Moritz Polte joins SV Waldhof Mannheim

The 18‑year‑old centre‑back Moritz Polte, who made 39 Regionalliga appearances and scored two goals for BFC Dynamo, has signed with SV Waldhof Mannheim. The Berlin‑grown defender, previously in Union Berlin’s youth system, will now play in the 3. Liga for the club.

Werder Bremen’s women’s team opened their season with an intensive public training session, introducing a dozen new signings from Belgium, Poland, Austria, Japan and other countries, while saying farewell to long‑time striker Larissa Mühlhaus. Coach Friederike “Fritzy” Kromp highlighted the mix of experience and youth in the revamped squad.

SV Waldhof Mannheim released its full 2026/27 3. Liga schedule as a downloadable PDF. The season opens on 7 August against Fortuna Düsseldorf, with a highlighted DFB‑Pokal derby against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 21 August.

VfB Stuttgart staged community events in Schwäbisch Hall and Metzingen on 11‑12 July, offering football‑related activities, a junior Bundesliga cup, and appearances by club mascot Fritzle and player Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Hansa Rostock’s 3. Liga calendar shows an opening away match at TSG Hoffenheim, a home debut against SV Waldhof Mannheim on 14‑16 August, and a long away trip to 1. FC Saarbrücken, followed by a derby with Rot‑Weiss Essen later in the season.