Carina Wenninger: contract extended and new task at Austria Vienna!

Carina Wenninger: contract extended and new task at Austria Vienna!

In an exciting development for women's football in Austria, Carina Wenninger has extended her contract at Austria Vienna and at the same time takes on important strategic tasks. After the return of Lisa Makas, who withdraws from the football business at the end of the season, the 127-time international has agreed to take over the agendas in the field of strategic development of women's football. This happens hand in hand with trainer Stefan Keneese, who now holds the sporting management in a double function.

In the past season, Wenninger showed her strength on the pitch: she played 28 out of 29 possible games and scored three goals while she only received a yellow card. She was able to underpin her role as a regular and leadership figure. Kenesei emphasizes that the commitment of Wenninger is not only a strategic but also a significant personal decision for the association. "We want to continue the path chosen and develop further," said Keneesei. Together they want to give the fans joy 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 upper aus, but still has to fight with challenges. As New Zeit , the salaries for women's footballers are very low compared to their male colleagues. On average, footballers in Austria earn only 600 euros gross, while men earn over 8,000 euros. Many players do not work in the professional business and have to take additional jobs to make ends meet.

The history of women's football in Austria is not only characterized by success, but also by prejudices and challenges. In 2022, the Austrian women made it into 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 concern women. Even today, discrimination and sexism in sport can often be observed, which makes public relations and the development of it again and again.

a new way for Austria Vienna

With Carina Wenninger's new double role at Austria Vienna, an important step is taken towards more professional structures in women's football. Wenninger feels fit and has a great desire for football. It will actively take care of promoting the strategic development of women's football in 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 stones in the way. With the expertise and the commitment of personalities like Wenninger, however, women's football in Austria can face a promising future.