Transfers and changes in amateur football: This is what's moving the region now!
Amateur football is changing: New transfers, coaching changes and squad adjustments are shaping the 2025 season around Unna.

Transfers and changes in amateur football: This is what's moving the region now!
June 30th was the last deadline for club changes in amateur football. An event that has excited many football players and clubs, as there is now a lot of rotation. A lot is happening, especially in the Westphalia League, State League, District League and District League A. Many clubs are facing personnel changes that can have a significant impact on the character of their teams. As the Unna sports district reports, numerous clubs have reorganized their squads and brought a breath of fresh air into the teams.
The transfer period, which officially begins on July 1st and lasts until August 31st, is not only exciting for the players, but also for the coaches and fans. Above all, top performers will turn their backs on the clubs, while a few newcomers should renew their old habits. Deregistration for club changes had to be done by June 30th, which could be done by registering online via DFBnet or in writing by registered mail, as the website fussball.de explains.
Movement in the club squad
VfL Kamen has a clear plan for the coming season. With new additions like Baran Yorük from SuS Kaiserau and Alper Kücük from Werner SC, the club is relying on young talent and fresh talent. On the departure side, Erik Heidbrink, who is moving to RW Ahlen, and Umut Algan, whose destination is still unknown, caused excitement. Coach Mehmet Kara will be going into his third season and has shown a good hand in putting together the squad.
A look at Königsborner SV shows similar aspirations. The team has made a lot of progress under coach Arndt Kempel, who is taking over for his second season. With an impressive new signing package including Soner Aydin (Hammer SpVg) and Maximilian Brüwer (DJK Wacker Meckelnbeck), the club hopes to compensate for the departures of players like Ivan Mandusic and Leo Mayka.
The newcomers and secret favorites
SuS Kaiserau is also taking in a breath of fresh air. Five new additions from the U19 team and players like Fabian Lleshaj (Hammer SpVg) will strengthen the offensive in the future. However, departures like Noel Lahr to FC Nordkirchen also show that the club is in a transition phase. In his second season, coach Steffen Köhn is required to make the right decisions.
SV Westfalia Soest has been particularly active in the Westfalenliga. The impressive 17 departures, including top performers such as Lennart Hergenreider and Simon Kötter, show the massive restructuring in the team. The arrival of Maurice Buckesfeld, an experienced regional league player, should bring fresh impetus. There has also been a change of coach at Höinger SV, where Kai-Bastian Evers is now the new coach.
The young generation in football
The trend that many clubs are following is also impressive: including talent. According to reports from the Soester Anzeiger, it is particularly important for SG Oestinghausen to integrate young players into the team. This is a strategy that could bear fruit not only in the short term but also in the long term. SC Lippetal, on the other hand, is relying on selective reinforcements, while SVW Soest II is considered the secret favorite to achieve promotion to higher leagues.
Overall, it shows that the squad changes in amateur football open up promising opportunities. Whether these measures deliver the hoped-for results will become clear in the coming season. Every year the changes bring with them new faces and stories that keep the game of football in the regional leagues alive.