Bernauer calls ‘supply‑league’ label for Bundesliga exaggerated

Vanessa Bernauer returns to VfL Wolfsburg as director of women’s football, insisting that calling the Bundesliga a ‘Zulieferungs‑Liga’ is exaggerated and highlighting the gap to FC Bayern, the ongoing upheaval in the women’s game and the league’s future today in the discussion.

Vanessa Bernauer, the newly appointed Direktorin of Frauenfußball at VfL Wolfsburg, will oversee the club’s women’s side after her return to the German powerhouse. Her appointment follows a period away from the club, and she brings experience from previous roles in the sport.

Bernauer highlighted a clear Lücke between Wolfsburg and FC Bayern in the women’s game, noting that the Bavarian club currently enjoys a stronger position. She argued that narrowing this gap is essential for competitive balance.

Discussing the broader Umbruch in Frauenfußball, Bernauer said the sport is undergoing significant structural changes. These shifts, she believes, present both challenges and opportunities for clubs across the league.

Die Bundesliga, she argued, is not a mere Zulieferungs‑Liga for other competitions. Bernauer emphasized that strategic investment and talent development are key to securing the league’s Zukunft and long‑term growth.