General meeting of the 1st FFC Turbine Potsdam: Get active now!

General meeting of the 1st FFC Turbine Potsdam: Get active now!

There is exciting news from Potsdam! The 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 71 e.V. invites its members to an important general meeting on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kongresshotel Potsdam, Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam. At this meeting there are important topics on the agenda that affect both the sporting and economic situation of the club.

Events of this kind are important not only for the club members, but also for the sporting community as a whole. The agenda for the meeting includes, among other things, the confirmation of the agenda, the election of the meeting chair and various reports that provide an insight into the past year. Members also have the opportunity to submit written requests up to seven days before the meeting. Anyone interested in changing the statutes should hurry: the deadline is 14 days before the meeting.

A piece of history in women's football

The club was founded on April 1, 1999 and is the successor organization to the women's soccer team BSG Turbine Potsdam, which was founded in 1971. Since then he has 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam have an impressive track record. This includes not only two European Cup victories, but also six all-German championships and a long tradition in women's football.

The club colors blue and white not only shimmer in the Karl Liebknecht Stadium, where the team plays, but also in the hearts of fans and supporters. Who would have thought that the early years of women's football in Germany were so turbulent? A lot has happened since the DFB was banned in the 1950s to the present day. The development towards recognized leagues and championship achievements is remarkable and shows how committed women are to fighting for their place in football.

The current status and outlook

1. FFC Turbine Potsdam is currently playing in the 2nd Bundesliga, having been promoted in 2024 after being relegated in 2023. President Karsten Ritter-Lang and coach Kurt Russ are at the helm of a club that not only relies on tradition, but also looks forward. With around 350 members and a number of fan clubs, including the “Turbine-Adler” and “Turbinefans e.V.”, the community is strong and supports the team through thick and thin.

But the club faces challenges. The sporting and economic situation will be discussed in detail in the meeting, and new elections for leadership positions will be discussed. This course could mean a turnaround for the club's future and show how the successes from the beginnings of women's football, as initiated by Lotte Specht in 1930 with the founding of the first German women's football club, can be revived.

This much is certain: the general meeting will be a good place to exchange ideas and determine the direction of the association. Whether it's sporting success or the promotion of women's football, the members of Turbine Potsdam have a lot up their sleeves to write the next chapters in this fascinating story of emancipation in sport.