A conversation about Werder Bremen's women's team with @comradedarth.bsky.social
The Frauen Bundesliga is a highly entertaining league that maybe doesn't get the plaudits it deserves amongst non-German fans. The title race from January until a few weeks ago between Bayern, Wolfsburg and Frankfurt, was one of the only close races in the top 5 leagues in Europe. From a personal standpoint, I've found watching Werder Bremen a really interesting experience this season. This is due to their young squad with some very promising young players including Swiss number 2 goalkeeper, Livia Peng, as well as Germany u-23 internationals, Larissa Mühlhaus, Sophie Weidauer and Tuana Mahmoud. @comradedarth.bsky.social was nice enough to answer some of my questions about what it's like to be a fan of Werder's women's team.
I was aware of them for some time, but actively in 22/23 when they played a "highlight game" at weserstadion and "I watch every game" levels after they signed Cata Perez during world cup 23.
What's it like being a Bremen fan?
Sometimes good, sometimes painful, i watch very analytically so I often become annoyed because of subpar decision making or easy mistakes, even though overall we have been on the rise.
Have you got any players that you particularly miss who used to play for Bremen?
Nina Lührßen. Hands down the best wingback in germany, she had 8 goal contributions in 23/24 and we have been struggling to replace her.
Can you recommend any young Werder players and any other Frauen Bundesliga players that people should watch in future?
Tuana Mahmoud from Werder is still under the radar a bit, made an insane jump this year. If HSV manages to go up: Lisa Baum, Mia Büchele, Lotta Wrede. Anna Marques from VFL Bochum had a breakout season this year in 2nd fbl. Feli Sträßer and Mariella El Sherif from Jena, Loreen Bender and Cornelia Kramer from Leverkusen.
How do you feel about how this season has gone?
Torn. Started out really well. I was hyped because of Mühlhaus. Now annoyed because it feels like they threw the towel during winter break (letting Ulbrich, our best defensive player and leader) and not renewing Horsch contract marked a big break.
Do you think the owners do a good job of running the women's team?
Not really. It has been improving, and they are talking about wanting to achieve more but Union Berlin's rise shows whats possible when the club ACTUALLY means it.
If Bremen could sign 1 realistic, and 1 unrealistic player in the summer, who would you want them to sign?
Realistic: we are really lacking in defense and defensive midfield. so a good replacement for Ulbrich would be nice. Landenberger of RB Leipzig or Ihlenburg from jena.
Unrealistic: Georgia Stanway.
Do you follow any other Women's leagues in depth?
Loosely follow WSL and NWSL, but not nearly to the level of Bundesliga.
Do you think the DFB does a good job of broadcasting top league games?
No not really. they could do and support a lot more.
Do you have any interest in the lower leagues of Women's football?
2nd bl yeah, even though its a pain to watch. Below that I only check results occasionally.
What would you say is the general level of interest in women's football in Germany?
Low-ish especially compared to england and the wsl. But the nordderby or revierderby show that there is interest and its rising. like if the clubs did more to promote it like Union Berlin does there would be more awareness.
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