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1. FC Köln signs Kathy Hendrich from NWSL's Chicago Stars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

1. FC Köln signs Kathy Hendrich from NWSL's Chicago Stars

Summary

Kathy Hendrich has joined 1. FC Köln from the NWSL's Chicago Stars. The 34-year-old defender, who has played over 90 times for Germany, returns to German football ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Her signing marks the first time the club has acquired a current German A-national player. FC Köln seeks improvement after finishing seventh in the last Bundesliga season, while Chicago Stars are struggling at the bottom of the NWSL standings.

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•Hendrich joins 1. FC Köln after a season with Chicago Stars.
•She has won seven major trophies, including an Olympic gold medal.
•FC Köln aims to improve after a 7th place finish in Bundesliga.
•Chicago Stars currently sit bottom of the NWSL with four wins.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — 1. FC Köln manage coup signing as Kathy Hendrich joins from NWSL Chicago Stars

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Kathrin Hendrich has returned to German football as the 34-year-old joins Frauen Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln. The iconic defender, who has over 90 appearances for Germany, has signed from NWSL side Ch...
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