Pioneering Female Coach Sabrina Wittmann Fired at German Soccer Club Ingolstadt
The club said a change of direction was needed after three losses in four games left Ingolstadt 13th in the 20-team third division.
- On Thursday, FC Ingolstadt dismissed head coach Sabrina Wittmann after a rocky start to the season. The 35-year-old was the first female head coach in Germany's top three men's soccer divisions.
- Managing director for sport Harald Gärtner cited a need for "a change of direction" after recent results. Ingolstadt sits 13th in the 20-team third division following three losses in their last four games.
- Wittmann expressed disappointment, stating she "would have been very happy to continue" with the team. She leaves with "countless special memories," having earned a permanent role after serving as interim coach in 2024.
- Navigating scrutiny as a female coach, Wittmann prioritized "people management" as a strength during her tenure. Her departure follows the recent interim stint of Marie-Louise Eta at Union Berlin last season.
- Ingolstadt did not immediately name a replacement following the decision. Wittmann acknowledged the trust required to continue was "no longer there," leaving the club to reorganize its sporting leadership.
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