Marburg Mercenaries: Ticket raffle for the home game against Mainz!

Marburg Mercenaries: Ticket raffle for the home game against Mainz!

Next Sunday, July 6th, the Georg Gaßmann Stadium in Marburg will be the scene of an exciting American football duel when the Marburg Mercenaries play their third home game in the regional league against the Mainz Golden Eagles. Kickoff will take place at 3 p.m. and the Mercenaries, who have suffered two defeats so far this season, are highly motivated to get their first home win. To increase anticipation for the match, the OP is giving away two tickets three times. Interested fans can apply for tickets by sending an email to sportwelt@op-marburg.de, with the closing date for entries being 3 p.m. on Friday, July 4th. The winners will be notified by email and the tickets will then be waiting for the lucky fans at the box office. Legal recourse is out of the question and the rush for the tickets is likely to be great, not least because the team wants to get on the field with fresh enthusiasm.

But the Marburg Mercenaries are not the only ones thriving in the world of American football. Last weekend, the TSV Schott players took part in a preseason game against Flash de La Courneuve in France. Despite a heavy defeat of 35:6, the women showed considerable potential. In the first quarter they scored a touchdown with a pass from Jennifer Wollmann to Leonie Stockmann. Head coach Matthias Preßler praised the team spirit and emphasized the importance of team building and optimizing processes in training. After the game, the players were invited to dinner by the hosts, which underlined the great hospitality of their French colleagues. A Saturday rounded off with a visit to the Eiffel Tower and a walk along the Seine made the trip unforgettable.

Growth of women's football

The participation of women in American football is becoming increasingly important and has shown impressive development in recent years. The German American Football Association (AFVD) has already launched several championships for women's teams. Gender equality in sport is promoted as the rules of the game and positions are identical for both women and men. Germany now has a variety of female participants and leagues, including a Bundesliga and the European League of Football (ELF).

The growing presence of women in American football, including professional roles in the NFL - such as coach Lori Locust with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - shows that the sport is opening up and diversity is becoming increasingly important. Women's national teams in Germany have already demonstrated high sporting achievements and have established themselves at international level. Nevertheless, the marketing of women's football is still in its infancy, but has already achieved success through brand ambassadors and influencers. All of this contributes to American football being perceived as an inclusive sport that offers room for growth and integration.

So American football is no longer just a male affair; More and more women are proving their skills on the field and leaving traditional stereotypes behind. Both the Mercenaries and the players of TSV Schott are part of this exciting change and prove that sport is open to everyone.