Pioneering Female Coach Sabrina Wittmann Fired at German Soccer Club Ingolstadt
The club said a change of direction was needed after three losses in four games left Ingolstadt 13th in the 20-team third division.
- On Thursday, FC Ingolstadt dismissed head coach Sabrina Wittmann after a rocky start to the season. The 35-year-old was the first female head coach in Germany's top three men's soccer divisions.
- Managing director for sport Harald Gärtner cited a need for "a change of direction" after recent results. The team sits 13th in the 20-team third division following three losses in their last four games.
- Reflecting on her tenure, Wittmann noted she "would have been very happy to continue" and leaves with "countless special memories." She had initially served as interim coach before earning a permanent role in 2024.
- Navigating scrutiny as a female coach, Wittmann prioritized "people management" as a strength. Her departure follows the recent interim stint of Marie-Louise Eta at Union Berlin last season.
- Ingolstadt did not immediately name a replacement for the position. Wittmann acknowledged the trust required to continue was "no longer there," leaving the club facing uncertainty over its leadership and promotion prospects.
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Sabrina Wittmann is a pioneer on the coach bench. After a good two years in Ingolstadt, however, she now has to leave. Her contract with the third-party team had not been extended until spring.
The Toronto Star
Pioneering female coach Sabrina Wittmann fired at German soccer club Ingolstadt
INGOLSTADT, Germany (AP) — Sabrina Wittmann, who in 2024 became the first female head coach in the top three men's soccer divisions in Germany, was fired Thursday after a rocky start to the season.
In 2024 Sabrina Wittmann became the first woman to train a team of men in German professional football. Now her club has released her. She herself would have liked to continue.
She was the only coach of a German professional football team. Now third-party FC Ingolstadt has separated from Sabrina Wittmann.
Trainer-Knall in the 3rd League! FC Ingolstadt completely surprisingly ended the cooperation with Sabrina Wittmann (35) on Thursday.
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