The Deutsche Fußball-Bund (DFB) have clarified the future management system of the Women’s set-up ahead of this summer’s World Cup, which takes place in Canada. The aim is to make the structure more professional. From September 2016 Silvia Neid will be part of the DFB’s scouting team for women’s football.
Steffi Jones, who currently holds a more administrative role, will replace Neid and becomes the head coach of the national side. U20 head coach Maren Meinert will continue her successful work with the youth sides.
Niersbach: "We’re ready for the future"
DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach said: "The new structure means that we’re ready for the future. We are bringing some of the most important figures in women’s football together and building a structure accordingly. Silvia Neid has achieved a lot in the industry and her experience will be crucial in her new role. Steffi Jones has been involved in the set-up for a number of years and knows the game well. We’re certain that she is the correct successor to Neid. The new structure shows that we are committed to women’s football.”
Silva Neid went on to say that: "My decision to move on to a new challenge at the end of my current contract was made a while ago. I’ve been in discussions with the DFB about a new role and am looking forward to taking it up. Steffi has our backing. We’ll all be working together closely as part of the new structure. It’s good that the future has already been planned as it means we can now fully concentrate on the World Cup in Canada. I am motivated for the future because we have big targets to achieve.”
DFB vice president Hannelore Ratzeburg added: "It’s an important step for the development of the women’s football and sends a signal to the rest of the world. It’s the perfect scenario: Silvia Neid, Ulrike Ballweg and Steffi Jones will work together to improve the sport in Germany. Steffi knows the game well and will bring a lot to the role.”
Jones: "Teamwork will be key"
DFB general secretary Helmut Sandrock explained: "The new set-up is ideal considering the fact that the DFB Academy will be up and running in the near future. Women’s football will benefit from the changes as it will be run in a more efficient manner.”
The Deutsche Fußball-Bund (DFB) have clarified the future management system of the Women’s set-up ahead of this summer’s World Cup, which takes place in Canada. The aim is to make the structure more professional. From September 2016 Silvia Neid will be part of the DFB’s scouting team for women’s football.
Steffi Jones, who currently holds a more administrative role, will replace Neid and becomes the head coach of the national side. U20 head coach Maren Meinert will continue her successful work with the youth sides.
Niersbach: "We’re ready for the future"
DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach said: "The new structure means that we’re ready for the future. We are bringing some of the most important figures in women’s football together and building a structure accordingly. Silvia Neid has achieved a lot in the industry and her experience will be crucial in her new role. Steffi Jones has been involved in the set-up for a number of years and knows the game well. We’re certain that she is the correct successor to Neid. The new structure shows that we are committed to women’s football.”
Silva Neid went on to say that: "My decision to move on to a new challenge at the end of my current contract was made a while ago. I’ve been in discussions with the DFB about a new role and am looking forward to taking it up. Steffi has our backing. We’ll all be working together closely as part of the new structure. It’s good that the future has already been planned as it means we can now fully concentrate on the World Cup in Canada. I am motivated for the future because we have big targets to achieve.”
DFB vice president Hannelore Ratzeburg added: "It’s an important step for the development of the women’s football and sends a signal to the rest of the world. It’s the perfect scenario: Silvia Neid, Ulrike Ballweg and Steffi Jones will work together to improve the sport in Germany. Steffi knows the game well and will bring a lot to the role.”
Jones: "Teamwork will be key"
DFB general secretary Helmut Sandrock explained: "The new set-up is ideal considering the fact that the DFB Academy will be up and running in the near future. Women’s football will benefit from the changes as it will be run in a more efficient manner.”
Steffi Jones said: "I’m delighted that the DFB have put their faith in me. I know that the role comes with a lot of responsibility and I am looking forward to it. Teamwork will be key. I will be working alongside Silvia Neid, Ulrike Ballweg and Maren Meinert in order to ensure that the game develops successfully.”
The team are currently preparing for the World Cup in Canada. They next take to the field on the 8th April in Fürth when they face Brazil (18:00 CEST). Preparation for the tournament begins in earnest on 18th May; the players will travel to Canada on 31st May. Their opening fixture in the competition is against the Ivory Coast (7th June, 22:00 CEST, Ottawa). They then face Norway (11th June, 22:00 CEST, Ottawa) and Thailand (15th June, 22:00 CEST, Winnipeg).
