Köln

1. FC Koln Women compete in the Frauen-Bundesliga, representing one of Germany's best-known football brands in women's competition. The women's football department was founded on 1 July 2009 when FFC Brauweiler Pulheim dissolved and transferred its operations to 1. FC Koln. The predecessor club the historic Grün-Weiß Brauweiler women's team (pre-2000) itself was established in 2000 from the women's section of SV Grun-Weiss Brauweiler, which had historical success including a German championship and three DFB-Pokal titles. Koln Women play their home matches at the Sudstadion in Cologne, a venue with a capacity of 11,748 spectators. The 1. FC Koln Women roster for 2025-26 features Sandra Jessen among the leading scorers, with the squad competing to maintain their Frauen-Bundesliga status. The team earned promotion to the top flight in 2015 and has experienced both relegation and re-promotion, demonstrating resilience in maintaining its competitive presence. Backed by the infrastructure and fanbase of one of Germany's most traditional football clubs, 1. FC Koln Women benefit from strong institutional support as they continue to build their program. Check the 1. FC Koln Women schedule for upcoming Frauen-Bundesliga fixtures, or view the full squad for the 2025-26 season.