BVB prepares for PLIC title defense against English U21 teams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Borussia Dortmund's U23 squad is set to begin their title defense in the Premier League International Cup (PLIC) starting August 27 against Fulham FC. Sporting Director Thomas Broich expressed excitement for the tournament, highlighting their previous success as an indication of potential. The team, primarily made up of U23 players, will face all English opponents in Group C, including matches against Aston Villa, Leicester City, and Nottingham Forest. Dortmund's young players aim to gain valuable international experience during the group stage as they pursue advancing to the knockout rounds.
- •BVB won the PLIC title last season in their debut.
- •They face Fulham FC on August 27 in their group opener.
- •The squad consists mainly of U23 players due to U19 commitments.
- •Injuries exclude Beni Ngyombo, Felix Paschke, and Pharell Kegni.
- •Top two teams in each group advance to the quarter-finals.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Bravely embarking on the mission to defend the title! BVB Youth Team strikes again at the PLIC
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Boldly into the title defence! BVB youngsters go again in PLIC
"“In our very first year, we went straight in and won it. That was extraordinary. Now we’ll see how far we can go this time,” says Thomas Broich, Sporting Director of the academy, looking ahead t...
"“We competed for the first time – and won right away. That was extraordinary. Now we’ll see how far we can go this time,” says Thomas Broich, athletic director of the youth academy, looking ah...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:15 AMBravely embarking on the mission to defend the title! BVB Youth Team strikes again at the PLIC
“We competed for the first time – and won right away. That was extraordinary. Now we’ll see how far we can go this time,” says Thomas Broich, athletic director of the youth academy, looking ah...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:10 AMBoldly into the title defence! BVB youngsters go again in PLIC
“In our very first year, we went straight in and won it. That was extraordinary. Now we’ll see how far we can go this time,” says Thomas Broich, Sporting Director of the academy, looking ahead t...
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