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Frauen-Bundesliga season begins with FC Bayern as title favorites
The new season of the Frauen-Bundesliga begins with FC Bayern München as the overwhelming favorite. Following their recent Supercup victory against VfL Wolfsburg, all 14 league coaches identified Bayern as the primary title contender. The season kicks off with a high-profile match between Union Berlin and FC Bayern.
In media news, former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich has been appointed as a referee expert for Sky Sport and RTL starting in the 2026/27 season. Ittrich will provide analysis on controversial match scenes and VAR decisions.
In other football developments, Michel Aebischer has joined 1. FC Union Berlin from Pisa SC, and Dmytro Bogdanov has moved to Energie Cottbus on loan. In handball, Elvar Örn Jonsson is set to join Rhein-Neckar Löwen from SC Magdeburg in 2027, while the DHB-Supercup between SC Magdeburg and Füchse Berlin is scheduled for August 22.
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1. FC Union Berlin · 3. Liga · Babak Rafati · FC Bayern München · Felix Wagner · Frauen-Bundesliga · Füchse Berlin · Patrick Ittrich · SC Magdeburg · Sky Sport · VfL Wolfsburg