BVB women celebrate historical climb: 7-0 victory against Fortuna!

BVB women celebrate historical climb: 7-0 victory against Fortuna!

The women's team in Borussia Dortmund has achieved a remarkable success by securing the championship in the Westphalia League on May 11, 2025 with an impressive 7-0 victory against Fortuna Freudenberg. With this victory, the BVB women carried out their fourth promotion in a row and rise to the regional league, which is considered the third highest division in German women's football. In the current season, the Dortmunders won 23 out of 25 games and collected a total of 70 points, while their direct rival, Schalke 04, ranks second after he lost two weeks ago in the district derby against the BVB women.

The 819 spectators experienced a spectacle at the championship game in the Red Earth stadium. The match started with an own goal in the 20th minute, followed by a goal by Dana Marquardt in the 45th minute. Further goals were scored by a second own goal and two more goals from Marquardt as well as goal shots by Nora Willeke and Hedda Wahle. Coach Thomas Sulewski was enthusiastic about the winning and the championship performance of his team.

perspectives and challenges

The promotion to the Regionalliga West opens up new opportunities for BVB women. Under the direction of the future head coach Markus Högner, currently a coach of the SGS Essen, you will try to continue to establish yourself in the coming season. In order to create the promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga, the BVB women have to win the Regionalliga Südwest and prevail in the subsequent promotion games. Experts predict that the highest division in the 2025/26 season is expanded to 14 teams, which creates additional pressure and possibilities.

The next big event for the BVB women is on June 1, 2025 when they compete against FC Schalke 04 in the final of the Westphalia Cup. The outcome of this game could secure the qualification for the DFB Cup and thus represent another exciting step in the development of the women's team.

Women's football in change

The rise of the BVB women reflects the growing interest in women's football, which in recent years is not only characterized by success, but also by increased public perception and recognition. Players are demanding a common commitment to promote women's football to stabilize the current hype in the long term. Alexandra Popp, captain of the DFB team, emphasized how important sustainability and the creation of fan interest are for the Bundesliga.

The BVB women not only demonstrate their skills on the pitch, but are also part of a movement that aims to further develop women's football as a serious sporting area. The promotion to the regional league is an important step in this way and hopes for a successful future are high.