Borussia Dortmund women's team's dream of promotion to 2. Frauen-Bundesliga shattered
The women's team of Borussia Dortmund won on the final day with an amazing goal difference of 106:13, but still could not secure a place in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga. Cologne II won their match and remained at the top position.
Borussia Dortmund's women's team's hopes of securing a spot in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga have ended. In the final match, Cologne II made no mistakes and it resulted in a disappointment for Alexandra Popp, Ralf Kellermann and their partners. Dortmund followed up with a dominant performance on the final day, beating Vorwärts Spoho Köln 8–0 in their home match, with their goal difference standing at 106:13.
However, this time it was not enough for him. At the same time, 1. FC Köln II won 2–0 against Borussia Münchengladbach II and maintained a two-point lead over Dortmund, clinching the Regionalliga West title. This is a big blow for Dortmund, especially as they have added several important players recently. Alexandra Popp and Wolfsburg director Ralf Kellermann decided to join Borussia Dortmund, despite pressure from relegation.
Additionally, former München players Ramona Meier (SGS Essen, 89 Bundesliga games) and Ricarda Wakeling (SV Werder Bremen, 124 Bundesliga games) are also high-profile players joining the new squad. Pop recently said that his aim is to reach the 1. Bundesliga within three years, but he will now face the challenge of the Regionalliga.
"That's the biggest challenge for me is to stay at my level instead of trying to conform to this lower level," said Alexandra Popp. So, it will be interesting to see how Dortmund accepts this challenge, especially when FC Schalke 04 will also enter the Regionalliga West.