For the first time in Austria’s history, men’s and women’s teams will compete under one roof on the same evening. On Friday, the second division game of our Young Violets, which will meet SKN St. Pölten. This is followed by the power struggle of the purple women – also once morest series champion St. Pölten in the cup. The appointment is of course intentional and should be a strong, purple exclamation mark in favor of women’s football.
“Together we are Austria Vienna”
“The fact that the women are allowed to present themselves in the Generali Arena right following the Young Violets is a great sign,” enthuses the Violets coach Harald Suchard. “For me, that’s an absolutely positive signal, because every team is worth the same for us. The fact that women’s football has an immensely high priority at Austria Wien is very welcome. We’re not just fighting team and Young Violets. We are one big, united whole! women, academy & young people, Special VioletsAllstars, eSports – all together we are Austria Wien!“
Women’s trainers take the same line Stefan Genesisi: “In general, you can feel that the appreciation for women’s football within the club is incredibly high.” For the 37-year-old, who took up his post as coach during the winter break, the purple double is just confirmation of the path that Austria has taken. “A lot has changed since I’ve been here. For us as a coaching team, but also for the players, the match in front of our home crowd is something very special‘ Kenesei says happily.
