BVB Women Training Camp in Austria

Full Squad on the Road

The BVB Women’s delegation arrived in Austria on a crisp Tuesday morning, pulling up at Hotel Schermer in Westendorf’s village square. A total of 45 officials and staff boarded, with 28 players in the party. The squad includes the entire first‑team roster plus Mia Böger and Nora Willeke from the reserve side and Ajshe Bitiq, who joins from the U17 ranks.

Coach’s Game Plan

Coach Markus Högner described the stay as a normal training week under ideal conditions, emphasizing integration of the newcomers. He mentioned that a playbook with core principles has already been shared, and the team is now putting those ideas into practice, especially its pressing strategy. The aim is to prepare for a friendly against a top opponent while fine‑tuning the squad’s chemistry.

Upcoming Friendlies

The first test of the camp comes on Wednesday, 22 July, when BVB will face Bundesliga newcomer FSV Mainz 05. The match kicks off at 17:00 in neighboring Hopfgarten im Brixental and will be broadcast live on Pluto TV. This fixture gives the Germans a taste of Bundesliga competition ahead of the domestic season.

Upon returning to Germany on Friday, 24 July, the team schedules another rigorous encounter. SC Heerenveen of the Dutch first division will visit the training center in Dortmund‑Brackel on Sunday, 26 July, with a 15:30 start. The back‑to‑back friendlies are designed to push the squad’s depth and tactical understanding.

Preparing for the Season

These warm‑up games serve a larger purpose beyond fitness. By mixing local Austrian conditions with Bundesliga and Eredivisie opposition, BVB can gauge where the new players fit into the senior set‑up. Success in these friendlies could boost confidence heading into the regular season, while failures will highlight areas needing extra work. The pressing philosophy highlighted by Högner will be a key watch‑point throughout the camp.

Fans can expect BVB Women to showcase their new talent mix early in the camp, especially against familiar Bundesliga foes like Mainz. The pressing philosophy highlighted by Högner will be a key watch‑point, and the U17 addition Ajshe Bitiq could make an impact in the upcoming matches. Follow the Pluto TV stream to see how the integration process unfolds and how the squad builds toward the regular season. Expect the team’s chemistry to evolve as they face Dutch competition later in July.