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Borussia Dortmund women aim for promotion after signing Zinsberger and Popp

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:41 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Borussia Dortmund women aim for promotion after signing Zinsberger and Popp

Summary

While training in Austria, the Borussia Dortmund women's team plots its strategy for promotion to the 2. Bundesliga this summer. Last season, the team narrowly missed a playoff spot, finishing just two points off the top despite an impressive goal difference of +101. In response, Dortmund has signed notable players, including Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp, to strengthen the squad. The club is looking to avoid a repeat near-miss as they aim to elevate their standings.

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Key Details

•Borussia Dortmund's women finished two points shy of 2. Bundesliga playoffs last season.
•The team has signed Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp for the upcoming season.
•Dortmund achieved a goal difference of +101 last season.
•The club is currently in Austria for pre-season training.

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Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp have made surprise moves to third-tier club looking to join elite Located in Austria during a pre-season training camp, the Borussia Dortmund women’s team, squad as well as staff, are plotting how to reach the 2. Bundesliga after missing out on promotion during their rapid rise last season. Dortmund finished two points off the top and a place in the regional playoffs despite a goal difference of +101, and the club have wasted no time in signing big names to make sure there is no such near-miss this time around. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Rich Laverty

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