Ducksch double salvages draw for Bremen at Gladbach
March 17, 2023 GMTMÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Two goals from Marvin Ducksch salvaged a draw for Werder Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Friday and punished Gladbach for wasteful shooting.
MATCHDAY: Newcastle at Forest, Gladbach eyes landmark win
March 16, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
ENGLAND
Newcastle will look to move a point off the Premier League's top four when it visits relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
‘Super guy’ Füllkrug drives Germany forward at World Cup
November 28, 2022 GMTAL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Niclas Füllkrug was scoring goals in Germany’s second division one year ago.
Now he’s scoring at the World Cup.
“That’s exactly what he’s there for,” teammate Thomas Müller said after Füllkrug's late goal rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Spain in Group E on Sunday.
Senegal star Sadio Mané out of World Cup after operation
November 17, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Senegal star Sadio Mané has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing surgery for his leg injury, Bayern Munich and the Senegalese soccer federation said Thursday.
Bayern said the 30-year-old Mané had an operation in Innsbruck, Austria late Thursday to reattach a tendon to the head of his right fibula bone, treating an injury he sustained playing for Bayern in a German league game against Werder Bremen on Nov.
Füllkrug’s patience rewarded with Germany World Cup spot
November 15, 2022 GMTNiclas Füllkrug took the scenic route before earning his first call-up for Germany on the eve of the World Cup.
At the age of 29, the Werder Bremen forward may have thought the day would never come after years of being overlooked for the senior team following his last appearance for Germany’s Under-20s in 2014.
Germany taking Moukoko, 17, to World Cup; Reus misses out
November 10, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Germany is taking 17-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to the World Cup but Borussia Dortmund teammates Marco Reus and Mats Hummels have missed out.
Sadio Mané off injured for Bayern ahead of World Cup
November 8, 2022 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Senegal forward Sadio Mané went off injured while playing for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, with 13 days until his national team plays its first World Cup game.
Mané was replaced by Leroy Sané in the 20th minute after seeming to indicate a problem around his right knee.
Mané’s injury overshadows 6-1 win for Bayern Munich
November 8, 2022 GMTMUNICH (AP) — An apparent injury for Sadio Mané ahead of the World Cup overshadowed Serge Gnabry's hat trick in a 6-1 win for Bayern Munich over Werder Bremen on Tuesday in the Bundesliga.
Mané contributed to Bayern's first goal when his shot was blocked into the path of teammate Jamal Musiala to score, but the Senegal forward's evening didn't last much longer.
Bayern to rest Thomas Müller to boost World Cup chances
November 7, 2022 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Germany faces more injury concerns ahead of the World Cup with Bayern Munich set to rest Thomas Müller and Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus having more issues with his ankle.
Various injuries and illnesses have restricted Müller to only two substitute appearances since the start of last month.
Füllkrug, Khedira some German surprises hoping for World Cup
November 3, 2022 GMTDÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Some players are certain to be in Germany's squad for the World Cup in Qatar. Only injuries could keep out the likes of Bayern Munich teammates Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sané and Joshua Kimmich.
Füllkrug heads Werder Bremen to win over Hertha Berlin
October 28, 2022 GMTBREMEN, Germany (AP) — Niclas Füllkrug went atop the Bundesliga’s scoring chart by heading in a late winner to give Werder Bremen a 1-0 victory over Hertha Berlin on Friday and propel his promoted team into the top half of the table.
MATCHDAY: Werder hosts Hertha, Lens looks to close in on PSG
October 27, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
GERMANY
Werder Bremen hosts Hertha Berlin in a meeting of two teams seeking mid-table sanctuary from the threat of relegation. Bremen's first season back in the Bundesliga after promotion started well and the team has pulled away steadily from the relegation battle, now sitting in 11th, but a run of three defeats in the league and cup has raised concerns.
Report: Moukoko, 17, in Germany’s preliminary WCup squad
October 25, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s 17-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has reportedly been included in Germany’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.
Füllkrug scores late penalty for Bremen to beat Hoffenheim
October 7, 2022 GMTSINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga top-scorer Niclas Füllkrug converted a much-disputed late penalty to give Werder Bremen a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim on Friday.
Füllkrug scored from the spot in the 88th minute to take his league-leading tally to eight from nine games and give promoted Bremen its second consecutive win.
MATCHDAY: Lyon coach under pressure, Osasuna hosts Valencia
October 6, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Osasuna hosts Valencia aiming for another win that would lift it into the top four spots in the Spanish league. Osasuna has emerged as the surprise of the season so far in Spain.
Augsburg keeper preserves 1-0 win at Bremen amid late drama
September 9, 2022 GMTBREMEN, Germany (AP) — Augsburg goalkeeper Rafał Gikiewicz saved an injury-time penalty and infuriated Werder Bremen fans by preserving his team’s 1-0 win in the Bundesliga on Friday.
The game ended with a threat of violence from Bremen fans who stormed from the stand to the advertising hoarding behind Gikiewicz’s goal after he put his finger to his lips and gestured in their direction following his save of Marvin Ducksch’s penalty in the fourth minute of injury time.
MATCHDAY: Werder Bremen, Lens and Valladolid in action
September 8, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
GERMANY
Promoted Werder Bremen hopes to keep its good start to the Bundesliga going against visiting Augsburg, which has struggled so far.
MATCHDAY: Dortmund hosts Hoffenheim; Cádiz visits Celta
September 1, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
GERMANY
Borussia Dortmund hosts Hoffenheim to get the Bundesliga’s fifth round underway. Dortmund edged Hertha Berlin 1-0 last weekend but it was a nervy finale and Edin Terzić’s team was clearly still feeling the effects of its late collapse to Werder Bremen the week before, when it conceded a record three goals after the 88th minute to lose 3-2.
Dortmund searching for answers after late collapse to Bremen
August 22, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund had hoped late collapses and questions about the team’s mentality were a thing of the past.
Coach Edin Terzić was the first at the club to oversee nine Bundesliga wins in a row during his first stint in charge.
Dortmund stunned at home with 3-goal comeback from Bremen
August 20, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund conceded a record three goals from the 89th minute to lose 3-2 to Werder Bremen on Saturday, ending its winning start to the Bundesliga.
Dortmund was 2-0 up and on course for its third win from three league games.
Bayern and Dortmund already setting the pace in Bundesliga
August 18, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich has made such an impressive start to the season that few if any expect Borussia Dortmund or any other challenger to be able to keep up.
The two rivals are the only teams remaining with 100% records after two games of the Bundesliga, where they already occupy the places they had at the end of last season – first and second.
Pefok scores on Union Berlin debut, Frankfurt wins in cup
August 1, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — United States forward Jordan Pefok scored on his debut for Union Berlin to help the team reach the second round of the German Cup with an edgy 2-1 win over fourth-tier Chemnitzer FC on Monday.
MATCHDAY: Frankfurt, Union Berlin face tricky cup games
July 31, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:
GERMANY
Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin face potentially tricky opening games in the German Cup. Frankfurt, the Europa League winner last season, plays at second-division Magdeburg.
Bremen joins Schalke back in Bundesliga; playoff for Hamburg
May 15, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Werder Bremen secured promotion back to the Bundesliga along with Schalke thanks to a 2-0 win over Jahn Regensburg in Germany’s second division on Sunday.
Hamburger SV came from behind to beat Hansa Rostock 3-2 away to clinch a two-leg playoff against Hertha Berlin on May 19 and 23 to see which club plays in the Bundesliga next season.
Josh Sargent’s season with Norwich over due to ankle injury
May 7, 2022 GMTJosh Sargent's first season with Norwich is over due to an ankle injury.
The 22-year-old forward from O’Fallon, Missouri, will miss the Canaries' final four games. He had returned for the April 30 match at Aston Villa when he entered in the 67th minute but was forced off by the injury in the 81st.
Hertha Berlin hires Magath in bid to avoid relegation
March 13, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin turned to Felix Magath after firing Tayfun Korkut as coach in a desperate attempt to stave off a humiliating Bundesliga relegation for the ambitious club.
Hertha announced Magath's hiring late Sunday, saying the 68-year-old former coach of Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, Schalke, Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen and Fulham had agreed to take charge of the team until the end of the season.
Ajax settles with family of stricken midfielder Nouri
February 21, 2022 GMTAMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax Amsterdam has reached a financial settlement with the family of talented midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a preseason friendly in 2017.
German soccer coaches banned for using fake vaccine passes
January 26, 2022 GMTFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Two German soccer coaches have been suspended from working in the sport after it was ruled Wednesday they used fake coronavirus vaccination records.
A disciplinary panel at the German soccer federation ruled former Werder Bremen head coach Markus Anfang and his assistant Florian Junge had obtained fake passes last year identifying them as being fully vaccinated.
Sargent scores twice as Norwich beats Watford 3-0 in EPL
January 21, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — American forward Josh Sargent scored his first two Premier League goals Friday to help lift Norwich out of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win over 10-man Watford.
The 21-year-old Sargent had not found the net in 18 previous games in the English top flight since his offseason move from Werder Bremen until his improvised backheel flick broke the deadlock in the 51st minute.
Bremen coach quits over claims of fake vaccine certificate
November 20, 2021 GMTBREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen coach Markus Anfang and his assistant quit the club on Saturday over investigations into whether they used fake certificates of vaccination against the coronavirus.
Werder Bremen coach accused of using fake vaccine document
November 19, 2021 GMTBREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen says its coach Markus Anfang is under investigation by German authorities for allegedly using a fake certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus.
The second-division German soccer club said late Thursday that it was made aware of the allegation that evening and that Anfang denied wrongdoing.
Wolfsburg hires former Werder Bremen coach Florian Kohfeldt
October 26, 2021 GMTWOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg appointed former Werder Bremen coach Florian Kohfeldt to take over the team on Tuesday following Mark van Bommel’s dismissal.
The Volkswagen-backed club said the 39-year-old Kohfeldt was getting a contract through 2023 and would start coaching the team on Thursday.
Adams, Sargent given complicated World Cup qualifying travel
July 7, 2021 GMTThe compacted World Cup qualifying schedule got even more complicated for the United States with the release Wednesday of the television schedule for the early weeks of the German soccer season.
RB Leipzig's Bundesliga match at Wolfsburg was pushed back a day to Sunday, Aug.
Bayern Munich wins women’s Bundesliga, ends Wolfburg’s reign
June 6, 2021 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Linda Dallmann scored twice to help Bayern Munich clinch the women’s Bundesliga title with a 4-0 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
An own-goal from Laura Störzel and a last-minute goal from Lea Schüller — set up by Simone Laudehr in her final game before retirement — ensured Bayern finished the season with 61 points.
Lewandowski scores in last minute to break Bundesliga record
May 22, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski left it to the last minute of the last game before breaking the Bundesliga record with his 41st goal of the season on Saturday.
Lewandowski missed a host of chances before he finally struck in the 90th minute of Bayern's 5-2 win over Augsburg in the final round of the German league.
Bremen fires coach, reappoints old coach to clinch survival
May 16, 2021 GMTBREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen has fired Florian Kohfeldt as coach and reappointed Thomas Schaaf in his place in a last-ditch effort to avoid Bundesliga relegation.
Bremen, which dropped into the demotion zone Saturday with a loss at Augsburg, said Sunday that the 60-year-old Schaaf is returning for its final Bundesliga game against Borussia Mönchengladbach and two potential relegation playoff games.
Lewandowski ties Bundesliga goal record; Hertha finally safe
May 15, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski equaled the Bundesliga record of 40 goals in a season and Augsburg, Mainz and Hertha Berlin all clinched survival in the penultimate round on Saturday.
Hertha beats Freiburg to leave Bundesliga relegation zone
May 6, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin climbed out of the Bundesliga’s relegation zone on Thursday with a 3-0 win over visiting Freiburg in its second game following a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
Krzysztof Piatek and Peter Pekarik’s first-half goals and a late strike from Nemanja Radonjic were enough for Hertha to move ahead of Werder Bremen and Arminia Bielefeld on goal difference having played a game less...
Leipzig beats Bremen 2-1 late to reach German Cup final
April 30, 2021 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Leipzig substitute Emil Forsberg scored in injury time of extra time to send his team into the final of the German Cup after beating Werder Bremen 2-1 on Friday...
Wright gets 1st goal, 8th American to score in Bundesliga
December 19, 2018 GMTHaji Wright became the second young American in less than two weeks to score his first Bundesliga goal.
The 20-year-old forward from Los Angeles scored in first-half stoppage time with the help of fellow American Weston McKennie, Schalke's only goal of the night in a 2-1 loss to visiting Bayer Levekusen on Wednesday.