Talent sighting at the airship port: Turbine Potsdam is looking for female soccer players!

Talent sighting at the airship port: Turbine Potsdam is looking for female soccer players!

In Potsdam, November 3rd, 2025 was a very special day for all football-loving girls and women. The talent screening of the 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam was on the program at the airship port, where young players had the chance to demonstrate their skills. The aim of this event was to be accepted into the school and competitive sports association system of the club, which was able to successfully return to the Bundesliga in 2023 after being relegated from the top league.

The talent screening was aimed specifically at players who were not part of the previous network system and offered numerous test areas. Under the professional guidance of experienced trainers, the participants were able to demonstrate their athletic, technical and motor skills, as well as their endurance and agility - both with and without the ball. “The atmosphere was focused and motivating,” reported many of those present, who praised the talented girls’ high level of commitment and enthusiasm for playing.

A look at the club's history

The 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, whose roots go back to 1955, has a fascinating history behind it. While the male footballers of what was then VEB Energiebedarf Potsdam achieved moderate success, a group of committed female employees founded the women's football team on March 3, 1971 under the direction of Bernd Schröder, who happened to become a coach. The first game on May 25, 1971 ended with a clear 3-0 win against BSG Empor Tangermünde.

The women's team quickly experienced success and won the first district championship in 1972. Schröder continually looked for talented players from other sports and knew that commitment and passion were the key to success. In fact, many players back then struggled to get their own jerseys, such was their passion for football.

The talent screening at the airship port fits into the long tradition of Turbine Potsdam, which has always demonstrated a good knack for outstanding talent. From the first championships in the GDR to the European successes, the team has made a name for itself that is highly recognized far beyond the city limits.

The path to promoting young talent

Participation in this year's screening is only a first step on the way to targeted support. After the test results have been evaluated by the responsible trainers, it is clear: It will be analyzed in detail which talents have the potential to switch to competitive sports. For the 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam team, it is crucial to support young players at an early stage and prepare them for a career in competitive sports.

“We would like to thank all coaches, players and parents for their commitment and participation in this exciting event!” said a spokesman for the club, who underlined the high importance of this viewing. The talent screening offers an excellent opportunity to discover the club's future talent, which will have long-term significance both sportingly and for the community.

In this sense, the search for new players is a step towards strengthening the club's identity, which has been established over the decades. And who knows, perhaps the next generation of female footballers will soon be in the starting blocks to continue the tradition of success.