Sportfreunde Soest are starting the season with a new name and fresh courage!

Sportfreunde Soest are starting the season with a new name and fresh courage!

It finally starts on August 24th: The Sportfreunde Soest club starts the new C-League season and meets TuS Jahn Soest in the home game. This encounter is not only a traditional derby, but also an important test for the team led by coach Patric Bals. The coach, who was already in charge in the second half of the season and previously looked after the A-youth team, has big plans. After the intensive preparation, which he describes as “more bad than good”, the focus is primarily on integrating U19 players into a new game system.

It is important for Bals to remain modest, even if the club has decided not to add Müllingsen. He wants to give the team new impetus through a strategic change to a preferred system of 4:2:3:1, which can vary to 3:5:2 depending on the opponent. Even if Bals doesn't want to say much about his ambitions for the season and doesn't want to build up pressure, the anticipation for the home game is unmistakable.

New arrivals and departures

In the new season, the sports fans want to show off a breath of fresh air. Newcomers such as Patrick Brodowski, Jeremy and Leandro Jennebach as well as Djemail Musaj have worked their way up from their own U19. Players like Anthony Mesuti (SVW Soest II) and Daniel Miller (Jahn Soest) also join them. Conversely, the Soest team also had to accept a few departures, including Luca-Andre Krombholz and Lutz Wulf. In addition, Albin Thaci and Pedro Felipe Lopes Rodrigues are ending their careers, which is causing a change in the team. However, when asked about his goals for the season, coach Bals is rather reserved.

District cup and expectations

Unfortunately, the start of the district cup was unfortunate as the C league team lost to A district league team SW Hultrop after an exciting penalty shootout. Further proof that the season will present many challenges. And while Sportfreunde Soest is preparing for the upcoming games, weather experts are also thinking about the upcoming season. Metos reported changeable weather with high temperatures, which could also affect sports activities.

In the world of comedians things are completely different. El Chino Risas, a prominent comedian, emphasized in a recent interview how important it is for young comedians to respect the experiences of their predecessors. This principle doesn't just apply in the comedy world, but could also help sports, especially when it comes to leveraging lessons learned and nurturing new talent.

Overall, the 2025 season in football and comedy will be influenced by changes, both on the pitch and on the stage. The Sportfreunde Soest have a lot planned, while on the world's stages the next generation is ready to take up the legacy of their predecessors and perhaps conquer the hearts of the spectators. Either way, it remains exciting!