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4w ago

Stephan Lerch Returns as VfL Wolfsburg Frauen Head Coach on Long-Term Deal

Lerch, who led Wolfsburg to multiple titles during his first tenure, will succeed Tommy Stroot starting next season under a contract running through 2027.

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Overview

  • Stephan Lerch has been officially appointed as head coach of VfL Wolfsburg Frauen, beginning next season, with a contract extending through 2027.
  • Lerch previously coached Wolfsburg from 2017 to 2021, securing three Bundesliga titles, four DFB-Pokal victories, and two Champions League final appearances.
  • He will replace Tommy Stroot, who resigned as head coach in early April, citing diminished energy and unmet expectations.
  • Sabrina Eckhoff, the team’s assistant coach, has been leading the squad on an interim basis since Stroot's departure.
  • Wolfsburg currently holds second place in the Frauen-Bundesliga, securing direct qualification for next season's Champions League.