The home advantage “An der Alte Försterei” is real. The fans don’t just come out of loyalty – they primarily bring an atmosphere with them to impress the opponents. From a Berlin perspective, it is difficult to understand that other top clubs such as VfL Wolfsburg (3,420 spectators on average) or Eintracht Frankfurt (3,079) continue to be content with side places and mini scenes. Ex-national goalkeeper Merle Frohms and Real Madrid were also in Köpenick before the start of the season. What remained was the impressions: “First of all, respect to create such a backdrop in a friendly. It was impressive and a super cool atmosphere,” said Frohms after the 3-1 victory.
The number of spectators is correct, the goal is clearly specified. Union Berlin is currently in the fifth place in the Bundesliga. The start was growing through sport – which hardly surprised with a promoted team. 1: 1 at the start against 1. FC Nürnberg, a 2: 3 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen. But self -confidence grew. The victories against Essen and Jena followed.
And it continues with difficult tasks: After Freiburg, Cologne, Leipzig and Bremen, there will be crashers against the Bundesliga dominators within three days: On November 4, Union will meet Wolfsburg before the duel in Munich will follow.
Trainer Ailien Poese already told the RBB in summer: “Basically, it’s not just about keeping the class, but about arriving well in the league.” And Union is a model for what ambitious, serious women’s football can look like. The association uses its means, radiance and fan culture – and transfers it to the women’s department. So the tasks go beyond the sporty: the women from Union Berlin also came to change something.