SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 gets off to a strong start: first test against 1. FC Köln!

SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 gets off to a strong start: first test against 1. FC Köln!

The 2025 football season has an exciting start for SV Bergisch Gladbach 09: On Sunday, July 6th, head coach Kevin Kruth will lead the first training session of the new season. The focus is on solid preparation to make the players fit for the challenges ahead.

A highlight in the first phase of preparation is the upcoming test match against Bundesliga newcomers 1. FC Köln, which will take place on Saturday, July 12th at 2 p.m. in the BELKAW Arena. It is interesting that this will also be the first game in his new role for the new Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok. Such duels are important not only for statistics, but also for improving team spirit and tactical understanding, as zone14 highlights.

The importance of preparation

Good preparation for the season can be crucial for success in amateur football. It requires great commitment from coaches and players. In addition to improving fitness, it is important that athletes also focus on proper nutrition and regeneration. After all, you shouldn't miss out on enjoying football while at the same time preparing optimally for the new season.

After the test match against FC Köln, Kruth's players receive an individual running plan for the following week. This shows that the coaches value tailor-made training sessions in order to best prepare each individual for the challenges of the season.

More test games in view

SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 has already set up a full schedule with further test games that should be exciting. Here is an overview of the next encounters:

• 23. Juli: VDV-Auswahl (A) um 19 Uhr in der Sportschule Hennef
• 27. Juli: SG Finnentrop (H) um 13 Uhr im Krüger Jugendsportpark
• 31. Juli: Rot-Weiss Ahrem (A) um 19:30 Uhr am Sportplatz Ahrem
• 3. August: Ratingen 04/19 (Ort folgt) um 15 Uhr
• 6. August: TSV Meerbusch (H) um 19:30 Uhr im Krüger Jugendsportpark
• 10. August: SSV JAN WELLEM (A) um 13 Uhr in der Centershop-Arena
• 13. August: TV Hoffnungsthal (H) um 19:30 Uhr im Krüger Jugendsportpark
• 16. August: Borussia Lindenthal-Hohenlind (A) Uhrzeit folgt

These test matches not only provide an important opportunity to test the newly formed team, but also to try out tactics and strengthen communication within the team. As soon as the preparation is complete, the first competitive game of the new season will take place on August 24th, which will be played in the first round of the Middle Rhine Cup.

The draw for the Middle Rhine Cup took place on July 4th at the Hennef Sports School, which further increases the anticipation for the team and fans.

The coming weeks promise to be exciting as SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 heads into the new season of football history full of vigor. It remains to be hoped that the team can lay the foundation for a successful season with a strong performance against Cologne.

To find out more about the preparations and developments at SV Bergisch Gladbach 09, you can find further information on media sports service and on the club's official website bergischgladbach09.de.