal balance of 5:65. The only point win this season was a 0-0 against Carl Zeiss Jena.

Kurt Russ, an Austrian coach, took over the management of the association in October, while at that time it was still without points. There was only a minimal improvement under his lead, and the team did not get over the 0-0 against Jena. Instead, the defeats increased, including a terrifying 0: 9 defeat against Frankfurt.

Historical context and meaning of the association

Turbine Potsdam, once a winner of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and multiple German champions, has a rich history in women's football. The association was founded in 1955 and played a leading role in the development of women's football in Germany. Especially in the 2000s, the club experienced its greatest successes with two UEFA Women’s Cup victories and many national titles.

The descent, which came after returning to the Bundesliga in the 2024 season after a direct return, is another setback for a club that has been part of the top of German women's football for decades. Turbine has had difficulty measuring with other clubs in recent years, especially in view of the fact that no professional men's association supports them.

The defeat against Leverkusen was particularly painful, since during the game Maya Hahn had to leave the field early due to a yellow-red card in the 31st minute. Despite all the efforts, Viktoria Schwalm only managed to score the honor goal for Potsdam in the 90th minute.

Future prospects

The future of Turbine Potsdam is now in the stars. With only 8 points on the account and two match days until the end of the season, the chances of reaching the saving eleventh place are zero. In view of the latest developments, the club has come into a difficult phase that not only affects the current season, but also questions competitiveness in the coming years.

A descent from the Bundesliga after so many successful years is a bitter pill that is difficult to swallow for both the players and the loyal fans. Only time will be able to show whether Turbine Potsdam can return from this situation and will fight back into the upper table regions.

Sources: Laola1,, T-online,, Wikipedia.