Overview

• Sarah Straube, Dresdner SC's captain and a national team player, announced her departure one day after the team's Bundesliga final loss to SSC Schwerin.
• Straube, who joined the club's academy at age 13, cited her desire for new challenges and growth in her decision to pursue opportunities abroad, with Italy reportedly a likely destination.
• Dresdner SC's season included a DVV-Pokal win in March, a semifinal upset over MTV Stuttgart, and a narrow 3-2 series loss in the Bundesliga final despite initially leading 2-0 in the decisive match.
• The team secured its first-ever Champions League berth for a Saxony women’s volleyball team, marking a significant milestone under coach Alexander Waibl's leadership.
• The club now faces offseason transitions, with Straube's departure signaling potential roster changes as they prepare for next season's European competition.