Our team's debut season in the ADMIRAL Women's Bundesliga is now over – and what a season it was! A fourth-place finish in our first season at this level with our young squad was a strong statement, and reaching the cup final was the absolute highlight.

We're already looking ahead to the next campaign. Preparations for the new season are well underway, and there are some changes happening with the squad.

Contract extensions with key players

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We have signed a total of nine contract extensions.

Greta Spinn
Valentina Illinger
Christina Gierzinger
Laura Talwieser
Sophia Schirmbrand
Valentina Akrap
Katja Wienerroither
Theresa D’Angelo
Emelie Kobler

New signings

We've also brought in some reinforcements. We've signed Valerie Guha as our new goalkeeper. The 22-year-old German most recently played for the New Mexico State Aggies in the US college league, after having been active in the FC Bayern Women's second team.

Defensive specialist and Austrian U17 international Sandra Rausch joins us from the academy in St. Pölten.

From the U20w to the first team

In keeping with our commitment to developing local talent, four players from our U20s team are taking the next step and joining the first team:

Annika Bräunlinger
Maya Lampl
Ajlina Berisha
Anika Helmer

Departures

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At the same time, several players are leaving us, including captain Lucia Orkic. We thank them for their dedication to our club and wish all the best for their future:

Lara Ritter
Maria Anna Ganisl
Caroline Gragger
Helena Milanovic
Kate Prummer
Emma Remich
Kelly Scholz
Vina Crnoja
Lucia Orkic
Michaela Fischer

Pre-season and start of new season

The new season kicks off on 22 June, when Dusan Pavlovic and our girls will be back on the pitch together. The first Bundesliga matchday will then take place on 1 or 2 August 2026 with the exact fixture schedule to be announced later.

Women's Bundesliga: squad planning for next season in progress