SV Werder Bremen's women’s teams and U17 squads are gearing up for pivotal matches this weekend, highlighting the rising excitement across youth and women's football.
The 2nd women's team of SV Werder Bremen is set to face Hannover 96 on March 16, 2025, striving to reclaim momentum after recent challenging performances. Following two tough games, including a close derby defeat against Hamburg SV and last week's slender loss at home to SV Meppen, the team is focused on securing all three points against their Hannoverian rivals. "We definitely need to prove ourselves this time around," said Coach Alexander, who is optimistic about his team's chances as they look to improve their ranking.
Hannover 96 currently sits just below Werder Bremen's women’s team, creating added pressure on both sides. Hannover managed to gather four points from their matches since the restart of the league, putting them right on the Green-Whites' heels on the Regional League North table.
On the youth front, SV Werder Bremen's U17 team is also preparing for significant action, hosting TuS Komet Arsten on March 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This match is particularly important as it will determine their standing within the C-Junioren Landesliga. Currently, the U17 team leads the league but is only one point clear of Arsten. The squad's confidence is buoyed by their recent performance, where they resiliently overturned two early goals to secure victory against their internal competitors. "We want to carry the momentum from our last matches and show it on the field against Arsten," stated U17 Coach Alexander Kluge.
The U15 squad will be on hiatus for the next two weekends, returning to play against JSG SC Lehe-Spaden on March 30, 2025. Their absence from competitive play offers them the opportunity to regroup and refocus after what has been described as a challenging stretch, strengthening their focus for the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Hannover 96 II has had its ups and downs this season, currently sitting at 19th place with 26 points from 29 matches. They managed to secure a narrow 3:2 victory against SV Wehen Wiesbaden on March 15, 2025. The team's inconsistent performances have been evident, with 1 win, 3 losses, and 1 draw over their last five games. The upcoming encounter against DSC Arminia Bielefeld on March 29 could be pivotal as they try to escape the relegation zone.
Hannover 96 II is set to face some challenging opponents, including SG Dynamo Dresden and FC Ingolstadt 04, both pivotal tests as the season winds down. A clear need for improvement looms over the team as they seek to stabilize their performance and build momentum.
Over on the international scene, 19-year-old Taylan Bulut, who recently missed the match against Hannover 96 due to illness, has joined the German U19 national team on March 16, 2025. The team is gearing up for its important matches against Slovenia on March 19, Finland on March 22, and Ireland on March 25, 2025, as they aim for success in the second qualifying round. The U19 European Championships are scheduled for this summer from June 13 to 26, 2025, and the stakes are high for all involved.
Max Grüger, another Schalke talent, will also represent Germany’s U20 team against Czech Republic and Portugal later this month, marking significant career milestones for both players.
Schalke 04 is also preparing for its upcoming match against FC Groningen, scheduled for March 19, 2025. With their young players rising through the ranks, focusing on future talent will be key as they approach the latter part of their season.
The weekend's matches serve as not only competitions but potential turning points. Success can rejuvenate teams struggling with the pressure of the season, setting the tone for what lies ahead.
