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Marco Reus Joins Baller League as Team Manager

The appointment complements his LA Galaxy contract through 2026, with no matchday presence required, with season timing yet to be set, the team name unannounced.

Overview

  • AFP and dpa report that the 36-year-old former Germany international will lead a team in the fourth edition of the indoor small‑sided competition.
  • Reus called the Baller League a modern project that reaches younger fans and described the role as a perfect complement to professional football.
  • The position does not require attendance on match days, according to the league’s description reported by AFP.
  • Time and location for the upcoming season have not been set, and the name of Reus’s team has not been disclosed.
  • Reus plays for LA Galaxy in MLS under a deal running through the end of 2026, and past Baller League team managers have included Lukas Podolski, Christoph Kramer, Max Kruse and Kevin‑Prince Boateng.