Carina Wenninger: Contract extended and new role at Austria Vienna!

Carina Wenninger: Contract extended and new role at Austria Vienna!

In an exciting development for women's football in Austria, Carina Wenninger has signed Austria Vienna extended and at the same time takes on important strategic tasks. Following the return of Lisa Makas, who is retiring from football at the end of the season, the 127-time national player has agreed to take over the strategic development of women's football. This happens hand in hand with coach Stefan Kenesei, who now holds the sporting directorship in a dual role.

Last season, Wenninger showed her strength on the pitch: she played 28 of 29 possible games and scored three goals while only receiving one yellow card. She was able to convincingly underline her role as a regular player and leading figure. Kenesei emphasizes that the signing of Wenninger is not only a strategic but also an important personal decision for the club. “We want to continue on the path we have chosen and develop further,” said Kenesei. Together they want to bring joy to the fans and win a title in the medium term.

A look at the challenges in women's football

Women's football in Austria is on the rise, but still faces challenges. How New time reports, salaries for women footballers are very low compared to their male colleagues. On average, female soccer players in Austria only earn 600 euros gross, while men earn over 8,000 euros. Many players are not active in the professional business and have to take on additional jobs to make ends meet.

The history of women's football in Austria is not only characterized by successes, but also by prejudices and challenges. In 2022, the Austrian women made it to the quarter-finals of the European Championship, but the visibility of women's football remains low. Only 12% of sports reporting in Austrian print media concerns women. Even today, discrimination and sexism can often be observed in sport, which makes public relations work and its development more and more difficult.

A new path for Austria Vienna

Carina Wenninger's new dual role at Austria Vienna is an important step towards more professional structures in women's football. Wenninger feels fit and has a great desire to play football. She will actively work to advance the strategic development of women's football at the club. The club and its fans can be excited to see what the coming years will bring.

The Austrian women's football landscape is becoming increasingly interesting, even if there are still many obstacles in the way. However, with the expertise and commitment of personalities like Wenninger, women's football in Austria can have a promising future.