U13 juniors from Schweinfurt start with an exciting draw!

U13 juniors from Schweinfurt start with an exciting draw!

On October 4, 2025, the newly created U13 junior team of FC Schweinfurt 1905 started the new season. In the first game, the team, which consists of 11 new players and three experienced regulars, was allowed to compete against Kickers Aschaffenburg. Despite a very solid preparation, in which the young talents drew attention to themselves with good performances against U11 juniors, the first match day brought with it a few obstacles. The opponent, FSV Zellingen, simply didn't appear. “Not a word from them,” complained those responsible; The game was ultimately ruled for Schweinfurt by the sports court.

Things got really exciting in the away game against Aschaffenburg. The soccer field at Schönbusch was ready for a thrilling encounter. However, there was a shock for Schweinfurt in the 7th minute: Lina Trageser from Aschaffenburg took advantage of a loss of the ball in midfield to score the first goal. Despite the setback, the Schweinfurt girls' performance increased from minute to minute. However, there was no equalization in the first half.

Thrilling draw

In the 47th minute the time had finally come: after a strong attack, Cathalea Herz scored the longed-for equalizer in the penalty area. The Schweinfurt women had several good opportunities to win the game, but luck eluded them. In the end both teams were faced with a 1-1 draw. The next game doesn't end with a win, but the team has distinguished itself with its fighting spirit and can look forward to the coming games with optimism.

The next challenge is already waiting at the door. On the next match day, the juniors will play at home against the team from Karlstadt and are determined to get their first points of the season. With the backing of the club and the coaches, the team is ready to face the challenges of the league.

Football – a passion for millions

Football has incomparable importance in Germany. According to Statista, the DFB is the largest sports association in the country with around 24,000 clubs and will celebrate a record eight million members in 2025, a sixth of whom are women. Professional football not only attracts many fans to the stadiums, but also to the screens around the world, making the sport the most popular ball sport in Germany.

The player cycle from the youth level to the major leagues shows the continued enthusiasm for this sport. The professionals and clubs are constantly reaching new heights in terms of transfer fees and market values. Furthermore, the World Cup attracts additional attention when it takes place in different countries, supported by FIFA, which has enormous economic resources.

Overall, football remains a central pillar of sporting culture in Germany, and with new talents such as the U13 juniors of FC Schweinfurt 1905, this passion will continue to be carried forward in the future. The enthusiasm for the sport is palpable and promises exciting times, especially for the next generations!

For anyone who would like to find out more about the team and the upcoming games, it is worth visiting the [FC Schweinfurt 1905]. while the schedules and results on Fussball.de are updated regularly. In addition, Statista offers interesting insights into the world of football and the current situation in German sport.